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Winter of Our Discontent: let the right not prevail
February 26, 2011
Moving Forward after the G20: Mass Movement Defence Debrief
The massive violations of civil and human rights by police and security during the G20 represents not a simple misstep in the handling of large-scale protests, but instead, the most obvious and recent example of a long tradition of targeted police and state interference against progressive activists and critics of government. The LUO's Movement Defence Committee provided direct legal support for activists leading up to, during, and after the week of protest against the G20. This session will draw on those experiences to kick-start a discussion of ways we can strengthen our capacity and commitment as legal workers to defending - and promoting - social justice movements. Join us for pizza lunch and collaborative discussion.
Cruel and Unusual Treatment: Prisons for Women in Canada
• Moderator: Jackie Esmonde (Income Security Advocacy Centre)
• Kim Pate (Executive Director of Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies)
• Julian Falconer (Falconer Charney LLP)
• Rai Reece (Women's Prison Program Director at the Prisoners' HIV/AIDS Support Action Network (PASAN))
• Debra Parkes (University of Manitoba)
Cost of Admission:
• Students and Community Members: PWYC (suggested donation $20 for the day, $5 per session)
• Professionals: $60 for the day, $20 per session
• Lawyers/Paralegals using the conference for CPD: $100 for the day, $30 per session
*Childcare is provided. Please let us know if you require ASL.
Time: 8:00 am
Venue: Hart House - University of Toronto
Location: 7 Hart House Circle Toronto, ON
For information contact: law.union.of.ontario@gmail.com
Categories: Human Rights, Law, Legal
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