The LCCSA is hosting an essential training session on Thursday 19^th June - Challenges from the Magistrates’ Courts: Case Stated, Judicial Review, Appeals to the Crown Court, Applications to the CCRC, and Funding Such Challenges.

The session will be presented by Greg Stewart, Partner and Senior Solicitor at GT Stewart and Philip Rule KC from No5 Chambers, offering expert insight into the routes available when contesting decisions from the Magistrates’ Courts, including timely guidance on funding issues and a key discussion on proposed reforms by the Law Commission. This training session is essential for Solicitors navigating appellate routes and funding mechanisms.

Date: Thursday 19^th June 2025 Time: 18:00 – 19:30 (followed by refreshments) Venue: APPEAL, 6th Floor, Lion House 72-75 Red Lion Street London WC1R 4NA

Programme:

17:45 – 18:00 – Registration & Welcome 18:00 – 18:05 – Introduction from Chair 18:05 – 19:05 – Challenges from the Magistrates' Courts – Philip Rule KC 19:05 – 19:20 – Funding Issues – Greg Stewart 19:20 – 19:30 – Discussion, including the Law Commission's proposal to abolish the case stated procedure (consultation deadline: 27 June) 19:30 – 20:30 – Refreshments & Networking at APPEAL

To register your place, please email Sara Boxer at admin@lccsa.org.uk.