Summary
Women in Refugee Law (WiRL) and Immigration Law Practitioner’s Association (ILPA) jointly organised a legal training session for UK-based asylum and immigration practitioners with a particular interest in gender-based claims for asylum.
Legal Training: How to Effectively Prepare Gender-based Violence Asylum Claims
This intermediate training session provided a holistic view of how to effectively prepare complex gender-based violence asylum claims. The trainers addressed the main obstacles that women at risk of gender-based violence face in being recognised as refugees in the UK. More specifically, the new standard of proof was examined together with guidance and tips on which evidence to include and how to prepare it. The new definition of Particular Social Group was examined and internal relocation in gender-based asylum claims also covered. The session included case studies and allowed time for Q&As.
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GABRIELLA BETTIGA (CHAIR)
A legal professional with over 20 years of experience, founding Director of MGBe Legal, member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee, Trustee of ILPA and Steering Group member of WiRL.
PRIYA SOLANKI (TRAINER)
An experienced practitioner in all areas of immigration, asylum and nationality law. Ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as a leading junior. With a particular interest in and experience of cases involving gender violence, mental health issues and vulnerable clients.
NATH GBIKPI (TRAINER)
A solicitor with over a decade’s experience in immigration, asylum and British nationality law. With particular expertise with applications based on domestic abuse; applications based on family and private life; fresh claims and asylum claims on the basis of sexual identity.
