Dear Friend,
Scottish Trans Justice Conference - register online now
We are pleased to invite you to our unique conference exploring how to improve transgender equality across the Scottish justice system. It is open to public, private and voluntary sector employees as well as to trans people and their families, friends and allies. It is FREE to attend and travel expenses are available for trans people on low incomes.
Come and share your views, experiences and ideas through interactive consultation workshops. Ask questions and make comments during a panel debate involving key policy managers.
You will be able to chose to attend any three workshops from the following selection:
Workshop A = Addressing Sex by Fraud Prosecution Concerns
Facilitated by Catriona Dalrymple, Head of Policy, COPFS
Workshop B = Trans People in Custody - New Policy & Training Film
Faciliated by Vince Fletcher, Equality Manager, Scottish Prison Service
Workshop C = Challenging Discrimination in Provision of Services
Faciliated by Claudia Bennett, Solicitor, EHRC Scotland
Workshop D = Challenging Employment Discrimination
Faciliated by Susan Walker, Deputy President, Employment Tribunals (Scotland)
Workshop E = Reporting Transphobic Hate Crimes
Facilitated by Simon Daley, National Diversity Unit, Police Scotland
Conference Agenda
10:00 - 10:20 = Arrival & Coffee
10:20 - 10:25 = Welcome by James Morton, Scottish Transgender Alliance
10:25 - 10:45 = Keynote Speech by the Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland QC
10:45 - 11:45 = Workshop Session 1
11:45 - 12:00 = Coffee Break
12:00 - 13:00 = Workshop Session 2
13:00 - 14:00 = Buffet Lunch
14:00 - 15:00 = Workshop Session 3
15:00 - 15:15 = Coffee Break
15:15 - 16:15 = Panel Discussion
Catriona Dalrymple, Head of Policy, COPFS
Nathan Gale, Development Officer, Scottish Transgender Alliance
Superintendent Gavin Phillip, Police Scotland
Shona Simon, President, Employment Tribunals (Scotland)
16:15 - 16:30 = Evaluation & Close
As places are limited, you must register in advance at http://scottishtransjustice.eventbrite.co.uk
We look forward to seeing you!
Yours for equality,
James Morton
Scottish Transgender Alliance Manager
Office: 0131 467 6039
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