The Bar of Ireland Annual Conference 2016

TRIAL BY MEDIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

LYRATH HOTEL, KILKENNY n APRIL 8-9, 2016 6 CPD POINTS

PROGRAMME

TRIAL BY MEDIA The Bar of Ireland Conference 2016 will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 8-9, in Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny.

This year’s conference offers an outstanding line-up of expert speakers on the topical theme of ‘Trial by Media’, and combined with a busy social programme and kids’ club it promises to be a most informative and enjoyable weekend for all members of The Bar of Ireland and our families. I look forward to welcoming you to Kilkenny.

Chairman, Council of The Bar of Ireland, Mr David Barniville SC

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016

OPENING RECEPTION

6.30PM – 8.30PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016

MAIN PROGRAMME

8.30AM

REGISTRATION

9:15AM – 9:30AM

CONFERENCE OPENING ADDRESS

9.15AM – 4.00PM

Chairman, Council of The Bar of Ireland, Mr David Barniville SC

SESSION 1: MEDIA IN THE COURTROOM

10.30AM – 11.00AM

9:30AM – 1:00PM

Media – the agenda and

Chair TBC

subtext of trial reporting

9.30AM – 10.00AM

Michael O’Higgins SC, barrister

The view from the press bench

and author

Joshua Rozenberg QC is Britain's bestknown commentator on the law, and currently presents BBC Radio 4’s Law in

11.00AM – 11.15AM

Discussion

11.15AM – 11.45AM

Coffee break

Action programme. He is a qualified solicitor and was the first journalist to be appointed an honorary QC.

11.45AM – 12.15PM 10.00AM – 10.30AM

The Trials of Oscar Pistorius

Cameras in court – why not?

John Carlin is an award-winning

Gordon Jackson QC, Vice Dean,

journalist and the best-selling author of

Faculty of Advocates, Scotland

Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation, inspiration for the Oscar-nominated film Invictus, and Chase your Shadow, The Trials of Oscar Pistorius.

BOOKING FORM 12.15PM – 12.45PM

APRIL 8-9, 2016 LYRATH ESTATE HOTEL, KILKENNY

Trials of the media?

Coverage of court proceedings: a case for the defence

PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS Name: __________________________________________________________

Dearbhail McDonald, Legal Affairs Editor and Associate Editor,

Law Library Number:

Irish Independent Email: __________________________________________________________

12.45PM – 1.15PM

Court reporting on a small island Colm Keena, Legal Affairs

Phone: _________________________________________________________

CONFERENCE PAYMENT (to include opening reception, conference, lunch, gala drinks reception and dinner)

Correspondent, The Irish Times Please tick appropriate box(es)

1.15PM – 1.30PM

Discussion

¤95 Years 1-7 ¤175 Years 8+

1.30PM – 2.40PM

Lunch

¤250 Senior counsel ¤100 Accompanying guest (opening reception, gala drinks and dinner only)

SESSION 2: MISCARRIAGES OF JUSTICE –

Please indicate which events you will attend

THE ROLE OF LAWYERS AND THE MEDIA

Coach transfer from Lyrath Hotel to Kilkenny Castle

2.45PM – 4.00PM

Friday opening reception, Kilkenny Castle (maximum 200 delegates) Saturday Conference sessions (including lunch), Lyrath Estate

Chair TBC

Saturday gala drinks and dinner, Lyrath Estate Kids’ Club – age five upwards

2.45PM – 3.15PM

Friday evening supervised movie night (¤3 – pay directly to hotel)

Guilty of murder, innocent of the death penalty?

Evolving standards of decency and the influence of public discourse on the justice system and decision makers Cristi Charpentier, US Criminal Defence Attorney,

Saturday Kids’ Club (including lunch; ¤25 – pay directly to hotel) Saturday evening supervised movie night (¤3 – pay directly to hotel) Additional evening babysitting service available, bookable directly with hotel

Bill to my Law Library Services Account Cheque enclosed

3.15PM – 3.30PM Seán Guerin SC Expiry date

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CVV number

Amount to be charged _____________________________________________ Signature _______________________________________________________

3.30PM – 3.45PM Shane Murphy SC

Please return completed form to: Rose Fisher

3.45PM – 4.00PM

Discussion

The Bar of Ireland, Distillery Building 145-151 Church Street, Dublin D07 WDX8 rfisher@lawlibrary.ie

ACCOMMODATION Main conference hotel 5* Lyrath Estate Hotel Paulstown Road, Kilkenny Direct Dial: 056-770 5852 Web: www.lyrath.com

SOCIAL PROGRAMME Opening reception Friday, April 8

Parade tower, Kilkenny Castle

6.30PM – 8.30PM (maximum 200 delegates)

Short social history tour of the Castle followed by wine and canapé reception hosted by Chairman, Council of The Bar of Ireland, Mr David Barniville SC, at the Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle.

Please quote “Bar of Ireland Conference” to avail of conference rates: €145* BB €165* BB

single occupancy double/twin occupancy

Coach transfers to the opening reception A shuttle service has been organised to transport delegates from Lyrath Estate Hotel to Kilkenny Castle for the opening reception, departing at 6.15PM and 6.30PM.

* Room rates held until March 4, 2016, and available on a first come, first served basis

Pre-gala dinner drinks reception Lyrath Estate Hotel Saturday, April 9

7.00PM – 8.00PM

Alternative accommodation near Lyrath Estate Hotel Lawcus Farm Guest House B&B, Stoneyford, Kilkenny 056-780 7323 Newlands Lodge B&B, Kells Rd, Newlands, Kilkenny 056-772 9862

Reception held in the beautiful drawing rooms of the 17th century house in Lyrath Estate

Gala dinner

Lyrath Estate Hotel

Saturday, April 9 Pembroke Hotel, 11 Patrick St, Kilkenny 056-778 3500 Newpark Hotel, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny 056-776 0500

8.00PM

McCurdy Suite Four-course meal and fine wine followed by DJ. Dress code – business suit

Hotel Kilkenny, College Road, Kilkenny, Ireland 056-776 2000

SUPERVISED KIDS’ CLUB (AGE FIVE UPWARDS*)

LYRATH ESTATE HOTEL Saturday April 9 7.00PM-10.00PM Kids’ movie night: €3 per child – payable directly to the hotel

Saturday April 9 9.30AM-4.30PM Full day of activities including lunch (arts and crafts, cookie decorating, face painting, etc.) €25 per child – payable directly to the hotel

Additional babysitting services available – book directly with hotel *Children under five are welcome to participate in the kids’ club activities but must be accompanied by an adult.

Distillery Building 145-151 Church Street Dublin 7 D07 WDX8 Tel: +353 (0)1 817 5000 Fax: +353 (0)1 817 5150 www.lawlibrary.ie

Thinkmedia.ie

Friday April 8 6.30PM-9.30PM Kids’ movie night: €3 per child – payable directly to the hotel