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Event Date(s): December 11, 2023
| Time: 17.00
Event Type: In Person
Event Venue: The Black Box, 18-22 Hill St, Belfast BT1 2LA
Join The PILS Project for a unique storytelling experience to mark International Human Rights Day.
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LAUNCH: Public Interest Litigation Toolkit
Event Date(s): November 22, 2023
| Time: 10.00
Event Type: In Person
Event Venue: 2 Royal Ave
Get ready for an exclusive sneak peek into the Public Interest Litigation Toolkit, happening in person on 22 November 2023.
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BLOG: The importance of defending our human rights infrastructure
To mark UK Pro Bono Week 2023, The PILS Project’s team are sharing our reflections on 3 key topics: climate...
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The PIL Toolkit demystifies the process of engaging in public interest litigation for human rights NGOs.
An Introduction to Public Interest Litigation
04/10/2023
Litigation is simply the process of taking legal action before the courts, or another judicial decision-maker. There isn't a single globally agreed upon definition of Public Interest Litigation. Learn about how PILS defines public interest litigation and how to identify a public interest element in an issue that your organisation...
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Pre-Litigation Considerations
04/10/2023
This section of the Toolkit outlines the questions that your organisation should ask itself before bringing any kind of legal action. Your answers to these questions will help you determine whether your organisation is prepared and equipped to pursue litigation.
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Engaging with an Ombudsman
04/10/2023
An ombudsman is an independent, impartial, and free service that investigates and resolves complaints against particular public bodies or organisations. Many organisations have a specific ombudsman appointed to look into complaints. Could engaging with an ombudsman be appropriate for your organisation or service user?
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