We are an international organisation which aims to represent defence lawyers practising in extradition by creating best working practices; sharing information across jurisdictions; proactively pursuing improvements in procedure; responding to government consultations on legislation, practice and procedure.
We are based in London but welcome lawyers practising in the field of extradition from all jurisdictions.
The objectives of DELF include advancing its members’ education and training in all matters relating to their practice as defence extradition lawyers and encouraging social interaction amongst members.
Annual Conference Friday 13 September 2019
We are delighted to announce that the DELF Annual Conference will take place this year on Friday 13 September 2019, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel
The conference will run all day and be followed by a drinks reception in the evening. Please click here for the programme.
The conference will be followed by a drinks reception at the Atrium of the Leonardo Royal Hotel. It is possible to buy tickets for the drinks reception only.
The conference will start with an introduction by Clare Montgomery QC, Matrix Chambers and following topics will be discussed
Please click on the title above for the registration form.
IMPORTANT
Registration will not be accepted until payment has been received. Please note we can not refund your ticket in case of cancellation.
Payment - please use ‘your name annual conference 2019’ as reference
Bank details
Defence Extradition Lawyers Forum
Natwest
Sort Code: 60 40 04
Account Number: 32 49 95 82
IBAN details: GB97NWBK60400432499582
BIC: NWBKGB2L
The conference will run all day and be followed by a drinks reception in the evening. Please click here for the programme.
The conference will be followed by a drinks reception at the Atrium of the Leonardo Royal Hotel. It is possible to buy tickets for the drinks reception only.
The conference will start with an introduction by Clare Montgomery QC, Matrix Chambers and following topics will be discussed
- European Extradition Law
- Trauma Mental Health and Extradition
- Political corruption in extradition and asylum proceedings
- How to remove an Interpol Red Notice
Please click on the title above for the registration form.
IMPORTANT
Registration will not be accepted until payment has been received. Please note we can not refund your ticket in case of cancellation.
Payment - please use ‘your name annual conference 2019’ as reference
Bank details
Defence Extradition Lawyers Forum
Natwest
Sort Code: 60 40 04
Account Number: 32 49 95 82
IBAN details: GB97NWBK60400432499582
BIC: NWBKGB2L
DELF Newsletter published – Issue 18
The DELF Newsletter – Issue 17 is now published and can be found here.
The DELF John RWD Jones QC Essay Competition 2019
John RWD Jones QC was a superb barrister, specialising in extradition, international law and human rights. He represented clients in many of the leading cases of the day, including Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia, and Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks. John was also a gifted academic lawyer, with publications including a textbook with Antonio Cassese, the eminent international lawyer, and a leading practitioner text on extradition. John sadly passed away in April 2016 and DELF continues to honour his memory through its annual essay competition in his name.
A judging panel consisting of Mr Justice Julian Knowles, Edward Fitzgerald QC and Anand Doobay will select the winning essay.
The competition is open in the United Kingdom to those studying law at undergraduate or postgraduate level, students of the Graduate Diploma in Law, the Legal Practice Course, the Bar Professional Training Course, trainee solicitors, pupil barristers, and legal practitioners up to 3 years PQE or call.
The essay question is: ‘What are the limits of mutual trust in extradition relations?’
The essay should be no more than 2000 words in length including footnotes.
The closing date for entries is 4pm on 22 July 2019. Entries should be submitted to the following email address: essay@delf.org.uk
The entrant’s email should include entrant’s full contact details and details of the entrant’s academic institution / firm / chambers. The essay should be sent as an attachment to the email and the attachment itself should not contain the entrant’s name or any identifying details.
The entries will be judged according to the quality of academic and legal argument. The decision of the final judging panel will be final.
The winner will be formally announced at the DELF annual conference on 13 September 2019.
The winner of the competition will receive a prize of £750 and two tickets to the DELF annual conference.
Any queries should be addressed to: Marie-Anne Sarlet (essay@delf.org.uk)
A judging panel consisting of Mr Justice Julian Knowles, Edward Fitzgerald QC and Anand Doobay will select the winning essay.
The competition is open in the United Kingdom to those studying law at undergraduate or postgraduate level, students of the Graduate Diploma in Law, the Legal Practice Course, the Bar Professional Training Course, trainee solicitors, pupil barristers, and legal practitioners up to 3 years PQE or call.
The essay question is: ‘What are the limits of mutual trust in extradition relations?’
The essay should be no more than 2000 words in length including footnotes.
The closing date for entries is 4pm on 22 July 2019. Entries should be submitted to the following email address: essay@delf.org.uk
The entrant’s email should include entrant’s full contact details and details of the entrant’s academic institution / firm / chambers. The essay should be sent as an attachment to the email and the attachment itself should not contain the entrant’s name or any identifying details.
The entries will be judged according to the quality of academic and legal argument. The decision of the final judging panel will be final.
The winner will be formally announced at the DELF annual conference on 13 September 2019.
The winner of the competition will receive a prize of £750 and two tickets to the DELF annual conference.
Any queries should be addressed to: Marie-Anne Sarlet (essay@delf.org.uk)