DELF Summer Party – Tuesday 9 July 2024
We are delighted to invite you to the DELF Summer Party, taking place on Tuesday 9 July from 6pm in the Canalside Bar at The Lighterman at 3 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH. The event is free for DELF members but please let Harriet know if you are planning to attend so that we can plan catering.
DELF Annual Conference – Friday 11 October 2024
The DELF Conference will take place in London on Friday 11 October 2024 at Savoy Place. More details to follow soon but please save the date.
DELF Newsletter Issue 32
Please click here for the latest issue of the DELF Newsletter. Many thanks to Maeve Keenan for giving her time and energy to the role of Editor, and to Benjamin Seifert who is taking over from her – please email him if you would like to contribute to the next edition.
Section 20 and the Supreme Court – Bertino and Merticariu
With many thanks to Mary Westcott for her case report below: On 6 March 2024 the Supreme Court unanimously allowed both appeals in Bertino and Merticariu (heard 28 and 29 November 2023) providing new guidance about how Courts should approach S20 of the Extradition Act 2003. Both appeals were allowed, quashing the original extradition orders made in […]
Introduction to Extradition Defence: Technical Arguments and Tactical Considerations
We are delighted to announce a new lecture series entitled “Introduction to Defence Extradition”. The first lecture, kindly sponsored by 9BR, will take place on Thursday 28 March and will tackle Technical Arguments and Tactical Considerations. The lecture will be held at Gray’s Inn and will be followed by a drinks reception at 9BR. This event is free for […]
Annual Dinner – Friday 17 May 2024 – individual bookings open on 18 March 2024 at 10am
The DELF Annual Dinner will take place on Friday 17 May. Tables are now sold out, but bookings for individual tickets will open on 18 March 2024 at 10am. We expect to sell out quickly so please make sure you know how to book – further details can be found here. You must be a […]
John Jones QC Essay Competition
The John Jones QC Essay Competition is now open, with the question Should the courts have a more active role in reviewing which countries are designated under the 2003 Act? Further details, including deadline, word limit and prizes, can be found here. Please do spread the word amongst your junior colleagues and contacts.
Christmas Social – 7 December 2023
Please join us for the joint DELF/ELA Christmas Social from 6pm on Thursday 7 December at Truckles of Pied Bull Yard, London WC1A 2JR.
Annual Conference 2023 – last few tickets available
Please book now for your place at the Annual Conference on Friday 22 September at Savoy Place, London WC2R 0BL. The detailed programme is now available and can be found here.