Leigh Day to co-host conference and INQUEST charity fundraiser

The event will be co-hosted with Garden Court North chambers and Ison Harrison solicitors, and will feature expert speakers covering topics including case law updates, working with bereaved people, and inquest practicalities.

The conference will take place on 18 September at Manchester Hall in Manchester. Leigh Day human rights team partner Leanne Devine from Leigh Day’s Liverpool office will be a panel speaker alongside Anna Morris KC and Kate Stone from Garden Court North and Ison Harrison partner Gemma Vine.

Proceeds from the day, which will also feature a fundraising quiz event after the conference, will go towards INQUEST, which provides expert advice and support to bereaved people whose deaths relate to potential failures by the state.

The event will also see the screening of INQUEST’s new documentary The UK Is Not Innocent, which explores the evolution of INQUEST and investigates 40 years of state violence and resistance in England and Wales.

For tickets and the full event agenda, please click here.

Deborah Coles, director at INQUEST, said:

“We are incredibly grateful to Leigh Day, Garden Court North, and Ison Harrison for their support in hosting this important event. The Northern Conference is a vital space for sharing knowledge, strengthening networks, and amplifying the voices of bereaved families going through inquests. Fundraising efforts like these ensure that INQUEST can continue to provide our expert support to bereaved families fighting for accountability and systemic change in the face of state-related deaths.”

Leanne Devine said:

“INQUEST is a charity that provides vital support to people throughout the inquest process, which can be difficult and demanding. We are pleased to be hosting and speaking at their annual Northern Conference event, which will be a great opportunity for professionals involved in the inquest process to share information and support the fantastic work that INQUEST do.”

Gemma Vine said:

“We’re proud to stand alongside INQUEST and our co-hosts in championing truth, accountability and support for bereaved families. This conference is not only a vital space for legal learning and collaboration, but also a powerful reminder of the human stories behind every inquest. Ison Harrison is honoured to contribute to a cause that demands justice and drives change.”