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Legal challenge: Air quality campaigners hope new Minister will be a breath of fresh air.
The landmark #CleanAirNI legal challenge returns to court today (01 March 2024), as Northern Ireland’s latest Infrastructure Minister is settling...
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‘Scandalous and Vexatious’: Defamation law for activists and campaigners
Event Date(s): February 29, 2024
| Time: 10.30
Event Type: Hybrid (mix of both)
Event Venue: UNISON (165 York St, Belfast, BT15 1GD) or online
Speaking out against injustice is part of a human rights campaigner’s daily life. But how can you avoid leaving yourself...
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Tribunal decision lifts shroud of secrecy on Council decision-making
The PILS Project’s reaction to Tribunal ruling on bilingual signage legal advice
Read moreThe PIL Toolkit
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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