Dr S Chelvan - Head of Immigration, Public Law & Civil Liberties at 33 Bedford Row - recently attended the major Inter-Disciplinary Conference on Refugees, hosted by the University of Southampton.

The conference brought together a remarkable group of researchers and practitioners dedicated to empowering refugees and migrants through shared knowledge and innovative ideas.

Dr S Chelvan was delighted to contribute to the panel discussion focusing on: “Legal research and practice related to migrants and refugees: some recent developments and continuing concerns for human rights protection.”

The panel featured distinguished experts from the legal and academic fields:

• Nina Jørgensen
• Andrea Maria Pelliconi
• Emily Reid (Chair)
• Ainhoa Campàs Velasco (University of Southampton Law School)

The event also featured a significant Keynote Speech delivered by the Bishop of Winchester, alongside contributions from Jane Falkingham.

We extend huge thanks to Claire Giles and her dedicated team for organising this crucial and inspirational gathering.