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The 6th Summer Academy on International Dispute Resolution, Hiedelberg 19-20 juni och 1-4 juli. Mer info här .Årets tema är European and International Civil Procedure (!) och Alternative Dispute Resolution.Uppdatering: mer info och program har nu inkommit, det finner du här samt på denna länk seminar-bss-programmeConference on Arbitration and EC Law5th-6th December 2008 in Heidelberg, GermanyThe relationship between European civil procedure and arbitration has been intensely debated among legal scholars and practitioners for a long time. Lately, the debate has been fuelled by:The upcoming decision of the European Court of Justice which will decide on the availability of anti-suit injunctions for the protection of arbitral agreements (case C-185/07). On September 4th, 2008 Advocate General Kokott proposed in her conclusions not to permit such remedies in the European Judicial Area;Recent case law in several EC Member States addressing the arbitrability of EC antitrust law;In 2009, the European Commission will implement improvements to the Regulation Brussels I. Last year, a preparative report, analyzing the application of the Regulation in the EU, was published. The non-binding Report, commonly known as the Heidelberg Report, proposes to delete the arbitration exception in article 1 no. 2 (d) in order to bring ancillary proceedings relating to arbitration under the scope of the Regulation Brussels I.The conference will bring together the most highly regarded experts in the fields of arbitration and litigation. It will offer a unique opportunity to discuss the proposals of the Heidelberg Report, and the latest developments in European procedural law.

2nd Restorative Practices International Conference, 31 May - 3 June 2009'Widening Our Lens - Connecting Our Practice'Coast Plaza Hotel, Downtown Vancouver, Canada, BC.Practice areas include: Justice, Policing, Corrections, Education, Families, Communities and Systems. Keynote Speakers:Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas (Parable of the Hummingbird)Chris Corrigan (Introduction to Open Space Technology)Manjit & Suman Virk (When the System Fails - Death of Reena Virk)Marlene Brant Costenello (Truth and Reconciliation in Canada)Combination of prominent RJ practitioners (Sharing our Journey, the Crossroads and the Learning)Graham Robb (UK) - Continental Drift? A map for restorative approaches in schools and children's services.Mer info här

Victims in Europe | 23rd Annual Conference of Victim Support Europe | Lisbon | June 2009On behalf of Victim Support Europe, the Portuguese Association for Victim Support is promoting Project Victims in Europe which is co-financed by the European Commission.Following the Project activities, we are currently organizing the Victims in Europe - 23rd Annual Conference of Victim Support Europe.SEMINAR DETAILSVenue: Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon - PortugalDate: 25th and 26th of JuneThe purpose of this seminar is to gather experts and professionals in the area of justice, social matters (civil society organisations) and policy-makers from different countries.This Seminar will also be an opportunity to present the framework of existing rights, and debate whether these rights are in fact being implemented in the European Union. It will thus constitute an important opportunity to discuss which rights require further implementation measures, in order to meet the needs of victims of crime.The Language: Englishwith simultaneous interpretation in the opening sessionFör mer info klicka härOm du har frågor: victimsineurope@apav.pt or +351 21 315 84 73.

NewsflashEuropean Forum for Restorative JusticeLEUVEN, BELGIUM, 5 MARCH 2009Dear friends of the European Forum for Restorative Justice,We are happy to announce the forthcoming summer school entitled: "Towards Critical Restorative Justice Practices" which will take place in Barcelona from 20 to 24 July 2009.We are very pleased to say that Prof. Gerry Johnstone of Hull University, United Kingdom, will facilitate the first day of the summer school on the theme: "Challenges for Practitioners and Trainers". Professor Johnstone is highly respected for his research, writing and teaching in the field of restorative justice. He will be available during the summer school to assist participants to explore this theme and other issues that arise.The summer school is aimed at trainers, practitioners/volunteers, researchers and programme managers in victim-offender mediation and other restorative justice practices.För mer information om summer school programme och registrerings formulär klicka härWe hope that you find the programme of interest. Do prepare in advance for the summer school by:1) reading at least one of the recommended texts; 2) asking the restorative justice colleagues and stakeholders in your service, including victims and offenders, if there are critical issues that they would like you to raise at this year's summer school on their behalf. You can then bring back the reflections of the summer school participants on these issues.We look forward to welcoming you to Barcelona on 20 July for the best summer school ever!