Human Rights Proceedings: a view from the bench
This session will provide practical guidance on commencing human rights proceedings, including the appropriate use of originating claims versus originating applications under Rule 6022. It will cover the identification of relevant human rights, available relief, and the role of international law in interpretation. The session will also address the use of human rights in criminal proceedings, notification requirements to the Commission, its intervention powers, and best practices for pleadings.
THE HONOURABLE JUSTICE MOSSOP
ACT SUPREME COURT
The Honourable David Mossop has been a resident judge of the ACT Supreme Court since 2017. At the time of his appointment he was the Associate Judge of the Court, a position which he had held since 2013, first as Master and then as Associate Judge.
His Honour has a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Laws (Public Law) from the Australian National University.
His Honour was admitted to practice as a solicitor in 1992. He practised as a barrister for 14 years from 1998 to 2011. He served as a Magistrate and Coroner from 2012 to 2013.
DETAILS
- This is an on-demand webinar you can watch at anytime - a link and password will be sent to you when you register
- Cost: Members - $25, Non-members $70
- CPD: Members will earn 1 CPD point in core area 4
- This event was recorded on Thursday 26 June as part of Essentials: Winter 2025
- This recording will expire on 31 December 2025
Registration
| Member | $25.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| Non-Member | $70.00(GST incl.) | Register |
