TRIAL BY MEDIAANNUAL CONFERENCELYRATH HOTEL, KILKENNY n APRIL 8-9, 2016

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PROGRAMME

SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016 MAIN PROGRAMME 9.15AM – 4.00PM

8.30AM REGISTRATION

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 OPENING RECEPTION 6.30PM – 8.30PM

TRIAL BY MEDIA

9:15AM – 9:30AM CONFERENCE OPENING ADDRESS

Chairman, Council of The Bar of Ireland, Mr David Barniville SC

The Bar of Ireland Conference 2016 will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 8-9, in Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny.

This year’s conference offers an outstanding line-up of expert speakers on the topical theme of ‘Trial by Media’, and

combined with a busy social programme and kids’ club it promises to be a most informative and enjoyable weekend

for all members of The Bar of Ireland and our families. I look forward to welcoming you to Kilkenny.

Chairman, Council of The Bar of Ireland, Mr David Barniville SC

SESSION 1: MEDIA IN THE COURTROOM

9:30AM – 1:00PMChair TBC

9.30AM – 10.00AM

The view from the press benchJoshua Rozenberg QC is Britain's best-

known commentator on the law, and

currently presents BBC Radio 4’s Law in

Action programme. He is a qualified

solicitor and was the first journalist to be appointed an

honorary QC.

10.00AM – 10.30AM

Cameras in court – why not?Gordon Jackson QC, Vice Dean,

Faculty of Advocates, Scotland

10.30AM – 11.00AM

Media – the agenda and

subtext of trial reportingMichael O’Higgins SC, barrister

and author

11.00AM – 11.15AM Discussion

11.15AM – 11.45AM Coffee break

11.45AM – 12.15PM

The Trials of Oscar Pistorius

John Carlin is an award-winning

journalist and the best-selling author of

Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the

Game That Made a Nation, inspiration for

the Oscar-nominated film Invictus, and Chase your

Shadow, The Trials of Oscar Pistorius.

BOOKING FORM

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CONFERENCE PAYMENT(to include opening reception, conference, lunch, gala drinks reception and dinner)

Please tick appropriate box(es)

¤95 Years 1-7

¤175 Years 8+

¤250 Senior counsel

¤100 Accompanying guest (opening reception, gala drinks and dinner only)

Please indicate which events you will attend

Coach transfer from Lyrath Hotel to Kilkenny Castle

Friday opening reception, Kilkenny Castle (maximum 200 delegates)

Saturday Conference sessions (including lunch), Lyrath Estate

Saturday gala drinks and dinner, Lyrath Estate

Kids’ Club – age five upwards

Friday evening supervised movie night (¤3 – pay directly to hotel)

Saturday Kids’ Club (including lunch; ¤25 – pay directly to hotel)

Saturday evening supervised movie night (¤3 – pay directly to hotel)

Additional evening babysitting service available, bookable directly with hotel

Bill to my Law Library Services Account

Cheque enclosed

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APRIL 8-9, 2016 LYRATH ESTATE HOTEL, KILKENNY

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Please return completed form to:

Rose Fisher

The Bar of Ireland, Distillery Building

145-151 Church Street, Dublin D07 WDX8

rfisher@lawlibrary.ie

12.15PM – 12.45PM

Trials of the media? Coverage of court proceedings: a case for the defenceDearbhail McDonald, Legal Affairs

Editor and Associate Editor,

Irish Independent

12.45PM – 1.15PM

Court reporting on a

small islandColm Keena, Legal Affairs

Correspondent, The Irish Times

1.15PM – 1.30PM Discussion

1.30PM – 2.40PM Lunch

SESSION 2: MISCARRIAGES OF JUSTICE –

THE ROLE OF LAWYERS AND THE MEDIA

2.45PM – 4.00PMChair TBC

2.45PM – 3.15PM

Guilty of murder, innocent of the death penalty?Evolving standards of decency and the influenceof public discourse on the justice system anddecision makersCristi Charpentier, US Criminal Defence Attorney,

3.15PM – 3.30PM

Seán Guerin SC

3.30PM – 3.45PM

Shane Murphy SC

3.45PM – 4.00PM Discussion

Distillery Building145-151 Church Street Dublin 7 D07 WDX8

Tel: +353 (0)1 817 5000Fax: +353 (0)1 817 5150www.lawlibrary.ie

ACCOMMODATION

Main conference hotel5* Lyrath Estate HotelPaulstown Road, KilkennyDirect Dial: 056-770 5852

Web: www.lyrath.com

Please quote “Bar of Ireland Conference” to avail

of conference rates:€145* BB single occupancy€165* BB double/twin occupancy

* Room rates held until March 4, 2016, and available on a first

come, first served basis

Alternative accommodation near Lyrath Estate HotelLawcus Farm Guest House B&B, Stoneyford, Kilkenny 056-780 7323

Newlands Lodge B&B, Kells Rd, Newlands, Kilkenny 056-772 9862

Pembroke Hotel, 11 Patrick St, Kilkenny 056-778 3500

Newpark Hotel, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny 056-776 0500

Hotel Kilkenny, College Road, Kilkenny, Ireland 056-776 2000

Opening reception Parade tower, Kilkenny Castle Friday, April 8 6.30PM – 8.30PM ( maximum 200 delegates)

Short social history tour of the Castle followed by wine and canapéreception hosted by Chairman, Council of The Bar of Ireland, Mr David Barniville SC, at the Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle.

Coach transfers to the opening receptionA shuttle service has been organised to transport delegates fromLyrath Estate Hotel to Kilkenny Castle for the opening reception,

departing at 6.15PM and 6.30PM.

Pre-gala dinner drinks reception Lyrath Estate Hotel Saturday, April 9 7.00PM – 8.00PM

Reception held in the beautiful drawing rooms of the 17th

century house in Lyrath Estate

Gala dinner Lyrath Estate HotelSaturday, April 9 8.00PM

McCurdy SuiteFour-course meal and fine wine followed by DJ.Dress code – business suit

SOCIAL PROGRAMME

Friday April 8 6.30PM-9.30PM Kids’ movie night: €3 per child – payable directly to the hotel

Saturday April 9 9.30AM-4.30PM Full day of activities including lunch (arts and crafts, cookiedecorating, face painting, etc.) €25 per child – payable directly to the hotel

Saturday April 9 7.00PM-10.00PM Kids’ movie night: €3 per child – payable directly to the hotel

Additional babysitting services available – book directly with hotel*Children under five are welcome to participate in the kids’ clubactivities but must be accompanied by an adult.

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SUPERVISED KIDS’ CLUB (AGE FIVE UPWARDS*) LYRATH ESTATE HOTEL