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Running litigation surgeries. Susie Talbot, INTERIGHTS. Overview. What are litigation surgeries? What happens in practice? Initial preparation Steps to take pre-litigation surgery Running the litigation surgery Evaluation and follow up. What are litigation surgeries?.
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Running litigation surgeries Susie Talbot, INTERIGHTS
Overview • What are litigation surgeries? • What happens in practice? • Initial preparation • Steps to take pre-litigation surgery • Running the litigation surgery • Evaluation and follow up
What are litigation surgeries? • Practical workshop on key human rights issues • Multiple aims: • Identify and provide substantive support to cases • Build capacity • Create/strengthen networks and relationships
Initial preparation • Deciding on a focus area • Call for participants (and case studies) • Selecting participants • (Finances and logistics)
Steps before the litigation surgery • Review case studies • Prepare presentations and decide on litigation surgery format • Prepare reader
Running the litigation surgery • 2-3 days • Training modules • Case study presentation and discussion • Desired outcomes: • Litigation strategy • Wider advocacy strategy • Plan for moving forward
Moving forward after the litigation surgery • Plan for moving forward • Evaluation of event • Effective follow up