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Law Centre NI's policy advocacy in the area of Brexit focuses on the implications of the UK's departure from the EU for EU and EEA nationals and their families. We have collaborated with the Institute for Conflict
http://lawcentreni.org/policy-advocacy/brexitSince 1977, Law Centre NI has delivered free and independent legal services in social welfare law areas. We work to promote social justice in Northern Ireland, using the law as a tool for social change. Our services are
http://lawcentreni.org/about-us/law-centre-niWe provide expert legal services (in social security, health and social care, employment, immigration and asylum) to people who live or work in Northern Ireland. Our legal assistance services include: Advice line
http://lawcentreni.org/about-us/become-a-memberAlthough every effort is made to ensure the information on these pages is accurate and up-to-date, we cannot be held liable for any inaccuracies and their consequences. The information should not be treated as a
http://lawcentreni.org/disclaimerData Protection and Confidentiality Policy 1. Introduction The 1998 Data Protection Act came into force on 1 March 2000. The purpose of the Act is to protect the rights of individuals about whom data (information) is
http://lawcentreni.org/data-protection-confidentiality-policyWe provide advice on a range of areas of employment law including: DiscriminationEmployee rightsEmployment statusRedundancyTransfer of employment (Transfer of Undertakings/Service Provision Change)Tribunal proceedings
http://lawcentreni.org/how-we-help/about-our-service-1Enforcement of Judgments Office The Enforcement of Judgments Office (EJO) is a centralised unit for enforcing civil judgments related to the recovery of money, goods and property of the courts. In some circumstances the
http://lawcentreni.org/how-we-help/important-contactsLaw Centre’s Health and Social Care Hub runs a specialist advice line and representation service providing free legal advice and assistance to adults: Who have needs due to physical or mental disability; ill health or
http://lawcentreni.org/how-we-help/about-our-service-1-1The Social Security Hub at Law Centre NI advises on the law relating to social security benefits, and provides representation before the Social Security Commissioners and/or at Social Security Appeal Tribunals. We
http://lawcentreni.org/how-we-help/about-our-serviceOur Immigration and Asylum hub advises on the law relating to EU free movement laws, family migration options, asylum and nationality laws. The hub also provides representation before the Tribunals (Immigration and
http://lawcentreni.org/how-we-help/about-our-service-2Extern NI: 028 9033 0433 The team work intensively with refugees during the 28 day notice period given to move out of NASS accommodation and provide medium to long term specialist and practical support and advice to
http://lawcentreni.org/how-we-help/important-contacts-1This OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Generalist Advice qualification has been designed to develop learners’ skills to equip them to effectively provide advice to the public. This Certificate equips learners to provide
http://lawcentreni.org/training-events/ocn-ni-level-3-certificate-in-generalist-adviceThe social security hub at Law Centre NI seeks to produce resources to support advisers in their day-to-day work on the advice sector frontline. Law Centre NI Social Security Bulletin: We distribute a bi-monthly social
http://lawcentreni.org/how-we-help/information-for-advisersThe Law Centre NI and Age NI organised a Roundtable on Adult Social Care (12 December) to bring together experts in social care, including policy makers, commissioners and experts by experience. The purpose was to
http://lawcentreni.org/news/roundtable-on-adult-social-care-putting-human-rights-at-the-centre-of-transformationAdvice NI, Housing Rights and the Law Centre NI launched a joint report which highlights the approaching 2020 ‘cliff edge’ when funding for the mitigation package agreed as part of the Fresh Start Agreement in 2015 is
http://lawcentreni.org/news/mitigations-on-a-cliff-edgeThe government has laid out its proposals for the transfer of 3 million claimants from legacy benefits to Universal Credit in the draft Universal Credit (Managed Migration) Regulations 2018. Law Centre has developed a
http://lawcentreni.org/news/universal-credit-protecting-claimants-through-the-managed-migration-processWe are not currently recruiting. However, any new job vacancies will appear here as soon as they become available.
http://lawcentreni.org/careersProfessor Eileen Evason, Chair of the Welfare Reform Mitigations Group, at Law Centre (NI)'s seminar on welfare reform on January 2016. Here she discusses the recommendations of the Mitigations Group.
http://lawcentreni.org/videos/law-centre-ni-welfare-reform-seminar-2016-prof-eileen-evasonDr Gráinne McKeever of the University of Ulster School of Law and the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC), was a keynote speaker at Law Centre (NI)'s seminar on welfare reform on January 2016. She presents the
http://lawcentreni.org/videos/law-centre-ni-welfare-reform-seminar-2016-dr-grainne-mckeeverLes Allamby, Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, was a keynote speaker at Law Centre (NI)'s seminar on welfare reform on January 2016. Here, he argues for a human rights approach to
http://lawcentreni.org/videos/law-centre-ni-welfare-reform-seminar-2016-les-allambySinead Mulhern, head of Law Centre NI's Legal Support Project, explains how the project relies on the work of volunteers to help people who would otherwise go unrepresented in social security and employment law cases.
http://lawcentreni.org/videos/law-centre-ni-legal-support-projectMembers of the Refugee and Asylum Forum tell us what can be done to address some of the severe difficulties faced by asylum seekers and refugees in Northern Ireland. They call on MPs to work for progress on these
http://lawcentreni.org/videos/welcoming-refugees-in-northern-ireland-what-can-mps-do-to-helpThis film is part of a series of 5 short films about what members of Refugee and Asylum Forum think Northern Ireland's MPs could do to help refugees and asylum seekers. It was made during Refugee Week 2016. Watch the
http://lawcentreni.org/videos/refugees-and-asylum-in-northern-ireland-what-can-mps-do-3-travel-problemsThis film is part of a series of 5 short films about what members of Refugee and Asylum Forum think Northern Ireland's MPs could do to help refugees and asylum seekers. It was made during Refugee Week 2016. Watch the
http://lawcentreni.org/videos/refugees-and-asylum-in-northern-ireland-what-can-mps-do-4-family-reunionThis film is part of a series of 5 short films about what members of Refugee and Asylum Forum think Northern Ireland's MPs could do to help refugees and asylum seekers. It was made during Refugee Week 2016. Watch the
http://lawcentreni.org/videos/refugees-and-asylum-in-northern-ireland-what-can-mps-do-2-refugee-transitionThis film is part of a series of 5 short films about what members of Refugee and Asylum Forum think Northern Ireland's MPs could do to help refugees and asylum seekers. It was made during Refugee Week 2016. Watch the
http://lawcentreni.org/videos/refugees-and-asylum-in-northern-ireland-what-can-mps-do-1-destitutionThe first in a series of 5 short films about what members of Refugee and Asylum Forum think Northern Ireland's MPs could do to help refugees and asylum seekers. It was made during Refugee Week 2016. Watch the other four
http://lawcentreni.org/videos/refugees-and-asylum-seekers-in-northern-ireland-what-can-mps-do-introductionPart 2 of a Digital Guide published by Law Centre (NI) to assist individuals without representation appealing a decision on a Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This part of the guide provides an opportunity to view
http://lawcentreni.org/videos/law-centre-digital-guide-pip-part-2Part 1 of a Digital Guide published by Law Centre (NI) to assist individuals without representation appealing a decision on a Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This part of the guide explains how to prepare for an
http://lawcentreni.org/videos/law-centre-digital-guide-pip-part-1As a result of the UK referendum vote to leave the European Union (EU) in June 2016, many EU and EEA nationals and their families are concerned about their right to remain in Northern Ireland. Law Centre’s Immigration
http://lawcentreni.org/policy-advocacy/brexit-1Following the UK referendum vote to leave the European Union (EU), many EU and EEA nationals and their families are concerned about their right to remain in Northern Ireland. The Institute for Conflict Research’s
http://lawcentreni.org/policy-advocacy/brexit-case-studiesWhat is settled status? As a result of Brexit, EU citizens living in the UK need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme if they want to continue living in the UK after 31 December 2020. Who needs to apply for settled
http://lawcentreni.org/policy-advocacy/settled-status-and-how-to-applCentre for Cross Border Studies / Border People The Border People website (a resource provided by the Centre for Cross Border Studies) provides practical information for people crossing the border to live, work, study
http://lawcentreni.org/policy-advocacy/useful-contacts-and-resources-1We have gathered contact details for your MPs, MLAs, MEPs, and a range of other politicians working on, or with a special interest in, Brexit issues. You may wish to contact these politicians to make your concerns
http://lawcentreni.org/policy-advocacy/contact-your-local-political-representative-1Everyday, advisers deal with complex areas of social security law. These half-day training sessions explore how to effectively use and interpret legislation and case law when challenging decisions and preparing cases
http://lawcentreni.org/training-events/essential-skills-for-advisers-using-esa-case-lawUniversal Credit introduced a series of new rules for claimants who are self-employed. This half day course introduces advisers to the new rules and explains what steps self-employed claimants will have to make to make
http://lawcentreni.org/training-events/masterclass-universal-credit-self-employedThe introduction of Universal Credit saw the benefit rules for students replaced with a raft of new rules. This essential half day course takes advisers through the new rules and explains which students will be able to
http://lawcentreni.org/training-events/masterclass-universal-credit-studentsWith the introduction of Welfare Reform, it was agreed that Northern Ireland would benefit from Welfare Supplementary Payments to “top-up” reductions in benefit payments. This masterclass focuses on the recurring
http://lawcentreni.org/training-events/masterclass-maximising-mitigationsConditionality is at the heart of Universal Credit and applies to those who are claiming both in-work and out-of-work benefits. Failure to comply with the the terms of the Claimant Commitment put the claimant at risk of
http://lawcentreni.org/training-events/masterclass-conditionality-and-sanctionsEveryday, advisers deal with complex areas of social security law. These half-day training sessions explore how to effectively use and interpret legislation and case law when challenging decisions and preparing cases
http://lawcentreni.org/training-events/essential-skills-for-advisers-using-pip-case-law