The APIL Abuse Conference 2025, held in association with the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers (ACAL), took place on Friday, 20 June 2025, at the Marriott Marble Arch Hotel in London. This annual event, now in its 17th year, brought together leading professionals in the field of abuse law to share insights, discuss emerging challenges, and foster meaningful networking opportunities.
The conference featured a comprehensive program covering key developments and best practices in abuse litigation. Sessions included a keynote address on the challenges in cases of child sexual abuse and the importance of effective communication, an update on the national policing response to non-recent child sexual abuse, practical strategies for managing complex abuse cases, discussions on psychiatric injury and causation, legal updates on recent case law, mandatory reporting obligations, and trauma-informed lawyering approaches.
Attendees had the option to participate either in person or virtually via the APIL app, ensuring flexibility and accessibility. The event also provided ample opportunities for networking with peers and experts in the field. Notable speakers included Anna Glinski, Deputy Director at the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse; Richard Fewkes, Director of the National Police Chiefs Council Hydrant Programme; and Dr. Alexandra Getz, Consultant Psychiatrist at Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust.
This conference was particularly beneficial for legal practitioners specializing in abuse and safeguarding claims, offering authoritative legal insights, practical guidance, and expert analysis to support the effective handling of complex abuse cases.
Speakers(6)
Anna Glinski
Deputy Director (Knowledge & Practice Development) at Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse
Anna Glinski is the Deputy Director for Knowledge and Practice Development at the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse, focusing on improving understanding and responses to child sexual abuse.
Dr. Alexandra Getz
Consultant Psychiatrist at Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
Dr. Alexandra Getz is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust, with expertise in psychiatric injury and causation.
Dr. Nikki Godden-Rasul
Lecturer in Law at Newcastle Law School
Dr. Nikki Godden-Rasul is a Lecturer in Law at Newcastle Law School, specializing in trauma-informed lawyering and legal responses to abuse.
Jonathan West
Director at Mandate Now
Jonathan West is the Director of Mandate Now, advocating for mandatory reporting of child abuse in the UK.
Rebecca Sheriff
Joint Coordinator of APIL’s Abuse SIG at Bolt Burdon Kemp
Rebecca Sheriff is the Joint Coordinator of APIL’s Abuse Special Interest Group and a solicitor at Bolt Burdon Kemp in London.
Richard Fewkes
Director at National Police Chiefs Council Hydrant Programme
Richard Fewkes serves as the Director of the National Police Chiefs Council Hydrant Programme, overseeing the national policing response to non-recent child sexual abuse.
Event Details
- Date
- June 20, 2025
- Location
- 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
- Marriott Marble Arch Hotel
- Pricing
- £340 + VAT
- Audience
- Legal practitioners specializing in abuse and safeguarding claims
- CLE Credits
- 5.5 CPD hours