At Parnell’s Barristers, we believe that true advocacy means not only standing up for our clients in court, but also working to create a fairer, more compassionate justice system. That is why we are proud to support the 2025 Bugmy Bar Book Advocacy Workshop, to be held in Melbourne this November.
The Bugmy Bar Book is a vital, free resource that brings together nationwide research on the impacts of trauma, socioeconomic inequality, and systemic disadvantage. It equips lawyers and courts with strengths-based evidence to ensure that the life experiences of individuals are meaningfully considered during sentencing. By doing so, it advances access to justice for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
This workshop will provide practitioners with practical training on how to integrate the Bugmy Bar Book into their advocacy. Through expert presentations and hands-on exercises, attendees will gain valuable insights into how to use this resource to promote fairer and more informed sentencing outcomes in Victoria.
Event details
Registration & Networking Function
Friday, 28 November 2025
- 5pm–7pm AEDT
- Doogue + George Defence Lawyers, Melbourne (view on map)
- The evening will open with remarks from the Honourable Justice Yehia
Main Workshop
Saturday, 29 November 2025
- 8:45am–4:30pm AEDT
- Melbourne Law School, Carlton (view on map)
- Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea will be provided.
Visit the event registration page to secure your place.
Why it matters
Workshops like these are vital in ensuring that legal professionals have the tools and knowledge to advocate effectively for clients whose life experiences should be meaningfully considered in sentencing. Supporting initiatives such as the Bugmy Bar Book project contributes to broader efforts aimed at improving access to justice and creating a more equitable criminal justice system.
