Samantha Granger Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Subject specialist in human rights, counter-terrorism, extradition, and investigatory powers.

London, United Kingdom

Strategic litigation, advocacy and research on national security and human rights.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Defence team for Yim Tith (Case 004).

International, criminal, public, immigration and asylum, and family law.

The Hague Area, Netherlands

Defence team in the case of Prosecutor v Ratio Mladic. Defendant charged with 11 counts of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

London, United Kingdom

- Advised local partners in relation to an international portfolio of projects offering technical advice on anti-trafficking and gender-based violence in Africa, Asia, and Latin America- Provided technical support regarding the design and implementation of projects and conduct regular monitoring and evaluation- Developed national and regional strategies and facilitated the development of international networks to tackle trafficking

Soho, London

- Assisted the Executive Directors in offering free legal representation to persons under sentence of death in the Caribbean, Africa and Asia- Researched relevant areas of international human rights law and prepared briefs for solicitors and counsel- Organised and compiled documentation for lodging petitions and appeals in court- Undertook media monitoring, writing and disseminating press releases, writing and editing copy for the website- Wrote donor reports and funding applications (FCO, EU, UN)

Farringdon, Uk

- Supported the team to combat impunity for grave international crimes such as war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, torture and extrajudicial killings- Undertook large research project – the No Safe Havens series of advocacy papers, designed to promote combating impunity through the use of universal jurisdiction- Researched and analysed the legislation and jurisprudence of South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago with regards to extraterritorial and universal jurisdiction- Developed skills in legal researching, drafting, report-writing, liaising with experts and government officials. - Ad hoc research projects included research on principles of impunity for the Council of Europe Conference; the status of ratification of the Agreement on Privileges and Immunities; and analysis of the draft guidelines issued by the Bosnian War Crimes Chamber regarding the protection of victims and witnesses. - Participated in Amnesty’s delegation to the Assembly of States Parties (International Criminal Court), lobbying government representatives regarding the status of States Parties’ implementing legislation.

Brighton, United Kingdom

- Co-founded and managed a charitable organisation supporting trafficked and prostituted women and girls in Brighton and Hove- Researched the legal, social and political issues relating to human trafficking and prostitution and developed policies, procedures, and administrative systems- Fundraised, wrote grant proposals, held interviews with donors, and wrote donor reports- Assisted the local police with Operation Pentameter II, ran a drop-in centre, and a 24/7 telephone helpline- Managed communications, undertook public speaking engagements, and delivered training and seminars- Networked and built relationships with local agencies and stakeholders, represented the organisation at events and conferences, including the UN Conference on Trafficking in Vienna (UNGIFT), managed partnerships with local agencies and the Brighton and Hove police, built relationships with other police in Sussex to expand services- Managed finances - Recruited and managed staff and volunteers and facilitated their training- Delivered and managed case work for clients with complex support needs

Distinction, Human Rights Law Ma, Law, Distinction

Activities and Societies: School of Law Award for Outstanding Achievement 2009Distinction, MA, Human Rights Law School of Oriental &.

Outstanding, Bar Professional Training Course, Bptc, Gdl

Outstanding

Distinction, Graduate Diploma In Law, Law

Activities and Societies: Exhibition Award Holder and Member of The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple

First Class, International Relations And Development Ba, Social Sciences, First Class

Activities and Societies: Tom Balmont Award 2005