The Conference was organised by Merseyside Asbestos Victim Support Group (MAVS), and Kindly sponsored by Oriel Chamber, Keith Bintley Limited, and Thompsons Solicitors. MAVS have been supporting victims and their families for over 25 years, and also supports International Worker's Memorial Day annual events in Merseyside.
The event was chaired by Peter Cowan.
Speakers at the event were:
Michael Brace, specialist in industrial disease and personal injury
Professor Judy Coulson, specialist in Molecular Physiology and Cell Signing
David Bradley, formerly of both HSL and HSE
Kevin Johnson, Partner at Leigh Day
Dr Anthony (Tony) Pope, Consultant in Clinical Oncology, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
Clair Sajewicz, Senior Coroner’s Officer
Derek's 5 page report provides good detail of the event, which was very informative, given the quality and knowledge of the speakers who are specialists in their areas.
You can download his report in PDF format by clicking on the image above.