PILN Bulletin 1 Oct 08

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PILN Bulletin 1 Oct 08
In this issue:
- Social Charter Body rejects Free Travel Complaint;
- EU: Retirement age regulations are not discriminatory says advocategeneral;
- UK: Public Interest Legal Education Network launches newsletter;
- International: Influence of west to promote human rights agenda at the UN weakens, says EU NGO;
- USA: Laws suits and legislation regarding a civil right to counsel;
- Portugal: Criminal Complaint System goes online;
- Australia: Government rejects calls for mandatory pro bono work;
- Meeting – 1968-2008 Civil Rights then and now;
- Reminder: ATD Fourth World marks United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17 October 2008;
- Chambers Ireland human resources conference on diversity in the workplace, 22 October 2008;
- Conference: European Convention on Human Rights – Five Years On, 8 November 2008;
- Open Door Network, Annual Conference, 21 November 2008.