LAG at the Romani Roots Festival

On 15 and 16 September 2007, LAG attended the Romani Roots Festival to promote the publication of the second edition of Gypsy and Traveller Law. LAG was also gathering signatures for a petition to pass the Caravan Sites Security of Tenure (and related clauses) Bill 2006.

Chris Johnson (left) is co-editor of Gypsy and Traveller Law and a solicitor and partner in the Community Law Partnership (CLP) in Birmingham, and leader of the firm's Traveller's Advice Team. Marc Willers, right, is also co-editor of Gypsy and Traveller Law and a barrister at Garden Court Chambers in London. 

 

 

 

 

Sharon Baxter, a contributor to Gypsy and Traveller Law and a solicitor also working in the CLP's Traveller's Advice Team in Birmingham, petitioning for the passage of the Security of Tenure Bill. This bill aims to ensure that Gypsies and Travellers have equal rights to security of tenure under the law as non-Gypsies and Travellers.

 

 

 

Sharon Baxter and Chris Johnson at the LAG table.

 

 

 

 

 

The festival hosts a wide variety of Gypsy-themed performances, including dance and music.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All photos: Amy Kweskin Duncan, 2007.

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