Mr. Wayne Thomas Ramwell

Summary: Senior Tutor in Law at the University of Manchester, School of Law; Policy Assistant for a Member of Parliament (MP); Fellow at the 58th United Nations Graduate Study Programme 2020 (UN GSP); Academic Consultant at The Oxbridge Research Group (TORG); Project Manager at the Ardwick Advice Centre (AAC); Course Instructor at the University of Leeds, School of Law, specialising in Human Rights & Constitutional Law; Awarded Prestigious Teaching & Research Training Scholarship (£60,000); Awarded HEFCE Postgraduate Support Scheme Scholarship for LL.M. Programme (£10,000); Development Manager for the 'Peace Education Programme' (PEP) at Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI) (Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC); Former Legal Assistant at Survivors of Symphysiotomy (SoS) Group in Ireland (2009-2015); Former Managing Director at Golden Moment Ltd (2006-2012) & Co-author of 'Easy Money' (2008); Law LL.B. (Hons), LL.M. (Distinction) from the University of Manchester, School of Law.

Senior Tutor – University of Manchester, School of Law

In my capacity as a Senior Tutor since October 2021, I provide comprehensive academic advice to hundreds of advisees enrolled on the Law LLB programme. This involves a wide variety of activities, ranging from conducting 1:1 meetings on a specific issue(s) to delivering skills’ workshops aimed at legal-academic development. In particular, it is necessary as part of this role to maintain an awareness of high-level policy, for instance, the legal duty to refer those with disabilities to the Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS), and engage in continuing professional development.

Course Instructor - University of Leeds, School of Law

In my role as a Course Instructor since October 2016, specialising in human rights and constitutional law, I regularly research and keep abreast of the latest developments in these fields. I also have significant teaching experience in a range of modules, including “Constitutional and Administrative Law”, “Foundations of Law (Jurisprudence)”, and “European Union Law”, amongst others, and instruct approximately a third of the cohort on the Law LLB programme. This role necessitates strong presentation and oral communication skills as well as the ability to keep pace with the latest legal and political developments.

Policy Assistant – Member of Parliament (MP)

As a Policy (Administrative) Assistant, since January 2019, I have dealt with constituents’ policy-related queries on a variety of issues, ranging from environmental policy to foreign affairs as part of our international order. When a constituent contacts the office, I input information related to their case on the system. This requires me to be accurate and organised, and pay close attention to detail. After this, I exercise my own judgment in deciding the most appropriate response. For example, some queries have to be replied to individually, while others can be dealt with in bulk form, especially if it concerns the same subject matter. A select few require writing to Government Departments and Ministers, and partially feeding back Ministerial responses to the constituent(s) that initially raised the issue. This is a varied role that changes from day-to-day, which requires adaptability and the ability to effectively manage what can be a highly pressurised environment. Moreover, I have helped to influence changes in policymaking by writing to Government Ministers on behalf of constituents on a range of issues, including child citizenship fees, prescription charge exemptions, reviews into discrimination, and reviews into criminal law reform. These high-level policy discussions have the potential to positively affect millions of lives not only locally in Manchester, but also nationally across the United Kingdom.

Project Manager – Ardwick Advice Centre (AAC)

In my other position as a Project Manager for the Ardwick Advice Centre (AAC), since February 2019, I again regularly manage cases and keep files up-to-date. This includes arranging appointments with clients and recording key case notes. This information is then inputted electronically and stored confidentially in line with overarching data protection requirements. For instance, if a client presented with a housing issue, then I would decide on the most appropriate course of action, whether that be a simple letter the client has to send to their landlord or if it is something that needs to be referred to the local authorities, such as for a habitability inspection. Assessing the appropriate level of help and support required in a case presupposes excellent administration, otherwise the advice centre could not function effectively and appropriately allocate resources. Some cases require further resources and have involved me representing clients before Tribunals and as a McKenzie friend in the Family Court.

Legal Assistant – Survivors of Symphysiotomy (SoS)

As a Legal Assistant at the Survivors of Symphysiotomy (SoS) Group in Ireland from December 2009-June 2015, I provided support to counsel in the legal actions brought against the state for their role in the abuse of the rights of pregnant women. Specifically, I wrote factual accounts on behalf of the victims that were subsequently tendered in evidence for review by the lawyers representing the women as part of a group action. This issue was very close to home, as my mother had also suffered substantial disabilities as a result of this injustice. Additionally, I prepared documents to be submitted before various United Nations Committees, such as the Committee on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), amongst others. In my mother’s case, this led to a successful outcome of substantial compensation being awarded from the Irish state to compensate for her having sustained lifelong and substantial disabilities. This was a very sensitive case and required the effective management of multiple interests, including the effective mediation between individuals and the group as well as with state institutions.

Notable Projects:

United Nations Graduate Study Programme (UN GSP) 2020 – involved presenting an original project to the Secretary-General's Executive Team on the theme of the 'United Nations at 75: Shaping Our Future Together'.