A live legal case is putting the humanitarian sector’s duty of care under the spotlight. The Mauchline v. CADUS e.V. case challenges what happens when foreseeable risks are not adequately understood, mitigated, psychological injuries go uncovered, and post-incident support falls short. Drawing on his own landmark gross negligence case and work with over 50 injured aid workers, Steve Dennis unpacks five critical duty of care gaps exposed by the CADUS proceedings, from defining “who has duty” to ensuring accountability when no independent oversight exists.

This session blends case facts with practical lessons for leaders, security managers, HR, and donors who want to keep disputes out of court and protect both people and organizations. Participants will leave with concrete actions to strengthen post-incident care, close policy gaps, and move from reactive crisis management to proactive, survivor-centred systems