Sylvia Namaganda

Unregistered barrister with experience supporting vulnerable individuals in detention and high-pressure environments. Skilled in legal research, case management, and communication, with integrity, empathy and professional judgement.

Custody Case Manager - HMP Thameside

(2023-05)

• Manage 60+ complex cases involving risk assessment, safeguarding, and public protection.
• Interview service users, gather sentence planning information, and liaise with internal/external agencies.
• Complete OASys reports using CPS case packs, formulate sentence plans, and draft structured reports such as parole.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and implement protective measures.
• Support individuals experiencing detention-related stress, including remand and immigration detainees.
• Conduct rehabilitative programmes to reduce reoffending

Prison Officer - HMP Wormwood Scrubs

(2020-09 - 2023-04)

• Supervise prisoners ensuring safety, welfare, and compliance.
• Draft incident and intelligence reports on centralised systems.
• Respond to emergencies using dynamic risk assessment and professional judgement and apply reasonable use of force during heightened incidents.
• Encourage engagement with rehabilitative programmes.

Mini-Pupillages & Judicial Marshalling - 12 Old Square Chambers, 4 Breams Building, St Albans & Luton Crown Court

(2019-08 - 2019-08)

12 Old Square Chambers: Observed deportation appeals, asylum claims, human rights submissions, and judicial reviews (Upper Tribunal). 4 Breams Building: Observed bail applications and sentencing hearings (Luton Crown Court). St Albans & Luton Crown Court: Marshalled Circuit Judges in serious sexual and violent cases.

Law Placement Abroad - Monac Advocates

(2016-07 - 2016-09)

• Conducted legal research and summarised documents relating to citizenship and settlement applications.
• Assisted with administrative and client-facing tasks.

Projects Director - JCI Greenwich & Ganda Foundation

(2017 - 2020)

• Led mental health awareness, peacebuilding, and community engagement projects in line with the sustainable development goals.
• Coordinated volunteers and delivered sexual and menstrual health workshops while distributing reuseable pads to combat period poverty.

Youth Support Worker - National Citizen Service

(2019-07 - 2019-07)

• Provided pastoral care to 12 young people and guided them to deliver social action projects.

Resident Assistant - University of Hertfordshire

(2017 - 2018)

• Supported student welfare, mental health, and ensured conflict resolution.

LLM - Legal Practice (Bar) - BPP University, London (2023 - 2023)

LLB (Hons) - Law - University of Hertfordshire (2019 - 2019)

Diploma - Social Sciences & Public Services - Waltham Forest College (2016 - 2016)

Diploma - Law - Waltham Forest College (2015 - 2015)

A Levels - History, Religion, Fine Art, Economics - Overseas (2012 - 2012)