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Sherrard Conversation | Human Rights | The case for the defence

Thursday 16th of May 2024 17:45

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Location

Sherrard Room

Timings

​​​​​​​17:45 ~ Doors Open
18:15 ~ Lecture
19:15 ~ Reception

Expected to end at approx. 20:30

Event Details

To mark the release of her new book “Human Rights | The Case for the Defence”, Master Shami Chakrabarti will be in conversation discussing the content of the book. Following the historical and philosophical context, Master Chakrabarti will outline the main international human rights architecture, then outline the various criticisms of rights and the clashes between them. Master Chakrabarti will also discuss application of human rights to the major contemporary challenges of AI, War and Climate Change.


Students and transferring lawyers need to attend the whole event including the reception in order to claim a Qualifying Session.

Who can Attend

This event is open to all members of the Inn. No guests.

Dietary Requirements

Qualifying Session Details

Click here to see details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session

Learning Aims:

After this session, students should be able to:

  • Identify the main international human rights architecture

  • Understand the criticism of human rights

  • Discuss how human rights impact issues such as AI, War and Climate change

Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter

The QS will align with these elements of the professional statement:

This session links to the wider workings of the bar and will give an insight into Human Rights law and how it applies to the challenges of the modern world.

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Bookings and Cancellations

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Cancellations:

Where we have a waiting list we will offer your ticket to someone else, so please do cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend.

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Times and details for this event are subject to change. Please check this webpage for the most up to date information.