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Treasurer's Lecture | 22 July 2019 | Lord Lisvane: Why is there so much bad legislation?

Monday 22nd of July 2019 17:25

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Event Details

17:25 ~ Doors Open
18:05 ~ Doors Close
18:15 ~ Lecture
19:15 ~ Drinks Reception

This event is expected to end at  approximately 20:30

Where: 

Middle Temple Hall

Dress Code:

Lounge Suit (No Gowns for Members)

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Event Details: 

After the lecture and subsequent Q & A, drinks and canapés are served in the Hall and Bench Apartments. 

According to the Rule of Three which is emphasised to students, particularly on lecture evenings, in the course of the evening you should speak to at least three people whom you had not known before.

Guests:

Student/Hall Members: Guests welcome, maximum three per member
Benchers: Guests welcome

Members of other Inns are also welcome to purchase tickets

Qualifying Session Details:

For Middle Temple students and transferring lawyers - this event counts as one Qualifying Session.  To be awarded the QS for this event you are required to arrive on time and attend all elements of this event (please see timings at the top of this page).  You must hand your ticket to the Front of House staff on duty on arrival at the Hall.  Failure to do so will mean that the QS will not be awarded. Click here for more details on qualifying sessions.

For Middle Temple Benchers - this event counts as a Qualifying Session for Commons.

CPD Details:

This event counts as 1 hour of CPD

Please Note:

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

There are certain rules and customs that members are expected to observe when attending formal Qualifying Sessions at the Inn.  Click here for more details on dining rules and customs.

Dietary requirements

A selection of canapes will be served after the lecture.  If you (or your guests) have any dietary requirements and are unsure about anything please speak to the events staff on duty.

The menu for this event is*: 

Rabbit terrine, carrot gel, rye crouton

Smoked eel, beetroot, horseradish crème fraiche

Watermelon, balsamic strawberry, mint

Jerk marinade chicken skewer, red pepper fondue

Grilled scallop, pea puree

Strawberry and chocolate ice cream pops

*subject to change.

Non-alcoholic alternatives will be provided on request.

Data Protection & Photography at this Event:

Please be aware that photography, audio and video recording may take place at our events. These may be used for promotional purposes by the Inn, including in printed publications, on our website, and on our social media accounts. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken or to have images of you used, please alert the Membership Team at the start of the event. We are unable to guarantee that you will not be included in the background of photographs that are being taken. Contact: 020 7427 6385, members@middletemple.org.uk

All personal data that the Inn stores and processes is held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Inn’s Data Protection Policy. You can ask the Inn to stop using your images at any time, or request to see the personal data that the Inn holds on you. For more information please visit the Data Protection page  http://www.middletemple.org.uk/about-us/data-protection

Booking Tickets:

Members of the Inn can buy tickets online by clicking ‘Add to Cart’.  Please note that you must log in to book (if you have not yet created a log-in please register first).  Alternatively you can buy tickets from the Treasury Office in person or by telephoning 020 7427 4800.

Members of other Inns can buy tickets from the Treasury Office, in person or on 020 7427 4800.

Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 16:00 on the day of the lecture.

Please note: You cannot book a ticket online for another member of the Inn if that member needs the Qualifying Session assigned to their record. They must log in and book their own ticket, or alternatively contact the Treasury Office.

Cancellations:

Student/Hall Members - To cancel a ticket please contact the Treasury Office on 020 7427 4800.  A full refund will only be processed where a ticket is cancelled 2 clear working days or more before the event.

Masters of the Bench - are reminded that cancellations received after 17:00 on the day before the event will incur the full cost of the Event. To cancel please contact 020 7427 6385 or email benchers@middletemple.org.uk

Who can Attend

Qualifying Session Details

Disabled Access and Support

If you have questions about accessibility at the Inn or if you would like to request support, please email Laura Hacon.

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Data Protection & Photography

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