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To mark Holocaust Memorial Day | "International Justice and Personal Stories: From East West Street to The Ratline, and Beyond"

Wednesday 27th of January 2021 18:30

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Location

Online via Zoom (joining link will be circulated via email)

Timings

18:30 - 20:00

Ensure that you have joined before the QS is due to start.

Dress code

Smart Casual

Event Details

All members of the Inn are welcome to attend - please book a ticket

In his lecture marking Holocaust Memorial Day, Master Philippe Sands discusses his recent books and research on the origins of international criminal law in light of the 75th anniversary of the opening of the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg, and the role of individuals in the making and breaking of the law. 

Master Sands spoke previosuly at Middle Temple on 7 October 2019. You can access a recording of his Treasurer's Lecture HERE.

[Bookings will open at 18:00 on Friday 18 December]

Who can Attend

This event is for members only.

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 Outcomes:

After this session, students should be able to:

  • The development of the concepts of genocide and crimes against humanity;
  • The impact of the Nuremburg Trials in shaping international criminal law;
  • Individual responsibility in the making and breaking of the law.

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

This session is intended to encourage students to reflect on the wider context of legal knowledge and practice. It therefore does not relate specifically to individual provisions in the Professional Statement, but to its overall aim of ensuring that barristers have the broader knowledge and understanding of jurisprudence which underpins their professional activity.

Bookings and 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.