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Homeland Insecurity: Are Anti-Terrorism laws here to stay?

Monday 10th of June 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

When they were introduced in the UK in 1974, it was thought that the first anti-terrorism laws would last six months at most.  Now, nearly fifty years later, they are still with us, greatly expanded, doing many things that would have been unthinkable when they were first introduced, and thriving despite an end to IRA violence (their original rationale) and the general downturn in global terrorism that we have seen in recent years.  Are anti-terrorism laws here to stay?  Does it matter if they are?

A lecture from Professor Conor Gearty


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 for members only.

Dietary Requirements

Qualifying Session Details

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Learning Aims:

After this session, students should be able to:

  • Recognise the context to the Anti-Terrorism laws introduced in 1974.
  • Identify the impact these laws have had since being introduce.
  • Assess whether anti-terrorism laws are here to stay and if it matters whether they are.

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

  • TBC

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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.