International development and human rights
“...An effective legal and judicial system is not a luxury but a key component of a well-functioning state and an essential ingredient in long term development.” James Wolfensohn – ex president of the World Bank.
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Spotlight
Law Society response to Queen's speech: Justice and Security Bill
The Queen's speech has outlined proposals to "introduce legislation to strengthen oversight of the security and intelligence agencies. This will also allow courts, through the limited use of closed proceedings, to hear a greater range of evidence in national security cases."
Law Society's response to the Queen's Speech: Communication Bill
The proposed legislation seeks to "maintain the ability" of the authorities "to access vital communications data under strict safeguards to protect the public".
The proposals are set out more fully in the Home Office press release (PDF).
Debate on alternatives to prison and whether the Human Rights Act has a role in prison reform?
Join in our lively debate on the Human Rights Act and its effect, if any, on prison reform and whether alternatives to custody really work.
The debate is being held at 6pm on the 20 June 2012.
This event is FREE and awarded with 1.5 CPD.
Speakers include:
- Simon Creighton, Partner, Bhatt Murphy Solicitors - Does the HRA have a role in prison reform?
- Penelope Gibbs, Director of the Out of Trouble programme at the Prison Reform Trust - Last resort? why new alternatives to custody don't reduce prison numbers
On the evening the Law Society will also be awarding the winner of it's annual Graham Turnbull essay competition on human rights.
Careers event: How to be a Human Rights Lawyer?
This event is now full, if you would like to be added to the waiting list please email events@lawsociety.org.uk
The Law Society will be hosting its annual human rights careers event in London on 31 May 2012.