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Public Lectures from the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge

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The Faculty of Law has a thriving calendar of lectures and seminars spanning the entire gamut of legal, political and philosophical topics. Regular programmes are run by many of the Faculty's Research Centres, and a number of high-profile speakers who are leaders in their fields often speak at the Faculty on other occasions as well. Audio recordings from such events are published in our various podcast collections. Video recordings are available via YouTube.

Episodes

CELS #Brexit Myths podcast: Part 1

The Centre for European Legal Studies, University of Cambridge explores the common myths of #Brexit. In this exclusive podcast three academics from the Centre for European Legal Studies, University of Cambridge, give their verdicts on twelve common myths about the UK’s #Brexit from the EU. We speak to Professor Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Union Law and a Senior Fellow in the UK in a Changing Europe Programme; Dr Markus Gehring, University Lecturer in Law at the Law Faculty and forme...

Jan 14, 201932 min

CELS #Brexit Myths podcast: Part 2

The Centre for European Legal Studies, University of Cambridge explores the common myths of #Brexit. In this exclusive podcast three academics from the Centre for European Legal Studies, University of Cambridge, give their verdicts on twelve common myths about the UK’s #Brexit from the EU. We speak to Professor Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Union Law and a Senior Fellow in the UK in a Changing Europe Programme; Dr Markus Gehring, University Lecturer in Law at the Law Faculty and forme...

Jan 14, 201929 min

Panel 7: New Issues in Reparations

On 16-17 November 2018, the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, in collaboration with the Athens Public International Law Center, held a workshop entitled ‘Rethinking Reparations in International Law’, organised by Dr Veronika Fikfak, fellow and director of studies at Homerton College, and Professor Photini Pazartzis, professor at the Faculty of Law at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens. This is Panel 7, chaired by Surabhi Ranganathan, featuring: - Raphaëlle Nollez-Goldb...

Dec 03, 201834 minEp. 7

Panel 6: New Areas: The Environment

On 16-17 November 2018, the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, in collaboration with the Athens Public International Law Center, held a workshop entitled ‘Rethinking Reparations in International Law’, organised by Dr Veronika Fikfak, fellow and director of studies at Homerton College, and Professor Photini Pazartzis, professor at the Faculty of Law at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens. This is Panel 6, chaired by Danae Azaria, featuring: - Malgosia Fitzmaurice, Queen Ma...

Dec 03, 201849 minEp. 6

Panel 5: Non-Monetary Remedies

On 16-17 November 2018, the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, in collaboration with the Athens Public International Law Center, held a workshop entitled ‘Rethinking Reparations in International Law’, organised by Dr Veronika Fikfak, fellow and director of studies at Homerton College, and Professor Photini Pazartzis, professor at the Faculty of Law at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens. This is Panel 5, chaired by Megan Donaldson, featuring: - Berk Demirkol, University o...

Dec 03, 201855 minEp. 5

Panel 4: Moral Damages

On 16-17 November 2018, the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, in collaboration with the Athens Public International Law Center, held a workshop entitled ‘Rethinking Reparations in International Law’, organised by Dr Veronika Fikfak, fellow and director of studies at Homerton College, and Professor Photini Pazartzis, professor at the Faculty of Law at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens. This is Panel 4, chaired by Veronika Fikfak, featuring: - Ceren Zeynep Pirim, Univers...

Dec 03, 20181 hr 3 minEp. 4

Panel 3: Monetary Remedies

On 16-17 November 2018, the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, in collaboration with the Athens Public International Law Center, held a workshop entitled ‘Rethinking Reparations in International Law’, organised by Dr Veronika Fikfak, fellow and director of studies at Homerton College, and Professor Photini Pazartzis, professor at the Faculty of Law at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens. This is Panel 3, chaired by Fernando Bordin, featuring: - Julia Motte-Baumvol, Univer...

Dec 03, 20181 hr 4 minEp. 3

Panel 2: Theories and reparations

On 16-17 November 2018, the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, in collaboration with the Athens Public International Law Center, held a workshop entitled ‘Rethinking Reparations in International Law’, organised by Dr Veronika Fikfak, fellow and director of studies at Homerton College, and Professor Photini Pazartzis, professor at the Faculty of Law at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens. This is Panel 2, chaired by Federica Paddeu, featuring: - Charalampos Giannakopoulos,...

Dec 03, 201853 minEp. 2

'From Clarence Thomas to Brett Kavanaugh: The selection and politics of nominees to the US Supreme Court': Shanin Specter - Clare College Lecture (audio)

On 27 November 2018 Clare College, Cambridge, hosted Visiting Clare Fellow Mr Shanin Specter (1983) who delivered a lecture entitled "From Clarence Thomas to Brett Kavanaugh: The selection and politics of nominees to the US Supreme Court". Mr Specter has taught at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, UC Hastings College of the Law, UC Berkley School of Law and Stanford Law School. He is a founding Partner of the US firm Kilne & Specter. For any more information about the event, contact eve...

Nov 30, 201837 min

CELH Annual Lecture 2018: 'Martial Law in Black and White: the rule of law, the British empire and the Privy Council, 1899-1906' - Michael Lobban

On 26 November 2018 Professor Michael Lobban (LSE) delivered the CELH annual lecture on the topic 'Martial Law in Black and White: the rule of law, the British empire and the Privy Council, 1899-1906'. The Centre for English Legal History (CELH) was formally established in 2016 to provide a hub for researchers working in legal history across the University of Cambridge. The Centre holds regular seminars during academic terms, and an annual centrepiece lecture. To find out more, please refer to: ...

Nov 27, 20181 hr 2 minEp. 3

Post-Brexit Options for the UK: New Legal Analysis

On 16 November 2018 the SRI (Strategic Research Initiative) and the CBR, the Centre for Business Research, University of Cambridge, held a conference at Peterhouse College in Cambridge on Brexit with the aim of encouraging interdisciplinary discussion amongst academics and further research on the implications of the UK leaving the EU for public policy. While politicians in Westminster were arguing about the merits of Theresa May, the Prime Minister’s draft Withdrawal Agreement simultaneously del...

Nov 22, 201857 min

Panel 1: Introduction to reparations

On 16-17 November 2018, the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, in collaboration with the Athens Public International Law Center, held a workshop entitled ‘Rethinking Reparations in International Law’, organised by Dr Veronika Fikfak, fellow and director of studies at Homerton College, and Professor Photini Pazartzis, professor at the Faculty of Law at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens. This is Panel 1, chaired by Photini Pazartzis, featuring: - Gustavo Prieto, Universit...

Nov 22, 201841 minEp. 1

Egg Freezing in the UK: The data we have is the tip of the iceberg: Zeynep Gurtin

On 15 November 2018 the Cambridge Family Law Centre, and the Cambridge Socio-Legal Group hosted Dr Zeynep Gurtin of the Institute for Women's Health, University College London, who spoke on the subject "Egg Freezing in the UK: The data we have is the tip of the iceberg". In this seminar, Dr Gurtin discusses her research into egg freezing in the UK. In particular, she focuses on what aspects of this fast-growing phenomenon have, to date, been accurately captured in national and HFEA data reportin...

Nov 16, 201844 minEp. 5

Britain’s Broken Economic Model and Why Brexit isn’t the Cure

Simon Deakin, Director of the Centre for Business Research and Professor of Law at the University of Cambridge, tells the Cambridge Public Policy SRI (Strategic Research Initiative) why Brexit isn’t the cure for Britain’s broken economic model. On 16 November 2018 the SRI and the CBR, the Centre for Business Research, University of Cambridge, are holding a conference in Cambridge on Brexit with the aim of encouraging interdisciplinary discussion amongst academics and further research on the impl...

Nov 10, 201833 min

'Where Are We Going? Reflections on the Rule of Law in a Dangerous World': The 2018 Sir David Williams Lecture

On Friday 19 October 2018, The Rt Hon. Beverley McLachlin delivered the 2018 Sir David Williams Lecture entitled "Where Are We Going? Reflections on the Rule of Law in a Dangerous World". The Sir David Williams Lecture is an annual address delivered by a guest lecturer in honour of Sir David Williams, Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of English Law and Emeritus Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University. More information about this lecture, including photographs from the event, is available from the C...

Oct 23, 201852 minEp. 17

Young Practitioners' Event Organised with ICC YAF 2017: Panel on The Clash Between the Common Law and Civil Law Approach in International Arbitration

This Young Practitioners’ Event was organized in association with the ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) on 17 March 2017, and preceded the main conference. This event was aimed at encouraging young practitioners to exchange professional experience and create a network that strengthens relationships within the young arbitration community. The panel discussion was on: Clash Between the Common Law and Civil Law Approach in International Arbitration 1. Moderator: Ania Farren / Partner Berwin Leighto...

Oct 15, 20181 hr 55 min

Conversations with Judge James Crawford: Part 1: Early Life and Career (3 May 2018)

Judge Crawford was interviewed on 3 and 4 May 2018, in his office at The Hague. Audio recordings are available on the Squire Law Library website with transcript of those recordings: - Part 1: Early Life and Career (3 May 2018); - Part 2: Scholarly Works (4 May 2018). For more information, see the Squire website at https://www.squire.law.cam.ac.uk/eminent-scholars-archive

Aug 09, 20181 hr 44 minEp. 28

Conversations with Judge James Crawford: Part 2: Scholarly Works (4 May 2018)

Judge Crawford was interviewed on 3 and 4 May 2018, in his office at The Hague. Audio recordings are available on the Squire Law Library website with transcript of those recordings: - Part 1: Early Life and Career (3 May 2018); - Part 2: Scholarly Works (4 May 2018). For more information, see the Squire website at https://www.squire.law.cam.ac.uk/eminent-scholars-archive

Aug 09, 20181 hr 56 minEp. 28

Conclusions: Why 'Fairness' Matters!: David Feldman (Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference)

The Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference was held at the Faculty of Law on 2 July 2018, hosted by the Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice, and the Centre for Public Law. The Ministry of Justice announced a public consultation into the law, policy and procedure relating to parole which closes on 28 July. The purpose of this conference was to engage in discussions with leading figures in the field and to enrich responses to the consultation. For information about the conference se...

Jul 02, 20189 minEp. 18

Conclusions: Why 'Fairness' Matters!: Ruth Armstrong (Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference)

The Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference was held at the Faculty of Law on 2 July 2018, hosted by the Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice, and the Centre for Public Law. The Ministry of Justice announced a public consultation into the law, policy and procedure relating to parole which closes on 28 July. The purpose of this conference was to engage in discussions with leading figures in the field and to enrich responses to the consultation. For information about the conference se...

Jul 02, 201816 minEp. 17

Improving Independence, Transparency, Efficiency and Effectiveness?: Anthea Hucklesby (Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference)

The Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference was held at the Faculty of Law on 2 July 2018, hosted by the Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice, and the Centre for Public Law. The Ministry of Justice announced a public consultation into the law, policy and procedure relating to parole which closes on 28 July. The purpose of this conference was to engage in discussions with leading figures in the field and to enrich responses to the consultation. For information about the conference se...

Jul 02, 201813 minEp. 16

Improving Independence, Transparency, Efficiency and Effectiveness?: Baroness Newlove (Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference)

The Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference was held at the Faculty of Law on 2 July 2018, hosted by the Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice, and the Centre for Public Law. The Ministry of Justice announced a public consultation into the law, policy and procedure relating to parole which closes on 28 July. The purpose of this conference was to engage in discussions with leading figures in the field and to enrich responses to the consultation. For information about the conference se...

Jul 02, 201813 minEp. 15

Improving Independence, Transparency, Efficiency and Effectiveness?: Laura Janes (Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference)

The Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference was held at the Faculty of Law on 2 July 2018, hosted by the Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice, and the Centre for Public Law. The Ministry of Justice announced a public consultation into the law, policy and procedure relating to parole which closes on 28 July. The purpose of this conference was to engage in discussions with leading figures in the field and to enrich responses to the consultation. For information about the conference se...

Jul 02, 201813 minEp. 14

Improving Independence, Transparency, Efficiency and Effectiveness?: Martin Jones (Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference)

The Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference was held at the Faculty of Law on 2 July 2018, hosted by the Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice, and the Centre for Public Law. The Ministry of Justice announced a public consultation into the law, policy and procedure relating to parole which closes on 28 July. The purpose of this conference was to engage in discussions with leading figures in the field and to enrich responses to the consultation. For information about the conference se...

Jul 02, 201818 minEp. 13

Law and Theory: Dr Paul Daly (Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference)

The Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference was held at the Faculty of Law on 2 July 2018, hosted by the Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice, and the Centre for Public Law. The Ministry of Justice announced a public consultation into the law, policy and procedure relating to parole which closes on 28 July. The purpose of this conference was to engage in discussions with leading figures in the field and to enrich responses to the consultation. For information about the conference se...

Jul 02, 201826 minEp. 12

Law and Theory: Phillippa Kaufmann QC (Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference)

The Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference was held at the Faculty of Law on 2 July 2018, hosted by the Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice, and the Centre for Public Law. The Ministry of Justice announced a public consultation into the law, policy and procedure relating to parole which closes on 28 July. The purpose of this conference was to engage in discussions with leading figures in the field and to enrich responses to the consultation. For information about the conference se...

Jul 02, 201818 minEp. 11

Law and Theory: Simon Creighton (Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference)

The Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference was held at the Faculty of Law on 2 July 2018, hosted by the Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice, and the Centre for Public Law. The Ministry of Justice announced a public consultation into the law, policy and procedure relating to parole which closes on 28 July. The purpose of this conference was to engage in discussions with leading figures in the field and to enrich responses to the consultation. For information about the conference se...

Jul 02, 201816 minEp. 10

Parole Practice: Dr Jackie Craissati MBE (Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference)

The Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference was held at the Faculty of Law on 2 July 2018, hosted by the Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice, and the Centre for Public Law. The Ministry of Justice announced a public consultation into the law, policy and procedure relating to parole which closes on 28 July. The purpose of this conference was to engage in discussions with leading figures in the field and to enrich responses to the consultation. For information about the conference se...

Jul 02, 20189 minEp. 9

Parole Practice: Lizzette Ambrose (Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference)

The Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference was held at the Faculty of Law on 2 July 2018, hosted by the Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice, and the Centre for Public Law. The Ministry of Justice announced a public consultation into the law, policy and procedure relating to parole which closes on 28 July. The purpose of this conference was to engage in discussions with leading figures in the field and to enrich responses to the consultation. For information about the conference se...

Jul 02, 201817 minEp. 8

Welcome: David Feldman (Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference)

The Parole: Law, Policy and Practice in 2018 Conference was held at the Faculty of Law on 2 July 2018, hosted by the Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice, and the Centre for Public Law. The Ministry of Justice announced a public consultation into the law, policy and procedure relating to parole which closes on 28 July. The purpose of this conference was to engage in discussions with leading figures in the field and to enrich responses to the consultation. For information about the conference se...

Jul 02, 20188 minEp. 7
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