News updates and items of interest
2010
August
- Vietnamese lawyer, Mr Le Cong Dinh.
- Human rights lawyer and Director of the Hisham Mubarak Law Centre, Ahmed Seif El-Islam.
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Introductory: Monday, 27th September 2010, 2.00pm – 5.00pm, Herbert Smith, London, 3 CPD
Missions/Trial Observations: Monday, 27th September 2010, 5.30 to 7.00pm, Herbert Smith, London, 1.5 CPD
Advanced: Friday 1st October 2010, 10.00am – 5.00pm, Withers, London, 6 CPD
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Location: Thailand
Last Date: August 23, 2010
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In view of the ongoing gay rights debates in India, Uganda, Europe, America and elsewhere, the panel will explore some reasons behind the marginal status of gay issues within legal rights discourse. What engenders the relative invisibility of such issues within national and international law? Can arguments based on cultural relativity and sensitivity justify opposition to gay equality?
A panel of distinguished speakers will address these issues to an audience of students, academics, lawyers, and the broader public at the University College London’s Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre. Friday 15 October 2010. For information visit gayrights.eventbrite.com
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July
Dabble in computer science or content management? Enjoy a spot of coding and want to get involved in one of the most expansive student groups in UCL? Head over to the vacancies board and let us know!
March
The JUSTICE annual student conference for students, trainee solicitors and pupil barristers on Saturday 27 March 2010 (10am - 5pm) is still taking bookings.
Speakers include Andrew Hall QC a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers and Dan Carey of Public Interest Lawyers.
Please click here for the full programme and booking form. For further information please email .
February
The Student Human Rights Programme is hosting a Human Trafficking project to promote general awareness in developing countries. The event will consist of lectures, performances, discussion panels and a documentary and will be attended by some of the most important people in the field.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something amazing – there are a number of positions and teams you can apply to. You can get involved with publicity, get creative with the arts team, or gain experience in financial management.
Download [pdf] more details.
January
The ECHR Moots Grand Final 2010 is almost upon us!
We have our slot scheduled in the Grand Chamber at the ECHR in Strasbourg on Friday 5 March, and will shortly be putting together a schedule of lectures and other ECHR-related activities for Friday 5 and Saturday 6 March. We would like to extend a warm invitation to all supporters of the Programme and encourage you to attend this very special occasion where you will be able to meet judges of the Court and enjoy a weekend in one of Europe’s most attractive cities.
--- watch this space for more updates soon! ---
Thank you to all who have already volunteered for the Grass Roots project. The training sessions will run as follows:
the first training day will be on Monday 25th January 5:30 - 8:30pm, in Room SB1, 188 Tottenham Court Road. This is a ‘Working with Children’ course provided by the VSU. We are aware that some volunteers may have completed the course or one similar before. If you have attended the exact course before it is not necessary for you to do so again but if you have done a similar course, we strongly suggest that you come along to this course also.
We are told that ‘light snacks’ will be provided, and I’m sure it will provide a great excuse to grab a drink nearby afterwards, if anyone needs one. If you cannot attend this evening there are also others on Thursday 28th and Thursday 4th February, same time. Please let us know which session you wish to attend by emailing
Fear not, all ye with 9am lectures! As reading week approaches, the SHRP will be coming to the rescue of all early-rising students with complimentary coffee to raise spirits and awareness of the Programme. Come along to chat to the team about our current projects and how you can get involved - whether with an existing initiative, or with a new idea you may have - or perhaps you just fancy a free coffee! Venue: UCL Bloomsbury campus. Dates to be confirmed --- watch this space! ---
2009
December
Review of recent event held on 8th December is available online now. Video of the event will be posted soon.
The new UCL SHRP Grassroots Initiative 2010 is seeking volunteers to work as educators and facilitators on our pilot human rights education schools project. Click here for more details
November
Working with ELF on their Sustainable Communities Project, you will assist regionally under-represented groups in their understanding and strategic use of legal and democratic means available to them by which they can publicly participate in environmental decision making. This is done through community-driven events and advice clinics. Wide research opportunities available across all disciplines. Contact for more info
The second project in our work with the Equal Rights Trust, we are currently recruiting a mix of non-law and law volunteer researchers to work with the ERT on their global equality assessment report. Full in-house training will be provided. Contact for more details
Due to high popularity, this is now ticketed event - tickets are free - Click here for more info. An additional speaker, Matthew Ryder from Matrix Chambers, will also be on the panel