CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES IN HUMAN RIGHTS LAW

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON
Mithras House

1st December 2018

In the UK, and with Brexit looming, the challenges for human rights are mounting. From counter-terrorism to migration, policing to poverty, human rights are facing significant challenges. Further afield the refugee crisis expands, women’s reproductive rights and bodily autonomy are devalued and western businesses take advantage of loose governance in poorer countries. It has been said that we are now living in a world of “stealth authoritarianism” (Varol) and “democratic degeneration” (Taylor), with many states facing an overemphasised majority principle and crisis-ridden, even collusive, constitutional courts, unable or unwilling to protect the minority’s fundamental rights. This conference brings academics, researchers, activists and practitioners together in a one-day conference to discuss all of these contemporary challenges to human rights law.

To register for this conference please go to: https://shop.brighton.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/brighton-business-school/research-conferences/contemporary-challenges-to-human-rights-law

The conference fee of £60 (£30 for students) includes refreshments (tea / coffee), lunch and the wine reception.

Queries relating to conference participation and attendance can be addressed to the conference organisers Dr Claire-Michelle Smyth (c.m.smyth@brighton.ac.uk) or Dr Richard Lang (r.lang@brighton.ac.uk). Queries in relation to payments can be addressed to Mr Chris Matthews (C.R.Matthews@brighton.ac.uk)