Law Society of Scotland Brexit seminar
 
 Thursday, 23 February 2017  
 

Law Society of Scotland Brexit seminar

We would like to invite you to the second of our free Brexit-themed seminars where leading authorities from the legal profession and the academic community will analyse the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.


The seminar will take place on Thursday 23 February, from 5.30pm for 6- 8.30pm at Glasgow Caledonian University, Hamish Wood Building, Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow.


Combining keynote speeches and roundtable discussions, this seminar will cover the topic of human rights including: the potential impact of the UK’s decision to leave the EU and the consequent withdrawal from the Charter of Fundamental Human Rights on equalities, the human rights landscape, the public and the media’s role in reporting on these issues. There will be an opportunity for a Q&A with our expert speakers.


The panel of speakers will be comprised of: Nicole Busby, Professor of Labour Law and Head of School at the University of Strathclyde; Dr Peter Geoghegan, writer and lecturer in journalism at the University of the West of Scotland; and Anthony Speaight QC, Barrister and member of the Bill of Rights Commission.
           

Learning Outcomes

An understanding of:

  • the issues surrounding the potential impact of the UK’s decision to leave the EU on equalities and human rights;
  • the potential consequences of withdrawal from the Charter of Fundamental Human Rights;
  • how the public may be affected by any changes to human rights legislation; and
  • a potential British Bill of Rights and what protections may be included in any such Bill.
 
Programme
17:30 - 18:00Registration
18:00 - 19:30Presentations and questions
Convener: Michael Clancy OBE, Director of Law Reform, The Law Society of Scotland
Speaker: Professor Nicole Busby, Professor of Labour Law and Head of School, University of Strathclyde
Speaker: Dr Peter Geoghegan, Writer and lecturer, University of the West of Scotland
Speaker: Anthony Speaight QC, Barrister and member of the Bill of Rights Commission, 4 Pump Court Chambers, Temple, London
19:30 - 20:10Round table discussion
20:10 - 20:30Networking and refreshments

 
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