Constitutions are considered tools to entrench peace and the rule of law; however, using constitutions to fulfil these demands raises challenges and so requires new way of thinking on how constitutions are drafted/amended in such contexts. A result of these demands is that it has become necessary to simultaneously pursue the sometimes-inconsistent requirements of peace-making...
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CONSTITUTIONALISM AND CONSTITUTIONAL ACTORS IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE
How do constitutions conceive of duties in addition to rights? How do constitutional provisions manufacture national identity through symbolism? What is the role of the courts in a dominant political party system in shaping the constitution? This panel brings together a range of theoretical, empirical, and comparative perspectives to challenge and explore concepts of constitutionalism...
TRANSSYSTEMIC LEGISPRUDENCE
This panel explores questions of legisprudence from a transsystemic perspective. It examines the characteristics of “good“ legislation, focussing on intertwined questions of process and substance. Panellists will discuss the role of the participatory elements of law-making, including consultation and information-sharing. They will reflect on the function of parliamentary committees in the evaluation of legislation, and...
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND THE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION PRINCIPLE
Recent years have seen a rise in the importance of religion in both the private and the public spheres, as well as an increase in demands for full equality by disempowered groups such as women and gays. The combined effect of these two phenomena has been an escalation in the conflict between claims of religious...
“READER MEETS AUTHOR“ OF “DISCRIMINATION AS STIGMA“ BY IYIOLA SOLANKE. PART 2/2: MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL RESPONSES
“Meets Author Roundtable“ to discuss recently released book: “Discrimination as Stigma“ by Iyiola Solanke. Equality Law Scholars from diverse regions and perspectives will each address the comparative law approach to discrimination offered in the book and how it relates to their own region and research. The regions include: Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Brazil and...
30 YEARS OF THE BRAZILIAN CONSTITUTION: THE NEED TO TAKE STOCK
On the eve of the thirtieth anniversary of the Constitution, it is urgent to take stock of this reality. The 1988 Constitution structures the welfare state model with a view to eradicating inequalities based, above all, on the strengthening of the social order and the protection of human rights. In this sense the prospective meaning...
GOVERNING TECHNOLOGY UNDER INTERNATIONAL AND EUROPEAN LAW: ENHANCING SECURITY WHILST SAFEGUARDING RIGHTS (?)
Cutting-edge technologies may have a beneficial impact, including in terms of enhanced security and democracy. Yet, distinctive elements of the current technological era, such as the raising role of private actors and the growing automation, challenge traditional legal categories and raise new regulatory concerns. International and EU law are continuously confronting with a whole array...
RIGHTS, GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN A DATA INTENSIVE AGE
In the inexorable march of digital technology, one‘s identity is constantly being shaped, measured and defined by fellow citizens, private enterprises and public authorities. This affects the understanding of ourselves as voters, of others as honest citizens, and of heroes of bygone days which we once held dear in our hearts. While individuals‘ lives are...
HUMAN RIGHTS PERFORMANCE IN TAIWAN
In the past three decades, Taiwan has made a great stride in protecting human rights since democratization. This is all the more remarkable given the emergence of democratic backsliding around the globe and should be attributed not only to the government, including all three branches but also to civil society. This panel comprises four students...
SECRECY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN NATIONAL SECURITY LAW
This panel seeks to examine issues surrounding secrecy in security-related public law cases. Specifically, the panel will focus on exploring how UK courts have managed secrecy, and the potential implications for state accountability. The panel is chaired by Dr Hayley Hooper, and Dr Fergal Davis will act as a discussant.