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The DNA of Human Rights

'Burning Issue' public lecture


We all talk glibly about human rights but what exactly are they and why are they important? Are human rights merely a collection of nebulous concepts or are they in fact a powerful tool that enables us to make crucial ethical decisions that will shape the future of our world?

Conor Gearty is professor of human rights law at LSE and was for seven years the director of LSE's Centre for the Study of Human Rights. He is also a barrister at Matrix Chambers.

Come and be part of a studio audience for this new and interactive lecture series. The lectures include audience debate and are being filmed on 12 and 13 May for television . The full list of Burning Issue lectures is available to view. Free food and drink will be provided in the interval between lectures.

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Speaker(s):

Professor Conor Gearty | talks | www

 

Date and Time:

12 May 2011 at 5:30 pm

Duration:

1 hour

 

Venue:

Sheikh Zayed Theatre
New Academic Building
London School of Economics and Political Science
London
WC2A 2AE


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Organised by:

London School of Economics & Political Science
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Tickets:

Free

Available from:

This event is free and open to all however a ticket is required. One ticket per person can be requested on Tuesday 3 May.

LSE students and staff are able to collect one ticket from the New Academic Building SU shop, located on the Kingsway side of the building from 10.00am on Tuesday 3 May.

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Event weblisting: http://www2.lse.ac.uk/publicEvents/events/2011/20110512t1730vSZT.aspx

Additional Information:

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