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18th November 2019
Location

The Reading Room

Reading Room,

The Law Society,

113 Chancery Lane,

London, WC2A 1PL

Can someone accused of blasphemy ever receive a fair trial in Pakistan?

With a panel of expert speakers, the seminar will provide a holistic overview of the current outlook for the freedom of religion or belief and the persecution of minorities in Pakistan. It will examine the challenges faced by lawyers who represent the most vulnerable minorities and what the international community can do to support those at risk, particularly those accused of blasphemy. The panel discussion will also consider the current situation regarding the nationalisation of Edwardes College in Peshawar.

Chair:

Zimran Samuel, Doughty Street Chambers and LSE

Speakers:

Saif ul-Malook, Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan

Sir Charles Hoare, Secretary to the Independent Review of the Foreign Secretary of FCO Support for Persecuted Christians

Revd. Rana Khan, Anglican Rector who has worked at the Church of Pakistan, Church of England and Lambeth Palace


Date: Monday 18th November 2019

Time: 18:30 Registration, 19:00 Seminar commences, 20:00 Reception

Venue: Reading Room, The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PL

 

If you're interested in attending this seminar, please email Zimran Samuel at z.samuel@doughtystreet.co.uk.