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Terrorism proscription and the rule of law
Thursday 30th October, 18:00 - 19:30, followed by a drinks reception
Doughty Street Chambers welcomes you to a seminar with Professor Ben Saul, UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms while Countering Terrorism.
The UK has introduced expansive terrorism laws since 9/11, including the power to ban organisations and prosecute their members and supporters.
The use of terrorism powers to curtail the right to protest poses new challenges.
The exercise by the Home Secretary of broad discretionary powers to proscribe organisations constricts freedom of movement and association, chills speech, and can have severe consequences including loss of liberty, reputation, employment and family life.
The impact of these measures is often most acute amongst religious and ethnic minorities, including Palestinian and Kurdish groups.
This seminar brings together practitioners and academics to discuss the current legal dimensions of terrorism proscription, as well as providing those acting for clients in this area a practical understanding of the offences contained in Part II of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Our speakers include:
- On international law, UN Special Rapporteur on Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights Professor Ben Saul
- On judicial review, Adam Straw KC
- Counsel in terrorism and national security cases at Doughty Street Chambers, Jacob Bindman, Tayyiba Bajwa, Jessie Smith.
Recording available on request: events@doughtystreet.co.uk.
Accessing the Event
Please note that while this event will take place in person at Doughty Street Chambers, we are pleased to offer online attendance for those who are unable to join us in person, to support accessibility. To request online attendance, please email events@doughtystreet.co.uk.
