Cambridge University Law Society Speakers

'American Politics and US Constitutional Law' - Helle Porsdam: CULS Lecture Mar 06, 2019

CULS is excited to present a guest lecture by Professor Helle Porsdam on American history and culture through the lens of constitutional law, taking as her point of departure the current political situation in the USA. Helle is is Professor of Law and Humanities at the Center for Studies in Legal Culture in the Copenhagen Faculty of Law, where she teaches American Culture and holds a UNESCO Chair in Cultural Rights. She did her PhD in American Studies at Yale University, and has been a Liberal Arts Fellow twice at the Harvard Law School as well as a fellow at Wolfson College, Cambridge, and the University of Munich. This event was kindly Sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/camlawsoc/

'American Politics and US Constitutional Law' - Helle Porsdam: CULS Lecture (audio) Mar 06, 2019

CULS is excited to present a guest lecture by Professor Helle Porsdam on American history and culture through the lens of constitutional law, taking as her point of departure the current political situation in the USA. Helle is is Professor of Law and Humanities at the Center for Studies in Legal Culture in the Copenhagen Faculty of Law, where she teaches American Culture and holds a UNESCO Chair in Cultural Rights. She did her PhD in American Studies at Yale University, and has been a Liberal Arts Fellow twice at the Harvard Law School as well as a fellow at Wolfson College, Cambridge, and the University of Munich. This event was kindly Sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/camlawsoc/ This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.

'Duties of an Expert Witness – before and after the Ikarian Reefer' - Lord Clarke: CULS Lecture Jan 29, 2016

Lord Clarke of the UK Supreme Court spoke about "Duties of an Expert Witness – before and after the Ikarian Reefer" on Thursday 28 January 2016 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme. Lord Clarke read economics and law at King's College, Cambridge, before being called, in 1965, to the Bar at Middle Temple where he spent 27 years. He became a QC in 1979, and was a Recorder sitting in both criminal and civil courts from 1985 to 1992. Lord Clarke was promoted to the Court of Appeal of England and Wales in 1998 and sworn of the Privy Council. Thereafter, he conducted the Marchioness and Bowbelle Inquiries. Between 2005 and 2009, Lord Clarke served as Master of the Rolls, and was appointed to the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in October 2009. He is the first Justice to be appointed directly to The Supreme Court. This event was kindly Sponsored by Simmons & Simmons. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'HRA Repeal?' - Professors Masterman and Gearty: CULS Lecture Mar 02, 2016

Professor Connor Gearty and Professor Roger Masterman spoke about reform of the Human Rights Act 1998 on Friday 26 February 2016 at the Mill Lane Lecture Rooms, as guests on the regular CULS speaker programme. Professor Gearty is a former Cambridge PhD student currently at the London School of Economics, where he holds the positions Professor of Human Rights Law and Director of the Institute of Public Affairs. He has a particular interest in the area of human rights, with extensive experience both of practising and researching in the area. Professor Masterman is a graduate of King’s College London who is currently Head of School in Durham’s Law School. His research interest also lies in the area of human rights and the HRA. This event was kindly Sponsored by Simmons & Simmons. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'Human Rights Post Brexit' - Ms Danielle Cohen: CULS Lecture Oct 19, 2017

Danielle Cohen spoke about "Human Rights Post Brexit" on Wednesday 18 October 2017 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme. Danielle Cohen is a human rights lawyer offering specialist advice on all aspects of UK immigration law, advising on the Points Based Tier System, Immigration visa applications, family-based applications and all applications made under the EU regulations.

'In defence of Foakes v Beer': CULS Debate Jan 24, 2020

On 21 January 2020, CULS hosted a debate on the proposition "In defence of Foakes v Beer", which featured Dr Janet O'Sullivan and Mr William Day, chaired by Dr Jonathan Morgan. This is the central question posed by the seminal contract case of Foakes v Beer, and a question which generations of law tripos students have had to grapple with. This event was designed to enrich the contract law tripos module and was particularly aimed at allowing Part IB students to supplement their lecture notes and further reading. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'In defence of Foakes v Beer': CULS Debate (audio) Jan 24, 2020

On 21 January 2020, CULS hosted a debate on the proposition "In defence of Foakes v Beer", which featured Dr Janet O'Sullivan and Mr William Day, chaired by Dr Jonathan Morgan. This is the central question posed by the seminal contract case of Foakes v Beer, and a question which generations of law tripos students have had to grapple with. This event was designed to enrich the contract law tripos module and was particularly aimed at allowing Part IB students to supplement their lecture notes and further reading. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.

'Independent Law Reform: Is it a Myth?' - Elizabeth Cooke: CULS Lecture Feb 05, 2014

Professor Elizabeth Cooke, Law Commissioner and University of Reading, spoke about the development of police accountability in the UK in the past five decades, in a talk entitled "Independent Law Reform: Is it a Myth?" on Tuesday 4 February 2014 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme, This event was kindly Sponsored by Simmons & Simmons. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'Information Law and Practice in the Digital Revolution' - Ashley Hurst: CULS Lecture May 09, 2017

In an environment where we now receive much of our news and media content via mobile and social media platforms, information lawyers and regulators are having to work hard to keep up. Libel trials and privacy superinjunctions are giving way to data privacy and fake news as the big legal issues of the day and English law increasingly needs to be considered alongside international law to be of practical relevance to commercial decision making, particularly for global tech players like Facebook and Google. This talk by Ashley Hurst, a media and tech litigation partner at the international firm Osborne Clarke, is a chance to gain an insight into how new digital trends are shaping our laws and regulations and how the world's leading tech companies and start ups are adapting to these changes. It will cover issues such as the GDPR and growth of data privacy, complex issues of intermediary liability, fake news, the Digital Single Market, and the general clash between innovation and freedom of expression on the one hand and reputation and privacy on the other. Ashley will also be happy to answer your questions about digital media law and becoming a digital media lawyer in today's legal market. The Cambridge University Law Society (CULS) is one of the oldest and largest student run societies in the University, the country and indeed the world. With a membership base of over a 1000, its aims are manifold and its enterprises diverse. Each year, the Law Society invites eminent speakers to address its members. The events are an exciting chance to hear from leaders in their respective fields about issues crucial to the modern legal world. In the past CULS have had the pleasure of hearing from such distinguished speakers as Justice of the Supreme Court, The Right Hon Lord Clarke of Stone-cum-Ebony; Master of the Rolls, Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury and former President of the International Court of Justice, Dame Rosalyn Higgins. This event was kindly supported by Osborne Clarke. For more information see the CULS Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/camlawsoc/

'International Law perspective on the Kashmir Issue' - Aman Hingorani: CULS Lecture Mar 03, 2017

Dr Hingorani, Lawyer at Supreme Court of India spoke about "International Law perspective on the Kashmir Issue" on 3 March 2017 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme. This event was kindly Sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/camlawsoc/

'Is shareholder value the altar on which Boards should sacrifice wider concerns about directors' duties' - Mark Rawlinson: CULS Lecture Dec 02, 2014

Mark Rawlinson, Partner at Freshfields,delivered a talk entitled "Is shareholder value the altar on which Boards should sacrifice wider concerns about directors' duties" on Monday 1 December 2014 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme, This event was kindly Sponsored by Simmons & Simmons. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'It is a myth that Tort is anything to do with individual responsibility': CULS Debate Mar 16, 2017

On 14 March 2017, CULS hosted a debate on the proposition "It is a myth that Tort is anything to do with individual responsibility", which featured Dr Janet O'Sullivan (Cambridge University), Professor Donal Nolan (Oxford University), Professor Robert Stevens (Oxford University) and Professor Steve Hedley (York University). This debate is highly relevant for anyone studying Tort law as this is a topical issue. As a key area of English law though, it should also be interesting and exciting for anyone studying Law. This event was kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'Justice and Public Will' - Lord Justice Laws: CULS Lecture Feb 24, 2014

Lord Justice Laws, Lord Justice of Appeal, gave a talk entitled "Justice and Public Will" on Friday 21 February 2014 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme, This event was kindly Sponsored by Simmons & Simmons. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'Life at the Bar' - Alex Bailin QC: CULS Lecture Feb 28, 2012

Alex Bailin QC spoke about "Life at the Bar" on Monday 27th February 2012 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme, Alex Bailin is a Member of Matrix Chambers, one the more recent Chambers (set up in 2000), said to be "a progressive, forward-thinking service which caters to the needs of the modern-day client". Described by Chambers & Partners as a barrister who "closes off problems before they arise", Alex Bailin QC is at the forefront of criminal, public, administrative and human rights law. A member of Matrix Chambers, he has been involved in some of this year's most contentious issues, including the retention of non-convicted persons' DNA. This event was kindly Sponsored by Simmons & Simmons. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'Litigating International Law' - Sir Christopher Greenwood: CULS Lecture Oct 26, 2018

Sir Christopher Greenwood GBC CMG QC spoke about "Litigating International Law" on Tuesday 23 October 2018 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme. Sir Christopher was a judge at the International Court of Justice from 2008 to 2018. He spent nearly twenty years as a Fellow of Magdalene College, Cambridge, and lecturer in the Cambridge Law Faculty, and subsequently as Professor of International Law at the London School of Economics. This event was kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'Litigating International Law' - Sir Christopher Greenwood: CULS Lecture (audio) Oct 26, 2018

Sir Christopher Greenwood GBC CMG QC spoke about "Litigating International Law" on Tuesday 23 October 2018 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme. Sir Christopher was a judge at the International Court of Justice from 2008 to 2018. He spent nearly twenty years as a Fellow of Magdalene College, Cambridge, and lecturer in the Cambridge Law Faculty, and subsequently as Professor of International Law at the London School of Economics. This event was kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.

'Mental Health and the Law' - Richard Martin: CULS Lecture Mar 03, 2020

Richard Martin spoke about "Mental Health and the Law" on Monday 2 March 2020 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular Cambridge University Law Society (CULS) speaker programme. As many Law students apply and compete for vacation schemes and training contracts, concerns surrounding work-life balance and mental wellbeing in the City are ever pertinent. Richard Martin studied law at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge before specialising in employment law. He was a partner at Gouldens/Jones Day and then at Speechly Bircham where he sat on the management committee. In 2011, Richard suffered a severe mental illness that left him hospitalised and in lengthy recovery. He is now a leading campaigner and advocate around mental health, within the legal profession and more broadly, in the UK and internationally. He provides extensive training, co-chairs the Lord Mayor’s This is Me campaign and runs the Mindful Business Charter. In 2018 he published a memoir of his illness and recovery - This too will pass - Anxiety in a Professional World. His talk aims at providing practical strategies, based on his own experience in the legal world, so that students can know the right questions to ask of potential employers and ourselves to stay healthy. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'Mental Health and the Law' - Richard Martin: CULS Lecture (audio) Mar 03, 2020

Richard Martin spoke about "Mental Health and the Law" on Monday 2 March 2020 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular Cambridge University Law Society (CULS) speaker programme. As many Law students apply and compete for vacation schemes and training contracts, concerns surrounding work-life balance and mental wellbeing in the City are ever pertinent. Richard Martin studied law at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge before specialising in employment law. He was a partner at Gouldens/Jones Day and then at Speechly Bircham where he sat on the management committee. In 2011, Richard suffered a severe mental illness that left him hospitalised and in lengthy recovery. He is now a leading campaigner and advocate around mental health, within the legal profession and more broadly, in the UK and internationally. He provides extensive training, co-chairs the Lord Mayor’s This is Me campaign and runs the Mindful Business Charter. In 2018 he published a memoir of his illness and recovery - This too will pass - Anxiety in a Professional World. His talk aims at providing practical strategies, based on his own experience in the legal world, so that students can know the right questions to ask of potential employers and ourselves to stay healthy. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.

'Miller (No 2), the Case of the Decade?' - Lord Pannick QC: CULS Lecture Mar 04, 2020

Lord Pannick QC spoke about "Miller (No 2), the Case of the Decade?" on Tuesday 3 March 2020 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular Cambridge University Law Society (CULS) speaker programme. This event was designed to enrich the constitutional law tripos module but was open to all year groups interested in gaining a deeper insight into what is arguably the most consequential and significant legal case of the last decade. Lord Pannick QC, who appeared on behalf of the applicants in Miller No. 2 shared his insight into preparations to challenge the Government on their decision to prorogue Parliament. It promises was an informative and interesting evening. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'Miller (No 2), the Case of the Decade?' - Lord Pannick QC: CULS Lecture (audio) Mar 04, 2020

Lord Pannick QC spoke about "Miller (No 2), the Case of the Decade?" on Tuesday 3 March 2020 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular Cambridge University Law Society (CULS) speaker programme. This event was designed to enrich the constitutional law tripos module but was open to all year groups interested in gaining a deeper insight into what is arguably the most consequential and significant legal case of the last decade. Lord Pannick QC, who appeared on behalf of the applicants in Miller No. 2 shared his insight into preparations to challenge the Government on their decision to prorogue Parliament. It promises was an informative and interesting evening. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.

'Parliamentary Sovereignty and Where We Are Now after the Supreme Court Rwanda Judgment': CULS Panel discussion Nov 24, 2023

Dr Tom Hickman KC, who represented Gina Miller in both Miller cases and the Lord Advocate in the recent Scottish Independence Referendum reference, was joined by Dr Stefan Theil (professor in Public Law) to delve deeply into the current constitutional status of Parliamentary Sovereignty. - Dr Tom Hickman KC: Overruling the Supreme Court’s Rwanda Judgment – what role now for Parliament? - Dr Stefan Theil: Preventing judicial review of the Rwanda policy: practical and legal difficulties For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'Parliamentary Sovereignty and Where We Are Now after the Supreme Court Rwanda Judgment': CULS Panel discussion (audio) Nov 24, 2023

Dr Tom Hickman KC, who represented Gina Miller in both Miller cases and the Lord Advocate in the recent Scottish Independence Referendum reference, was joined by Dr Stefan Theil (professor in Public Law) to delve deeply into the current constitutional status of Parliamentary Sovereignty. - Dr Tom Hickman KC: Overruling the Supreme Court’s Rwanda Judgment – what role now for Parliament? - Dr Stefan Theil: Preventing judicial review of the Rwanda policy: practical and legal difficulties For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.

'Policing the Police: Power, Scrutiny & Accountability?' - Raju Bhatt: CULS Lecture Dec 10, 2013

Raju Bhatt spoke about the development of police accountability in the UK in the past five decades, in a talk entitled "Policing the Police: Power, Scrutiny & Accountability?" on Wednesday 20 November 2013 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme, Founding partner of the leading human rights solicitors firm Bhatt Murphy, and winner of the 'Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year 2013' for outstanding achievement, Raju Bhatt is a leading human rights solicitor with special expertise in police law and deaths in custody cases. Mr Bhatt has been called upon to act in significant claims involving the Serious Organised Crime Agency, the Ministry of Defence and the Security Services. Raju Bhatt has sat on the Hillsborough Independent Panel and served on the Joint Committee on Human Rights scrutinising the draft Bill of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. This event was kindly Sponsored by Simmons & Simmons. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'Same-sex marriage in Latin America': CULS with CUSU LGBT+ Jan 30, 2018

CULS and CUSU LGBT+ are delighted to have welcomed Herman Duarte, Founding Partner at the first and only law firm in Latin America that has the express purpose of eradicating LGBT+ discrimination to the Faculty of Law on 29 January 2018. Herman also founded the Latin American Foundation for the promotion and protection of LGBT rights: Fundación Igualitos. He was named one of OUTstanding's Top 50 LGBT+ Future Leaders. Herman and his team were involved in the landmark decision of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in favour of equal marriage and transgender rights, binding on Costa Rica and over 12 states in the Inter-American jurisdiction. Herman is a vocal advocate for Equal Marriage in El Salvador, and organised the first Equal Marriage congress for the continent, in Costa Rica. He works to denounce hate crimes against LGBT+ people in the region, raising public opinion and support on the topic of marriage equality and gender recognition. There will be some filming at the event for a university social media film about CUSU LGBT+ that’s going to be put out over History Month. For more information, see: https://www.facebook.com/events/146030312849948/

'The Altered or Disordered Mind; When is the Mens Rea?' - Lord Hughes: CULS Lecture Nov 08, 2013

Lord Hughes spoke about "The Altered or Disordered Mind; When is the Mens Rea?" on Thursday 7 November 2013 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme, This event was kindly Sponsored by Simmons & Simmons. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'The Constitutional Foundations of Judicial Review': CULS Panel event Feb 06, 2019

This debate on 1 February 2019 focused on an age-old question between some of the biggest voices in constitutional law. Experience a debate between eminent professors, and hear them justify their preferred theories. This debate ties in with constitutional law teaching. Panellists: - Professor Paul Craig (St. John's College, Oxford), - Professor Christopher Forsyth (Robinson College, Cambridge) Moderator - Professor Trevor Allan (Pembroke College, Cambridge) This event was kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'The Constitutional Foundations of Judicial Review': CULS Panel event (audio) Feb 07, 2019

This debate on 1 February 2019 focused on an age-old question between some of the biggest voices in constitutional law. Experience a debate between eminent professors, and hear them justify their preferred theories. This debate ties in with constitutional law teaching. Panellists: - Professor Paul Craig (St. John's College, Oxford), - Professor Christopher Forsyth (Robinson College, Cambridge) Moderator - Professor Trevor Allan (Pembroke College, Cambridge) This event was kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk This item provides an audio entry for iTunes.

'The Defamation Act 2013: How Did We Get Here and What Does it Achieve?' - James Price QC: CULS Lecture Nov 08, 2013

James Price QC spoke about "The Defamation Act 2013: How Did We Get Here and What Does it Achieve?" on Friday 1 November 2013 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme, This event was kindly Sponsored by Simmons & Simmons. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'The Future of Legal Services' - Christina Blacklaws: CULS Lecture Oct 26, 2018

Christina Blacklaws, President of the Law Society of England and Wales spoke about "The Future of Legal Services" on Wednesday 24 October 2018 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme. Christina Blacklaws has made the transformation of the legal industry a key focus of her Presidency. She chairs the Law Society’s Legal Technology Policy Commission and has also been asked by the government to chair their Lawtech Delivery Panel. Christina is heavily involved in the technological issues relating to supra-national legislative and regulatory frameworks as well as the need to demystify lawtech and empower all lawyers to embrace relevant technology. This event was kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'The Future of Legal Services' - Christina Blacklaws: CULS Lecture (audio) Oct 26, 2018

Christina Blacklaws, President of the Law Society of England and Wales spoke about "The Future of Legal Services" on Wednesday 24 October 2018 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme. Christina Blacklaws has made the transformation of the legal industry a key focus of her Presidency. She chairs the Law Society’s Legal Technology Policy Commission and has also been asked by the government to chair their Lawtech Delivery Panel. Christina is heavily involved in the technological issues relating to supra-national legislative and regulatory frameworks as well as the need to demystify lawtech and empower all lawyers to embrace relevant technology. This event was kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.

'The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper' - Ray Tough: CULS Lecture Nov 21, 2018

Ray Tough spoke about "The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper" on Monday 20 November 2018 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular Cambridge University Law Society (CULS) speaker programme. Ray is a crime historian and was a Detective Constable with the West Yorkshire Police during the Yorkshire Ripper investigation. Hear his perspectives on the investigation, which led to seminal cases like Hill v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire. This event was kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper' - Ray Tough: CULS Lecture (audio) Nov 21, 2018

Ray Tough spoke about "The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper" on Monday 20 November 2018 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular Cambridge University Law Society (CULS) speaker programme. Ray is a crime historian and was a Detective Constable with the West Yorkshire Police during the Yorkshire Ripper investigation. Hear his perspectives on the investigation, which led to seminal cases like Hill v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire. This event was kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.

'The Last Human Right, or its Antithesis? Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, the Right to Life and the Right to Choose the Timing and Manner of Death' - Paul Bowen QC: CULS Lecture Mar 08, 2013

Paul Bowen QC spoke about "The Last Human Right, or its Antithesis? Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, the Right to Life and the Right to Choose the Timing and Manner of Death" on Friday 25th January 2013 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme, Law Society Advocate of the Year 2009 and counsel for Tony Nicklinson in the widely publicised euthanasia case in August 2012, Paul Bowen QC is a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers specialising in public law and human rights, with a particular interest in cases involving serious medical treatment, the right of autonomy and the right to life. In the Divisional Court, he argued that the law "encourages those with the means to Switzerland. For those without the means it offers 'Hobson's Choice' of amateur DIY death or continued suffering. Those who cannot end their own life are left to suffer". Mr Bowen acted for Debbie Purdy in her successful challenge to the DPP's policy on assisted suicide prosecutions in 2008 and also represented Peter Sutcliffe in his tariff-setting appeal in December 2010. This event was kindly Sponsored by Simmons & Simmons. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'The Role of Law Officers: Law at the heart of the Government' - Oliver Heald: CULS Lecture Feb 14, 2014

Oliver Heald MP, spoke about the government's views are on judicial review reform, and its policy on human rights, in a talk entitled "The Role of Law Officers: Law at the heart of the Government" on Thursday 13 February 2014 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme, This event was kindly Sponsored by Simmons & Simmons. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'They Think it's All Over; It is Now' - Lucy Stone QC: CULS Lecture Oct 18, 2013

Lucy Stone QC spoke about "They Think it's All Over; It is Now" on Wednesday 16th October 2013 at the Faculty of Law, as a guest on the regular CULS speaker programme, Also known as 'Lucy No-Stone-Left-Unturned', Lucy Stone QC of Queen Elizabeth Buildings is one of the most established family law barristers in England. Speaking about the finance for children of unmarried parents, Lucy will explore what difference the parents' marriage makes to the child - does it? Should it? This event was kindly Sponsored by Simmons & Simmons. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'This House Believes Strict Liability Has No Place in Criminal Law' - CULS Fellows' Debate Nov 13, 2015

On Thursday 12 November 2015, Cambridge University Law Society (CULS) hosted a debate on the proposition: 'This House Believes Strict Liability Has No Place in Criminal Law'. Proposition: Professor Andrew Ashworth (Oxford) & Dr John Stanton-Ife (KCL) Opposition: Professor Andrew Simester (Cambridge) & Dr Findlay Stark (Cambridge) Chair: James Riseley This event was kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'This House Believes That Duties of Care are Really Duties': CULS Debate Mar 08, 2013

The final CULS Speakers event for 2012-13 was a debate on the proposition "This House Believes That Duties of Care are Really Duties", which featured Nick McBride (Pembroke) and Sandy Steel (Murray Edwards) for the proposition, and Jonathan Morgan (Corpus Christi) and Janet O'Sullivan (Selwyn) against. The debate was Chaired by the out-going President of CULS Jacynth Bassett, introduced by Gretel Scott (Speakers Secretary) and organised by Gretel Scott and Maya Kaye (Vice Speakers Secretary). The debate was held on Monday 4th March at 7:30pm Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge. This debate is highly relevant for anyone studying Tort law as this is a topical issue. As a key area of English law though, it should also be interesting and exciting for anyone studying Law. This event was kindly Sponsored by Simmons & Simmons. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'This House believes that there is no need for Joint Enterprise liability in English law' - CULS Fellows' Debate Feb 19, 2014

On Tuesday 18 February, Cambridge University Law Society (CULS) hosted a debate between Professor Graham Virgo, Dr Findlay Stark, Professor Andrew Simester and Dr Matthew Dyson, entitled "This House believes that there is no need for Joint Enterprise liability in English law". This event was kindly Sponsored by Simmons & Simmons. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

'What underpins judicial review?' - CULS Fellows' Debate Feb 05, 2016

CULS is delighted to present Professor Paul Craig and Professor Christopher Forsyth. On the 4 February 2016 in the Faculty of Law at the University of Cambridge, they explored what principles underpin judicial review in the UK in a dialogue. Professor Paul Craig is Professor of English Law at Oxford and a Vinerian scholar. Professor Christopher Forsyth is Professor of Public Law and Private International Law at Cambridge. For more information on the event see https://www.facebook.com/events/553390161490285/ This event was kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

CULS Speaker Event: 'Gender, Culture & Abortion in Northern Ireland' - Dr Stephanie Palmer Nov 01, 2017

Dr Stephanie Palmer, lecturer in Civil Liberties and Human Rights, European Human Rights Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, and Medical Law and Life Sciences, gave a talk on "Gender, culture, and abortion law in Northern Ireland" to Cambridge University Law Society on 31 October 2017.

CULS Speakers event: Brexit Panel with Professor Barnard & Dr Julie Smith Nov 10, 2017

Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Union law, and Dr Julie Smith, Director of the European Centre, gave a talk on Brexit issues. Both our speakers are incredibly knowledgeable on Europe and Brexit. Major themes of the talk include the constitutionality of the EU (Withdrawal) Bill; trade, immigration, and the Northern Irish border questions; the proposed legal frameworks for UK-EU relations and citizens’ rights post-Brexit. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

CULS/CLR Lecture: 'Algorithms & Profiling in Counter-Terrorism' Nov 15, 2017

Professor Andrew Murray is a Professor of Law at London School of Economics, with a particular interest in New Media and Technology Law. On 14 November 2017, Professor Murray gave a lecture at the Faculty as a guest of CULS and CLR. The event was kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance.

Judge James Crawford: CULS Discussion Oct 13, 2015

A discussion held with Judge James Crawford on 9 October 2015. CULS was delighted to partner with Clifford Chance for the first speaker event of Michaelmas term. On the 9th of October, His Excellency Judge James Crawford spoke to the society. The format of the event was an interview followed by a Q & A. James Crawford was elected a judge of the International Court of Justice for a full term of 9 years in November 2014 and took his seat on the court on the 6th February 2015. From 1992-2014 he was the Whewell Professor of International Law at the University of Cambridge. He is widely considered to be one of the foremost commentators on public international law in the world. This was the first time Judge Crawford addressed the society since taking up his role at the ICJ.

Land Law: Q&A with the Law Commissioner: CULS Panel event Nov 27, 2018

On 26 November 2018, the Cambridge University Law Society (CULS) presented a panel Q&A on the Law Commission's 2018 Report "Updating the Land Registration Act 2002". The panel featured Professor Nicholas Hopkins (Law Commissioner for Property Law), Judge Elizabeth Cooke (Principal Judge of the Land Registration Tribunal), Amy Goymour and Professor Martin Dixon (to be confirmed). They explored the Report and took questions from the audience. This event was kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk

Land Law: Q&A with the Law Commissioner: CULS Panel event (audio) Nov 27, 2018

On 26 November 2018, the Cambridge University Law Society (CULS) presented a panel Q&A on the Law Commission's 2018 Report "Updating the Land Registration Act 2002". The panel featured Professor Nicholas Hopkins (Law Commissioner for Property Law), Judge Elizabeth Cooke (Principal Judge of the Land Registration Tribunal), Amy Goymour and Professor Martin Dixon (to be confirmed). They explored the Report and took questions from the audience. This event was kindly sponsored by Clifford Chance. For more information see the CULS website at: https://culs.org.uk This entry provides an audio source for iTunes.

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