International Criminal Tribunals - Professor Sir Geoffrey Nice QC

In the past twenty years several international courts have been established to try crimes committed in armed conflicts. Are these courts living up to expectations? What should we expect of them? Can they ever be free of political influence (or pollution)? Is there ever a time when it is better to let go of history in the interests of a better, safer future?

Privacy and Publicity in Family Law: Their Eternal Tension - The Rt Hon Sir Nicholas Wall

There is general agreement among non-family lawyers that family procedures should be more transparent. But exactly what role should the media play in matters of family justice?

Regulating the Regulators - The Baroness Deech of Cumnor DBE

How should regulation be carried out? What is the position of quangos? What general principles should govern regulation and who should do the regulating?

The Legal Profession: Regulating for independence - Baroness Ruth Deech

Britain’s legal profession is renowned the world over for its skill and independence. But should there be self regulation or should the profession be regulated by external bodies composed of lay members? What difference will the Legal Services Act 2007 make, and should we continue to have a divided profession, barristers and solicitors?

The BBC: Defending the public interest - Baroness Deech

The BBC is an important source of value and truth not just within the UK but around the world through the World Service. How, then, should the Corporation be regulated if it is to maintain its position as a fair and independent source of news and entertainment?

The Universities: Over Regulation - Baroness Deech

The story of increasing government intervention in universities, and how it is hindering their work.

Modern Day Slavery - Nancy Kelley

Thousands of people are estimated to be working as slaves within the UK, in highly exploitative conditions, with no rights, and under threat of violence. This lecture will discuss some of the issues.

How tall can the Eurpopean Convention on Human Rights grow? - The Rt Hon Baroness Hale

Is the European Convention on Human Rights an uncontrollable beast, or does it have its own natural limits? Need we prune it, or be wary of it?