Date: 16th June Title: National Security and the Rule of Law; competing interests or complementary priorities? Since 9/11 there has been much discussion about the perceived ‘competing’ interests of the rule of law and national security. In light of recent events in Syria and Iraq, these issues continue to be highly topical. In this lecture […]
Date: 11th-14th June In honour of the 800th Anniversary of Magna Carta, on June 11-14, 2015 in London, the ABA will present a series of continuing legal education programs and plenary sessions featuring preeminent speakers. The focus will include the original 1215 version of Magna Carta and its four subsequent versions, as well as the […]
22nd April 2015 2015 marks the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta. The values enshrined in the Magna Carta remain as valuable today as they have ever been. Justice, fairness, equality and legitimacy remain central to a strong, democratic legal system. They are lasting values, which will remain as relevant to lawyers […]
Thursday 19 February 2015 Speaker: The Rt Hon the Lord Igor Judge Lecture followed by a drinks reception with light food. For Details, click here.
Tuesday 17th March 2015 Maidenhead Berkshire To celebrate the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, we are delighted to not only be hosting the touring Magna Carta Women Exhibition by Tracy Satchwill, but also having Tracy join us to talk about her fascinating work. She describes her exhibition as “a playful collage […]
29 October Speaker Canon Dr Mark Hocknull, Chancellor, discusses ‘George Boole – Commemorating Genius’, as part of the Lincoln Magna Carta Lecture Series 2015. Canon Dr Mark Hocknull, Chancellor, discusses George Boole – Commemorating Genius, which will take place in the beautiful Chapter House of Lincoln Cathedral: a breath-taking backdrop for this lecture; the last […]
23 October The Frequency Festival returns to Lincoln to showcase international and local work from artists that use digital tools and new media as part of the Magna Carta 800 celebrations. Frequency Festival 2015 will see virtual realities blur with medieval streets when Lincoln’s biennial festival of digital culture returns for its third edition. This […]
Professor Mona Siddiqui discusses ‘Faith as Struggle'; the penultimate installment to the Lincoln Magna Carta Lecture Series 2015. Professor Mona Sidiqui, OBE FRSE FRSA, continues the lecture series with her stimulating debate on Faith as Struggle. This lecture will be hosted by Bishop Grosseteste University, and will take place in The Chapel. Situated in the […]
16 July The next installment to the Magna Carta Lecture Series 2015: Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, hosts his lecture in Lincoln Cathedral. Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, continues the Lincoln Magna Carta Lecture Series. The lecture will be held in the Nave of Lincoln’s beautiful Cathedral. Tickets for […]
10 June This event hosts the High Sheriff’s Legal Service, followed by Speaker Lord Judge who will be holding the next discussion in the Magna Carta Lecture Series in Lincoln Cathedral. The 2015 Magna Lecture Series continues with this special event that hosts both the High Sheriff’s Legal Service, and Lord Judge’s addition to the […]