Counter-terrorism: What cost our civil liberties?
26th August 2003
Are human rights incompatible with a ‘war on terror’? How can we preserve civil liberties in an emerging ‘risk society’? What restrictions are Australians prepared to accept in the name of national security?
Two leading authorities will address these issues on Wednesday 27 August at a seminar organised by the Australian Human Rights Centre at the University of New South Wales.
Speakers:
Two leading authorities will address these issues on Wednesday 27 August at a seminar organised by the Australian Human Rights Centre at the University of New South Wales.
Speakers:
- Associate Professor Michael Humphrey, Head of the School of Sociology at UNSW. His recent publications include The Politics of Atrocity and Reconciliation: From Terror to Trauma (2002).
- Professor Hilary Charlesworth, Director of the Centre for International and Public Law at the Australian National University. Her recent publications include Writing in rights: Australia and the protection of human rights (2002) and Concepts of Equality in International Law (2002).
What: Terrorism and security law seminar
When: 1pm - 2pm, Wednesday 27 August 2003
Where: UNSW Kensington campus, Central Lecture Block 1
The event is sponsored by the Australian Human Rights Centre, the International Law Association and the UNSW Faculty of Law.
For more information: John Squires, Director, AHRC ph 9385 3637.
Media contact: Denise Knight, UNSW Media Office ph 9385 3192 mob 0405 207 685
When: 1pm - 2pm, Wednesday 27 August 2003
Where: UNSW Kensington campus, Central Lecture Block 1
The event is sponsored by the Australian Human Rights Centre, the International Law Association and the UNSW Faculty of Law.
For more information: John Squires, Director, AHRC ph 9385 3637.
Media contact: Denise Knight, UNSW Media Office ph 9385 3192 mob 0405 207 685
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