The Faculty of Advocates Human Rights and Rule of Law Committee presents a seminar on "Challenges to the Rule of Law at Home and Abroad", chaired by The Hon. Lady Scott. Speakers will be Jessica Simor QC and Paul Seils.

Registration will be from 4.30pm, with the seminar begining at 5pm.

Jessica Simor QC is recognised as one of the country’s leading specialists in public/regulatory, EU and human rights law, acting for a wide range of clients, ranging from large companies, regulators, Government departments, NGOs, and for private individuals. She has particular experience in data protection privacy/data protection, tax, regulatory/competition law across different industries and in civil liberties work.

Paul Seils is Vice President of the International Centre for Transitional Justice, and was formerly Head of Situational Analysis in the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court.

The event will be followed by a drinks reception from 6pm.

This event has been accredited with 1 hour Substantive Law CPD

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