The UK screening of "The Long Haul", a human rights documentary inspired by the life of a human rights founding father, Sir Nigel Rodley, as we approach what would have been his birthday on 1st December, kicks off an eventful weekend of distinguished international and prominent Guest Speakers discussing and taking questions on the current threats posed to Human Rights in the UK today. As the Overseas Operations et al Bill makes its way through Parliament with much debated implications for the UK's international obligations and the rule of law. hear the guest speakers even put questions to each other. The weekend ends with a People's Assembly on Human Rights, a unique opportunity to take part and decide an agenda for human rights priorities going forward.

The event is proudly supported by Goldsmith Chambers.

Information about links and joining details will be sent in advance of the event date. Panel discussions will be recorded for training and outreach purposes.

The event is spread over 3 days:

(all times shown are GMT London, UK time)

Friday 27 November 2020

17:00 - 18:30 Screening of The Long Haul including a chance to hear from and ask questions the film makers, Victor Fokke of Docudon Productions, and Nadja Houben of Human Rights in the Picture , as they talk about what inspired them to make the film and they view its place in today's human rights challenges - possible special guess to be announced!

19:00 - 20:30 Panel - Putting Torture Back on the Table? The Overseas Operations et al Bill & Other Underlying Threats to the Rule of Law in the UK - Currently confirmed guest speakers include:

• Prof. Nils Melzer - UN Special Rapporteur on Torture
• Natalie Bennett - House of Lords Peer
• Prof Michael Clarke - RUSI
• Prof Francoise Hampson - University of Essex
• Sonya Sceats - Chief Executive of Freedom from Torture
• Kolbassia Haoussou MBE - Co-founder of Survivors Speak Out

Saturday 28 November 2020

17:00 - 19:00 Panel - Immigration, Migrant Rights & Rhetoric Against Migrants / Human Rights Defenders - Currently confirmed guest speakers include:

• Peter Tatchell - Director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation, Human Rights Campaigner
• Samina Iqbal - Public Law & Immigration Barrister, Goldsmith Chambers
• Jan Doerfel - (Co-organiser) Human Rights & Immigration Barrister, Chambers of Jan Doerfel & Goldsmith Chambers
• Jonathan Ellis - Project Director at The Detention Forum
• Simon Cox - Immigration and Public Law Barrister, Doughty Street Chambers
• Jacqueline McKenzie - McKenzie, Beute & Pope
• Dr Sophie Cartwright - Jesuit Refugee Service UK
• Lisa Incledon - Medical Justice
• Dr Thomas Hillen - Consultant Psychiatrist
• JJ - Expert by Experience

Sunday 29 November 2020

15:15 - 16:45 Panel - Social Justice: What Now for the Right to Peaceful Protest and Freedom of Association in the UK? Currently confirmed guest speakers include:

• Peter Tatchell - Director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation, Human Rights Campaigner
• Anthony Metzer QC - Head of Goldsmith Chambers
• Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu - Lawyer, Political & Women's Rights Activist
• Jan Doerfel - (Co-organiser) Human Rights & Immigration Barrister, Chambers of Jan Doerfel and Goldsmith Chambers
• Scott Ainslie - Lambeth Councillor, Former MEP (Green Party)
• Nicki Meyers - Co-orindator of Extinction Rebellion Disabled Rebels Network
• Douglas Killeya - XR Activist
• James Brown - Former Paralympian, Environmental Activist

18:15 - 20:00 People's Assembly on Human Rights! A unique opportunity to observe and/or take part in this creative and democratic forum where you could find yourself in a break-out room with a special guess speaker from any of the Panels to discuss what you feel are today's human rights priorities for and in the UK. This a safe space and respectful forum where you will hear information input from organisers and then participate in creating an agenda for human rights priorities collectively.

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WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT ANY OR ALL THESE EVENTS!