Debate on the future of UK human rights law

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Cumbria Law Centre a debate on the future of the UK human rights law will take place at the University of Cumbria, Carlisle, at the law centre's AGM on 14 October 2010. Taking part in the debate will be two guest speakers, Professor John Fitzpatrick and campaigning Scottish solicitor, Mike Dailly.

For the last 21 years Professor John Fitzpatrick has been the Director of the award-winning Kent Law Clinic, based at the University of Kent's Law School, as well as having worked in community law centres in London's Brixton and Hammersmith. Also participating will be Mike Dailly, Principal Solicitor of Govan and Govanhill Law Centres. Mike is also chairperson of the Active Learning Centre, a human rights and pro-democracy charity which works in Africa, the Middle East, India and South East Asia. 

Further details of the event will be available from Cumbria Law Centre in early course.