Human rights under the spotlight
Release Date 26 April 2011
At a time when the Government is considering a commission to look at a British Bill of Rights as an alternative to the European Court of Human Rights, the University of Reading hosts a public lecture looking at human rights and what they are.
On Wednesday 4 May Professor Alan Cromartie, of the School of Politics and International Relations, will consider ‘Why has our generation discovered human rights?'. This is the last in the 2010-2011 series of public lectures, which sees University of Reading experts share their knowledge in an accessible and interesting way.
Our generation is engaged in a bold experiment: at national and international level, we are setting up institutions that are based on human rights. Where does the concept come from and what can be learned from the past? And what is involved in trying to enforce human rights?
Laura Walsh, organiser of the Public Lecture Series, said: "As one of the major providers of education in the Thames Valley, we are very keen to hold these kinds of public lectures. They are given by researchers eminent in their field and in a manner that is easily understood by all. They offer a unique opportunity to learn about the cutting-edge research, teaching and people that make the University a world-class institute. The lectures are incredibly popular with all sorts of different people, and always lead to some lively debate afterwards."
The public lecture starts at 8pm in the Palmer Building on the University's Whiteknights campus. Lectures are free to attend and no ticket is required
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