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Axis of Protection: Human Rights in International Law Seminar Series 2015/16
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Refugee and Migration Law Discussion Group, University of Oxford


Protection, Surrogacy and Defining Refugees

Dr David Cantor

Director, Refugee Law Initiative
School of Advanced Studies, University of London

The event is open to all students and staff. No sign up is necessary, but the capacity of the room is limited, so please do come early to avoid disappointment. Refreshments will be available.

Dr David James Cantor is founder and Director of the Refugee Law Initiative and a Reader in International Human Rights Law at the School of Advanced Study, University of London, where he also runs the successful new distance-learning MA in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies

The seminar series, inaugurated in 2013, provides an opportunity for scholars to engage in discussion of contemporary and challenging issues concerning the protection of human rights in international law with emphasis on human rights law, international humanitarian law, and international refugee law.

This year, the series has received a grant from the Society of Legal Scholars Small Projects and Events Fund.

Annual Harrell-Bond Lecture

The Annual Harrell-Bond Lecture is named in honour of Dr Barbara Harrell-Bond, the founding Director of the Refugee Studies Centre. It is held each year in Michaelmas term.

Annual Elizabeth Colson Lecture

The Annual Elizabeth Colson Lecture is held in Trinity term. It is named after Professor Elizabeth Colson, a renowned anthropologist.

Public Seminar Series

Each term the RSC holds a series of public seminars, held on Wednesday evenings at Queen Elizabeth House. Click here for details of forthcoming seminars.

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Forthcoming events

A celebration of the life of David Turton

Saturday, 20 July 2024, 2pm to 3pm @ The Crypt Cafe, St Peters Church, Northchurch Terrace, London N1 4DA