Centre for International and Public Law
The Centre for International and Public Law (CIPL) was established in 2004 to promote excellence in the research and teaching of public law and international law. The aim is to contribute to the critical understanding of the role of national and international institutions in promoting human rights, justice and the rule of law. The Centre runs a number of events throughout the year for academics, practitioners and students. Lord Bill Brett launched the seminar series on 11 May 2004, giving a talk entitled "The Report of the World Commission on the Social Dimensions of Globalisation".
CJICL Conference 2013: Legal Tradition in a Diverse World
Saturday 18 May 2013
12:00 am, University of Cambridge
The conference will explore how legal tradition influences lawyers and the law, in both international and domestic contexts.
Brunel Law School Academics Short-listed for University-wide Student-led Teaching Awards in three categories of Excellence (2012-13)
Professor Benedict Tendayi Chigara was shortlisted for the Inspirational Teaching Award alongside two other colleagues from the School of Arts; Dr Faye Fangfei Wang alongside two others for the Postgraduates' Choice Award; and Michael O'Sullivan alongside two others for The Exceptional Module Award
Prof. Chigara gives expert opinions to the United Nations OHCHR Intergovernmental Workshop on Unilateral Coercive Measures & Human Rights
Resolution 19/32 of the Human Rights Council requested the OHCHR to organize a workshop on the impact of the application of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights by the affected populations in the States targeted, with the participation of States, academic experts and civil society representatives.
"The International Judge" by Prof. Philippe Sands
Prof. Philippe Sands presented a paper on "The International Judge"
The Nuclear Test Ban: Current Legal Status and Prospects by Ms Lisa Tabassi
Ms Lisa Tabassi the Chief of the Legal Section of (CTBTO) has presented a paper on The Nuclear Test Ban: Current Legal Status and Prospects by Ms Lisa Tabassi
Brunel Student Captures the Prestigious 2013 Spirit of the Jessup Mooting Competition Prize at Grays Inn Chambers London
This year, Brunel Law School was represented by Zara Asante as sole agent.
