Oct 21, 2011
Fairness, Justice and Human Rights: Realising ESCR in the UK
A conference on the topic of ‘Fairness, Justice and Human Rights: Realising Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR) in the UK’ takes place in London today and tomorrow. The conference is organised by Just Fair in partnership with the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the Law Society of England and Wales, and the Human Rights Centre (University of Essex) and will be held at the Law Society. Day one, on 21 October 2011, is a mix of plenary and breakout sessions. The plenary sessions include discussions on the effect that budget cuts will have and whether ESC rights can be protected by a bill or rights. This day features keynote speakers such as Professor Francesca Klug OBE, exploring Human Rights and examining whether Civil, Political and ESC rights should be interrelated, inter-dependable or durable. There are also interactive plenary sessions including discussions surrounding budget cuts and the rights to adequate housing, healthcare, education and employment. Day two, on 22 October 2011, has more focus on practical working sessions on strategies to protect vulnerable rights and groups. This day includes a keynote from Justice Albie Sachs exploring ESC Rights and a plenary session observing the experiences of ESC rights in other countries. On both days there will be several workshops covering topics such as ESC Rights Strategies and Vulnerable Rights, with poetry, film, photography and conversation from the Poverty Truth Commission and ATD Fourth World during lunch and the drinks reception. The full programme is available here, and includes presentations from our colleagues Aoife Nolan (Durham) and Pádraic Kenna (NUI Galway).
