12th School of Law PhD Colloquium: Changing Dimensions of Rule of Law: From Theory to Practice
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12:00 AM
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Note: Internal event not open to external attendees.
The 19th century concept of rule of law by AV Dicey has always been dynamic, expanding its horizons beyond public law. The technological advancements, digital transformations, climate change driven environmental challenges, universalisation of human rights and consequent expansions of legal frameworks has necessitated re-thinking, re-conceiving and re-conceptualisation of the hitherto understanding of rule of law. This vibrant and transitional character of rule of law has raised several questions, calling for intellectually challenging debates in scholarship to match its evolving nature. This one-day Colloquium on 10 June 2020 aims to bring together PhD scholars to share their ideas, experience and present their work in a stimulating environment. The Committee welcomes abstracts from students addressing the broader theme of Rule of Law. This Colloquium is open to all PhD students irrespective of the stage of research, dissertation or topic.
| Time | Presentation |
| 9-9.15am |
Welcome and Opening Address Mr. Scott Newton Head of Department, School of Law, SOAS University of London |
| 9.15-11am |
Panel I Constitutional Rights, Democratic Reforms and Rule of Law 1. Theocratic Constitutions, Rule of Law and Democratic Sustainability Ahmed Nazeer, University of Portsmouth Discussant: Dr. Samia Bano 2. Rethinking the Relationship of Rule of Law and Electoral Reform Janos Mecs, Lorand University Budapest Discussant: Dr. Nimer Sultany 3. Abuses in Respect of Parliamentary Law-making as a Rule of Law Concern Viktor Zoltan Kazai, Central European University Discussant: Dr. Nimer Sultany |
| 11.15am-1pm |
Panel II Rule of Law: International and Ecological Dimensions 1. Law and Peace Agreements: Liminality and Translation Sara Bertotti, SOAS Discussant: Dr. Nimer Sultany 2. The Preservation of the International Rule of Law and the Settlement of Intractable Conflicts: The Cases of Western Sahara, Nagorno-Karabakh, and the Occupied Arab Territories Jean Paul Moinet, University of Trento, Italy Discussant: Mr. Scott Newton |
| 1.30-3.15pm |
Panel III Transitional Justice, Contractual Obligations and Commercial Arbitration 1.Warranty and Disclosure of Information in M&A Transactions in the Light of the Theory of Contract Law: Comparison of the Common Law and the Civil Law Tugce Yalcin, IALS Discussant: Dr. Jonathan Ercanbrack 2. The Tale of International Commercial Arbitration in Dubai: The Rule of Law, Legality and Reality Emad Hussein, SOAS Discussant: Mr Ian Edge 3. Building Judiciaries of International Standards: A Case Study on the Role of Transnational Actors and Rule of Law Promotion in East Timor Sapna Reheem Shaila, KCL Discussant: Dr. Vanja Hamzić |
| 3.30- 5.15 pm |
Panel IV Courts, Justice and Rule of Law 1. Measuring the Impact of the International Criminal Court on Domestic Systems Using Rule of Law Indicators Claire Morris, University of Essex Discussant: Dr. Catherine Jenkins 2. Revisiting the Role of Discretion and Equality in the Furtherance of Rule of Law vis-a vis Administration of Death Penalty Statutes Anto Sebastian, Christ University, India Discussant: Dr. Grace [Yu] Mou 3. Turning from Karlsruhe to Johannesburg: The International Rule of Law and the Judicial Empowerment Thesis Sebastian Bates, Yale Law School Discussant: Dr. Catherine Jenkins 4. Revisiting the Rule of Law in the European Context: the CJEU’s Recent Narrative in the Limelight Georgia Kelepouri, University of Athens Discussant: Dr. Clara Della Croce |
| 5.15-5.30pm |
Closing Remarks Mr. Scott Newton, Head of Department |
