University of Cambridge, Faculty of Law

Monday 6th February 2012, 13:00

The Centre of Governance and Human Rights: 'Why do some countries retract extraterritorial jurisdiction over issues of human rights while others step forward?'

The Centre of Governance and Human Rights is pleased to host the first session of Lent Term of the CGHR Research Group. All welcome. Tea, Coffee and biscuits are provided.

Why do some countries retract extraterritorial jurisdiction over issues of human rights while others step forward? - Ms. Jodie Kirshner

Discussant: Dr Markus Gehring

Monday 06 February 2012, 13:00-14:00

Room R119, Alison Richard Building, Sidgwick Site.

The paper traces the opposing trends through corporate human rights cases and suggests that the answer may lie in attitudes towards national sovereignty.

Ms. Jodie Kirshner is University Lecturer in Corporate Law and Deputy Director of the Cambridge Centre for Corporate and Commercial Law.

Dr. Markus Gehring is Tutor in Sustainable Development Law and Deputy Director of the Centre for European Legal Studies

If you have a question about this talk, please contact Mona Elbahtimy

Faculty of Law