Shami Chakrabarti

Human Rights
In conversation with Rachel Holmes

Starts at: Friday 18 October 7:45 PM
Finishes at: Friday 18 October 8:45 PM

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Shami Chakrabarti is a leading British human rights lawyer, parliamentarian and campaigner who contends that now, more than ever before, we need to protect our fundamental rights. The post-WWII determination of the international community to enshrine those rights has been eroded and the goal for greater equality, justice and peace is being threatened from across the political spectrum and by wars, new technologies and climate change.

The rights to refuge, health, education and living standards; the right for privacy, fair trials and free speech; the outlawing of torture, slavery and discrimination. All these are now in danger as Chakrabarti explains in her indispensable guide to the history of the struggle for universal freedoms. Her case will engage both sceptics and supporters. Her voice should be heard by all sides of the debate.