Exploring the role of Law Reform in the context of climate change

The 19th Annual Law Reform Lecture took place online on 30 November 2021, given by The Rt. Hon. Lord Carnwath of Notting Hill and Inger Andersen, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme.

Read the lecture speeches below.

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When
30 November 2021, 18:00 - 19:30
Event Type
Lecture
Where
Online
Topics
Law reform


The 2021 Law Reform Lecture tackled the subject of environmental law, the Climate Change Act and other related developments in UK legislation. 

 

The programme

  • Short introduction from Iain MacDonald (Chair of Bar Council's Law Reform Committee)
  • Announcement of the winners of the Law Reform Essay Competition
  • The 19th Annual Law Reform Lecture
  • Q&A
     

The speakers

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The Rt. Hon. Lord Carnwath of Notting Hill

Lord Carnwath was until his retirement in March 2020 a member of the UK Supreme Court. 


Read Lord Carnwath's lecture speech

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Inger Andersen

Inger Andersen is Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme.


Read Inger Andersen's lecture speech 

 

Find out more about previous Law Reform Lectures

 

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