Constraining the Use of Force: A Chinese Project in International Law? In-person event Over the course of decades, the People’s Republic of China has consistently expressed a relatively strict interpretation of core legal norms constraining the use of force. These include its positions on Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, the customary international law of […]

In-person event The NSW Bar Association and the Human Rights Act for NSW Alliance invite you to attend a public lecture on ‘A Human Rights Act for NSW’, hosted by the Sydney Law School at the University of Sydney. Why should NSW enact a human rights act and what rights could be protected? How would […]

PLEASE NOTE: This event is being held online only. UNCITRAL RCAP Symposium: Navigating transparency and confidentiality in international arbitration The UNCITRAL RCAP Symposium on ‘Transparency in Arbitration’ brings together distinguished experts to explore the critical balance between confidentiality and transparency in international arbitration, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. Featuring insights from world-renowned scholars such as […]

In-person event In this seminar, Belkis Wille (Associate Director in the Crisis, Conflict and Arms Division at Human Rights Watch) will discuss her extraordinary experiences in documenting war crimes across the world. Over the course of her career, she has been documenting laws of war violations in Libya, Yemen, Iraq, Sudan, Israel and Palestine. Belkis […]

In-person event This presentation on disruptive technologies regulation, including artificial intelligence, will provide an overview of the various regulatory options available, their pros and cons, as well as possible outcomes in terms of technological advancement and social progress. Part of the lecture will present the author’s own three-level categorization of AI interference in human decision-making, […]

Join us to celebrate many of the social achievements from the year, showcasing the work of students, practitioners-in-residence, and staff.