Does the Use of Comparative Law Compromise the Rule of Law?

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Foreign Policy Association
The New York City Bar Association

Event Details

Date:
Thursday, June 16, 2016
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM 
Location:
New York City Bar Association
42 West 44th Street (Between Fifth and Sixth Avenues)
New York, NY
Event type
Lecture / Panel  

Event Description

The International Law Committee at the New York City Bar Association, in conjunction with the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law, The International Rule of Law Project, and the Foreign Policy Association, is hosting the upcoming discussion: “Does the Use of Comparative Law Compromise the Rule of Law?”

This important discussion will feature the Honorable Stephen Breyer, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, and Lord Jonathan Sumption of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, and will be moderated by Sir Jeffrey Jowell, QC, Founding Director of the Bingham Centre. Foreign Policy Association members are invited to attend this discussion at the International Law Committee Membership Rate of $60.00.

Reception begins at 5:30 PM. 

Event Speakers

    • John S. Kiernan - Presider
      Incoming President, New York City Bar Association

    • Sir Jeffrey Jowell, QC - Moderator
      Founding Director, Bingham,Centre for the Rule of Law

    • The Honorable Stephen Breyer - Panelist
      Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court

    • Lord Jonathan Sumption - Panelist
      Supreme Court of the United Kingdom

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