Spring Seminar 2011 April 6th
Date: 21st June, 2011
The IALT's Annual Spring Seminar took place in the Senate Room, National University of Ireland, Merrion Square on 6th April 2011.
The seminar was addressed by Professor Conor Gearty of the London School of Economics. Professor Gearty spoke about the origins and completion of his innovative, web-based project 'The Rights' Future: Exploring Dignity, Accountability, Equality and Commitment' details of which are available here.
Prof Des Greer was made an honorary member of the Association. See details here.
The winner of the the the inaugural Kevin Boyle Book Prize was also announced. The prize went to Dr Eoin Carolan's The New Separation of Powers: A Theory for the Modern State.
The shortlist was as follows:
Dr Eoin Carolan The New Separation of Powers: A Theory for the Modern State
Tom O’Malley Criminal Process.
Geoffrey Shannon Child Law
Deirdre Ahern Director’s Duties: Law and Practice.
Professor Brice Dickson The European Convention on Human Rights and the Conflict in Northern Ireland.
Dr Hakeem Yusef Transitional Justice, Judicial Accountability and the Rule of Law.
The IALT was delighted to hold the event in conjunction with the Irish Penal Reform Trust; see here for more details on the IPRT.
The IALT is hugely grateful for the generous contribution towards the event made by its principal sponsor, Round Hall .
The IALT also aknowledges the kind support of Routledge.