The Rule of Law – the route to a better future for Palestinians and Israelis
Event Date: 8th May 2025
Location: King’s College London, The Strand, and online
What is the crime of apartheid?
Is Israel committing it, and if so, what can the Courts do about it?
Join Lara Bird-Leakey from the Britain Palestine Project talking to Dr Victor Kattan, Assistant Professor of Public International Law at the University of Nottingham and an expert on the crime of apartheid.
In January 2024 Victor co-wrote an article considering apartheid as a form of genocide in the context of the case of South Africa v Israel. The authors consider that the link between the crime of genocide and apartheid has never been adjudicated on, but that there are clear and obvious links between the two.
In this podcast episode, Lara and Victor discuss:
- the historic origins of the crime of apartheid,
- how courts have developed this in practice,
- the hesitancy of the ICJ to want to use the term apartheid in both the South Africa case and their Advisory Opinion of July 2024 stating that the Israeli occupation of 1967 is unlawful.
What does this mean for Palestine?
Follow Britain Palestine Project on Substack to stay up to date with the monthly podcasts and weekly articles.
Rule of Law Confeence – Thursday 8 May
In-person tickets for the Britain Palestine Project’s annual conference on 8th May, ‘The Rule of Law: the route to a better future for Palestinians and Israelis,’ are now sold out — but you can register to watch online for free. Click here for online registration and more information.
With best wishes,
The full conference brochure for The Rule of Law is now available! Dive into the topics, speakers, and schedule that will shape the day.
Whether you’re joining us in person or online, this is your chance to plan your day and get excited about what’s ahead.
Haven’t registered yet? In person tickets have now officially SOLD OUT! But it’s free to attend online.
Date: Thursday 8th May, 2025
Location: King’s College London, Strand Campus or online
Registration: 1.00pm in the Great Hall
Conference: 1.30-6.30pm in the Safra Lecture Theatre
Reception: 6.30 – 8.00pm for all in-person attendees and speakers in the Great Hall
Best wishes,
The Britain Palestine Project Team
We’re delighted to announce the finalised schedule for our conference, The Rule of Law – the route to a better future for Palestinians and Israelis, a vital discussion taking place at King’s College London and online on Thursday 8th May. This hybrid event is open to all, with free online access and affordable in-person tickets available.
SCHEDULE:
1:30pm – Opening and Welcome
Chair: Professor Adam Sutcliffe
1:35pm H.E. Dr. Husam Zomlot – Head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK
1:45pm – Context and Aims of the Conference
Andrew Whitley – Chair of Trustees, Britain Palestine Project
1:55pm – Dialogue: Upholding the Rule of Law
Baroness Brenda Hale (Former President of the UK Supreme Court) and Baroness Helena Kennedy KC (Human rights lawyer and Member of the House of Lords)
Michael Sfard – Israeli human rights lawyer (joining via video link).
Moderator: Prof. Adam Sutcliffe
2:55pm – The Humanitarian Impact of Lawlessness
Sam Rose – Director of Strategic Planning, UNRWA; Acting Director of UNRWA Operations in Gaza, followed by Q&A
3:30pm – Break (Tea/Coffee)
4:00pm – Gaza: Universal Jurisdiction and the Fight Against Impunity
Raji Sourani – Human rights lawyer; Director, Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR)
4:20pm –Justice from Within: Palestinian Agency amid the Shifting Landscape of International Support
Dr. Dalal Iriqat – Associate Professor of Diplomacy and Strategic Thinking, Arab American University (Ramallah)
4:40pm – Joint Q&A
Raji Sourani and Dr. Dalal Iriqat
5:00pm – Panel Discussion: What Can Britain Do? Upholding the Rule of Law and Advancing a Just Peace
Dr. Dalal Iriqat; Raji Sourani; Dr. Zahira Jaser (University of Sussex); Dr. Victor Kattan (University of Nottingham).
Chair: Dr. Brian Brivati – Executive Director, Britain Palestine Project
6:30pm – Close of Conference
6.30 – 8.00pm Reception for all in-person attendees
Date: Thursday 8th May, 2025
Location: King’s College London or online
Conference: 1.00-6.30
Reception: 6.30 – 8.00pm for all in-person attendees and speakers
Ticket Options:
General admission (including reception): £20
Students/Jobseekers: £10
Friends of the Britain Palestine Project: £10
Online access: FREE
We look forward to welcoming you in person or online for this important and timely event.
Warm regards,
The Britain Palestine Project Team
We are delighted to announce the first three distinguished speakers for our upcoming conference, The Rule of Law – the route to a better future for Palestinians and Israelis, taking place on 8 May 2025 at King’s College London, The Strand, and online.
This conference will bring together leading legal minds and experts to discuss the role of international law in shaping a just and peaceful future.
Our First Three Speakers
Dalal Irikat – Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution at the Arab American University in Palestine, columnist, and commentator. Dr. Irikat is a respected voice on diplomacy, governance, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, advocating for peaceful solutions grounded in international law.
Baroness Hale – Former President of the UK Supreme Court and a trailblazer in legal thought. Baroness Hale is renowned for her commitment to justice and the rule of law, with a career spanning decades of landmark rulings in human rights and constitutional law.
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh – Leading international human rights and public law barrister. Blinne has represented clients at the highest levels including, as a member of the legal team representing South Africa’s proceedings accusing Israel of genocide, at the International Court of Justice. She is widely recognised for her expertise in international law and accountability.
Join Us in Person or Online
The conference will be hybrid, allowing for in-person participation at King’s College London or free online access. It will be followed by a reception for all speakers and attendees.
Ticket Prices:
General admission (including reception): £20
Students/Jobseekers: £10
Friends of the Balfour Project: £10
Online access: FREE
We look forward to your participation in this crucial discussion.
Best regards,
The Balfour Project TeamReserve conference ticket
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