His theme is very appropriate as the Human Rights Centre in the School of Law at Essex has a worldwide reputation, which was endorsed by Nelson Mandela on his visit two years ago. Lord Lester is a practising member of Blackstone Chambers, a Liberal Democrat Peer and an Honorary Visiting Professor at University College London. He was Special Adviser to the Home Secretary Roy Jenkins from 1974-76 with responsibility for policy advice on human rights. All are welcome to attend the lecture, which begins at 7.15pm in the Lecture Theatre Building, University of Essex.
Admission is free.
The annual Law Lectures are sponsored by the University's School of Law and the Suffolk and North Essex Law Society. They are intended for the general public interested in current legal issues. Members of the media and photographers are welcome to attend. This is the twelfth annual Essex Law Lecture. Previous speakers have included Lord Nolan and Sir Richard Scott.