Strategic human rights litigation
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Mon 16 February 2026
10:00 - 11:00 - Location
- Hybrid: Online and 2A27, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Noelle Quenivet noelle.quenivet@uwe.ac.uk +441173282137
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Professor Duffy is the founder of Human Rights in Practice, an international legal practice based in The Hague that supports strategic human rights litigation, legal research, and capacity building in partnership with lawyers and activists worldwide. With extensive experience before regional and international human rights courts, as well as national jurisdictions, Professor Duffy brings unique insight into the practice and impact of strategic litigation.
In this session, she will reflect on her career and discuss recent landmark work, including the Abu Zubaydah case, exploring how strategic litigation can advance accountability and human rights protection.
This event will be of particular interest to Law students aspiring to practice, as well as solicitors, barristers, and other practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of human rights advocacy in action.
How to attend
Upon registration, a Microsoft Teams link will be sent to you.
If you require parking, please make sure to indicate this on the registration form.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Location
2A27
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
Online: Microsoft Teams
Frenchay Campus mapAccessibility
If you have accessibility requirements, please indicate so in the registration form.
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