IntHRON Launch:

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism: The Impact on Human Rights Protection

Thursday 18th January 2007

IAS Building, Lancaster University

The International Human Rights Obligations Network (IntHRON) was launched on 18th January 2007 with a workshop on 'Terrorism and counter-terrorism: the impact on human rights protection'. Despite the worst storms for over a decade, the launch was well attended, with participants from across the north-west.

Launch Programme

Introductions were given by Prof. Bob McKinlay, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Lancaster University, and Professor Sigrun Skogly, Lancaster University Law School. The keynote speech was presented by Professor Martin Scheinin, UN Special Rapportuer on the promotion and protection of human rights whilst countering terrorism. This was followed by presentations from Michael Windfuhr, Brot fur die Welt, on Economic and Social Rights in times of counter terrorism and Professor Peter Rowe, Lancaster University Law School on International Security and human rights - the relevance of human rights to armed forces engaged in military operations outside their own territory.

Watch videos of the Introductions, Keynote Speech and Presentations

Unfortunately, despite valiant efforts, two of the presenters were unable to attend due to the storms. However, they have kindly provided written versions of their presentations.

Click here for John Kissane's presentation.

Click here for Tom Porteous' presentation.