We need to talk about torture
Date: Fri 11 October 2013
Many states ban torture. Many of those states continue to use torture. Professor Evans leads a discussion on what is currently being done to hold states to account, and what more could be done to put prevention truly into practise.
Professor Evans is an expert on torture prevention. He is Professor of Public International Law at Bristol University, the current Chair of the UN Subcommittee for the Prevention of Torture, a member of the FCO's Human Rights Advisory Group, a member of the Organisation on Security and Cooperation in Europe's Advisory Council of Freedom of Religion and Belief, and Deputy Director of the Human Rights Implementation Centre within the School of Law.
Professor Evans has published numerous works on the subjects of human rights, with a particular focus on freedom of religion and the prevention of torture.
The event ends with light refreshments and an opportunity to learn more about the work of Amnesty International and Freedom from Torture.
Organised by Amnesty International Bath and Freedom from Torture Bristol-Bath.
The event is Free, but donations gratefully received!
| Event Type | Talk |
|---|---|
| Event venue | Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HN |
| Time | 7.15pm for 7.30pm, ending approx 9pm |
| info@bathamnesty.co.uk | |
| Price | Free of charge |