On Thursday, November 27th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, The British Institute of International and Comparative Law will host a book launch and discussion on the subject of torture and democracy featuring authors Darius Rejali and Philippe Sands. Registration is required–hope you can join us for what will no doubt be a fascinating conversation.

We are long past debating the question “is torture compatible with democracy?” - obviously it has been for some time.

Rejali and Sands will sketch out the answers to questions like under what circumstances is torture compatible with democracy? Why have democracies been historically such powerful innovators of torture? Will the change of government in America make a difference?

They will also consider what social scientists know to be the long-term effects of institutionalized torture, both within government and for social order more generally, and map out the challenges facing the next President.

Date and Time

Thursday, 27 November 2008

1:00 to 2:00 PM

Location:
British Institute of International and Comparative Law, Council Chamber, Charles Clore House,
17 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5JP

Speakers:
Darius Rejali, Professor of political science, Reed College and author of Torture and Democracy
Professor Philippe Sands QC, University College London and Matrix Chambers