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Date change for Justice Rivlin's human rights lecture

19 October 2005

Please note date change to Wednesday 2 November.

Free public lecture: 'Protecting human rights in times of conflict', presented by Justice Eliezer Rivlin, Supreme Court, Israel.

When: Wednesday, 2 November, 6 -- 7 pm
Where: Monash University Law Chambers, 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Israel's war against terrorism presents a difficult challenge for a democratic state – the need to balance the fight against terrorism while safeguarding democratic principles.

The challenge is particularly acute in the area of human rights, with conflicting needs to ensure national security while protecting the individual, including the terrorist, from the tyranny of the State. Traditionally, one of the first fundamental rights to be sacrificed during such threats is the freedom of expression.

At this lecture, Justice Rivlin will argue there should be no difference between the legal balancing process and judicial review during times of calm and times of war. Only by maintaining an unwavering devotion to the freedom of expression in the face of grave risks to state security will we ensure that this basic right is properly protected during peace.

Justice Rivlin has been a Justice of the Supreme Court of Israel since 2000. He has worked in private practice, served as a judge in the Traffic Court, Magistrate's Court and the District Court of Israel.

RSVP is essential. Contact Ben Wallis on +61 3 9905 2326 or email ben.wallis@law.monash.edu.au.