Thurs 25 OCT 07 - Elias Davidsson Lecture - SKIPTON

[ants]

Lecture by Elias Davidsson in Skipton
Thursday 25th October 2007, Doors open at 7.30pm.

"On 11 September 2001 approximately 3,000 people were killed in the United States in what was variously designated as a terrorist attack, an act of war or a crime against humanity. These events were used to justify two wars, increased militarization and a grave assault on both international law and human rights. Contrary to popular belief, the US authorities have not positively identified the perpetrators, their accomplices and the tools of murder. Yet, the victims and society as a whole are entitled, under human rights law, to know the truth on the events of 9/11."

In his lecture, Davidsson will outline the moral and legal foundations for the right to the truth, the obligations of states to thoroughly investigate mass murder and will illustrate the extent to which US authorities violated their international obligations to establish the truth on these events. His empirical approach, devoid of speculation, provides powerful conceptual tools to those who are committed to defend democracy and the rule of civilized law at both the domestic and international level.

Elias Davidsson is an independent scholar in international law and human rights. His articles in the fields of international law and human rights have been published in peer-reviewed journals such as Netherlands Quarterly of Human Rights, International Journal of Human Rights, Florida Journal of International Law and International Legal Theory (published by the American Society of International Law).

Thursday 25th October 2007, The Narrowboat Pub, 38 Victoria Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1JE. This free event is open to the public. Doors open at 7.30pm.

http://www.wytruth.org.uk/event/elias_davidsson.html

[Reflecter]

In response to the Manchester Groups recent email update, I have appealed to the Islamic Society at Manchester Uni to host Elias as a speaker. I'll get back if there's any response, though they may get in touch directly with yourselves at WYTC.

[Annie]

Sorry folks, but Elias has had to cancel this date because of illness.

However, he will be speaking in Bradford on Saturday at 6.30pm at the Carlisle Business Centre, 60 Carlisle Road, Bradford, BD8 8BD.

I strongly recommend this event. Elias is and excellent and knowledgeable speaker.

Regards

Annie