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Human Rights Law - Bringing Power to the Powerless

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Overview

Explore the power of constitutional law in human rights advocacy through this lecture by Clive Stafford Smith, Gresham Professor of Law. Examine how the American Constitution empowers lawyers in ways unavailable in Britain, illustrated through Smith's experience of bringing 88 cases against the U.S. President. Gain insights into the differences between American and British legal systems in human rights cases. Learn from Smith's extensive background as founder of the Justice League, a human rights training center, and his teaching roles at Bristol Law School and Goldsmiths. Discover the impact of constitutional structures on advocacy and the potential for bringing power to the powerless through human rights law.

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Human Rights Law: Bringing Power to the Powerless - Clive Stafford Smith

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Gresham College

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