Global Conversations, International Law
22 October 2026, 5.30-8pm
Financial Times Building, Bracken House, 1 Friday Street, London EC4M 9BT
You are warmly invited to join the Master for a Global Conversation looking at global challenges and the role of international law: “Is international law, including humanitarian and human rights law, still relevant in today’s world?”. A panel discussion with Baroness Helena Kennedy of The Shaws KC, Sir Martin Chamberlain and Dr Mishana A Hoss, chaired by Baroness Amos LG CH PC.
This Global Conversation will feature a panel discussion chaired by Baroness Amos LG CH PC, bringing together expert voices and thought-provoking perspectives for a lively exploration of a key issue shaping our world today.
During the discussion, guests will have the opportunity to put their questions directly to the speakers and contribute to the conversation.
The conversation will continue over drinks and bowl food, offering the perfect opportunity to reconnect with fellow Univ Old Members and friends, meet the panellists and other guests, and enjoy an evening of stimulating debate and great company.
If you are unable to join us in London, you can tune in online from 6pm. Regrettably remote attendees will be unable to ask questions although they will be able to enjoy the discussion.
With thanks to John Ridding (1984, PPE), Honorary Chair and former CEO of the Financial Times, for his generosity in supporting this event. We hope you can join us for what promises to be an interesting and memorable evening.
Tickets
– Old Members, friends of Univ and guests, members of the Law faculty: £55
– Univ Students: Free
– Young Univ (aged 35 years and under) and guests: £35
– Online ticket: £10
Please note that the event is held under the Chatham House Rule
If you have any queries about this event please do contact us at rsvp@univ.ox.ac.uk
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Biographies
Baroness Kennedy KC is a leading barrister and an expert in human rights law, civil liberties and constitutional issues. She is a member of the House of Lords and chair of Justice – the British arm of the International Commission of Jurists. In her practice of law as a barrister, she has acted in many of the most prominent cases of the last 30 years including the Brighton Bombing, the Michael Bettany espionage trial, the Guildford Four appeal and the bombing of the Israeli embassy. She has also acted in many homicide trials with a domestic setting.
Called to the Bar in 1997, Sir Martin Chamberlain specialised in public law, human rights, EU and international law. He appeared as counsel in the UK, the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights. He was instructed both for and against the UK Government, served as a Special Advocate in national security proceedings and became a QC (now KC) in 2013. He has been a High Court Judge since October 2019 and his forthcoming appointment as a Lord Justice of Appeal was announced in June 2026.
Dr Mishana A. Hoss is an International Relations scholar and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford’s Centre for Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing. Her research focuses on human rights in the Middle East, including her book The Human Rights Turn and the Paradox of Progress in the Middle East (Palgrave, 2018), which examines governance and contentious politics across the region. She is also founder of the international justice consultancy MH Group, through which she has contributed to cases before the International Criminal Court, African Commission and Court, and the United Nations.
Baroness Amos LG CH PC, has been the Master of University College, Oxford since September 2020. Prior to this she was the director of SOAS, University of London. She was a cabinet minister from 2003 to 2007, including serving as Secretary of State for International Development and Leader of the House of Lords. She has also served as the British High Commissioner to Australia. From 2010 to 2015 she was the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.Please note that audio, photographs and video footage may be taken throughout our events. These may be used by the College for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and on social media, or in any third-party publication. Please contact the event organiser if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity.