Justice and Home Affairs

Combating organised crime, drugs and people trafficking and terrorism, and developing policies balancing fundamental rights, are among the issues covered under this programme.

Justice and Home Affairs

Discussions are unattributable to encourage frank exchanges. In addition to sessions with prominent speakers, time is set aside for informal discussion with fellow participants.

Forthcoming Conferences

INTERNATIONAL FUTURE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
WP951 - Monday 12 - Wednesday 14 January 2009

ATTENDANCE AT THIS CONFERENCE IS BY INVITATION ONLY. Is the UK government prepared for the challenges of the next 20 years? Is there a common understanding of long term trends and their implications? What are the drivers for key regions and countries? What further strategies need to be in place and how best to co-ordinate? How to develop effective relationships with other governments to tackle the key challenges? What about alliances with non state actors?
Location: Wilton Park

TERRORISM, SECURITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS: EXAMINING THE CHALLENGES
WP992 - Monday 21 - Thursday 24 September 2009

What are the human rights challenges raised by counter-terrorism measures? How can international human rights law be mainstreamed into long-term counter-terrorism strategies? What are the issues surrounding the prevention of terrorist acts, detention of terrorist suspects, the role of intelligence and its accountability? How can exceptional measures be avoided, and what has been their impact? What has been learned from past experiences, in particular since 9/11?
Location: Wilton Park