The Role of Parliament as the Guardian of Fundamental Rights: Swedish Perspectives

Friday 4 November 2011

Co-hosted by UCL Laws and the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law

Sweden shares with the UK a strong commitment to  representative democracy. It also is widely perceived to have an enviable human rights record. The Swedish Parliament has historically acted as the primary guardian of fundamental rights, while the courts have played at best a secondary role in this context. Professors Cameron and Bull will explore how this constitutional arrangement has shaped judicial culture in Sweden, and how the impact of European law is altering the status quo.

Speakers

Professor Iain Cameron, University of Uppsala, Sweden

Professor Thomas Bull, University of Uppsala, Sweden 

Chaired by Colm O'Cinneide, UCL Faculty of Laws


If you are interested in attending, please register here.