Hybrid | The Law as a Conversation Among Equals

This event is co-organised by the UCL Public Law Group and the UCL Institute of the Americas

Speaker: Prof. Roberto Gargarella

About the Paper

Roberto Gargarella is a leading constitutional theorist, who work focuses on the current crisis of democracy and the blind spots of contemporary constitutionalism. His latest book, 'The Law as a Conversation Among Equals', has generated great interest. It suggests that many constitutional systems reflect a strong 'discomfort with democracy', and argues they need to be transformed to create 'a dignified constitutional democracy' based upon a genuine community of equals. In this seminar, Roberto will set out the key arguments of his book, with leading commentators from UCL and elsewhere responding. It should be a lively and engaged discussion, which will form part of the prestigious UCL Public Law Seminar series.

About the Group

The UCL Public Law Group is a community of scholars working in the field of public law, broadly understood. Our aim is to provide a supportive forum for the discussion and development of theoretical and doctrinal questions in constitutional theory, comparative constitutional law, human rights, judicial review, legal and political theory, and more. Read more about the group and its work.

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