An invitation to reflect on the horizontal effect of fundamental rights in a time of climate change and spreading populism
Abstract
This workshop will revisit the question of the horizontal effect of constitutional rights in the time of climate change, pervasive political populism and digital social media platforms. It will pivot on the discussion of papers presented by Joel Bakan (University of British Columbia), Richard Mailey (University of Alberta), Gautam Bhatia (Jindal Global Law School, New Delhi and Oliver Gerstenberg (University College London UCL). Assigned discussants of the papers will be Frank Michelman (Harvard University), Mark Tushnet (Harvard University) Stephen Gardbaum (Berkely University) and Adreas Kulick (University of Mainz).
Language
English.
This is a free event. Registration is mandatory.
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
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14.00 – 14.30
Presentation
Joel Bakan, University of British Columbia
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14.30 – 14.50
Discussion
Mark Tushnet, Harvard University
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14.50 – 15.20
Open discussion
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15.20 – 15.30
Break
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15.30 – 16.00
Presentation
Oliver Gerstenberg, University College London
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16.00 – 16.20
Discussion
Frank Michelman, Harvard University
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16.20 – 16.50
Open discussion
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16.50 – 17.10
Break
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17.10 – 17.40
Presentation
Richard Mailey, University of Alberta
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17.40 – 18.00
Discussion
Stephen Gardbaum, Berkley University
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18.00
Open discussion
Thursday, 19 June 2025
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10.00 – 10.30
Presentation
Gautam Bhatia, Jindal Global Law School, New Delhi
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10.30 – 10.50
Discussion
Andreas Kulick, University of Mainz
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10.50 – 11.20
Open discussion
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11.20 – 11.30
Break
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11.30 – 13.00
Round table reflections