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Britain Palestine Project: Recognition is the Beginning
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May 26, 2021

Israel, Palestine, and Law

Annexation, Balfour Project viewpoint, Britain's current role, Current Positions, News, RecognitionMay 26, 2021

Balfour Project statement, 26 May 2021 Equal rights under the law are the foundation stone of all democracies. Israel views itself as a democracy. But many in Israel and around the world, including in Britain, were dismayed by the Knesset’s adoption in 2018 of the discriminatory Nation State Law. This declares that the right to…

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Why the rule of law matters – Rt Hon Baroness Hale of Richmond

Britain's current role, PastMay 26, 2021

Speaking at the Balfour Project online 2-day conference “Israel/Palestine: in search of the rule of law” on 25/26 May 2021 Click here to view the other speakers at the conference. Sir Vincent Fean: Good day, everybody. And welcome to our 1200 plus attendees at this conference. I speak today for the Balfour Project charity, which…

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Parliamentary panel – Jack Straw, Wayne David MP, Layla Moran MP, Joanna Cherry QC MP, moderated by Lord Alderdice

PastMay 26, 2021

Speaking at the Balfour Project online 2-day conference “Israel/Palestine: in search of the rule of law” on 25/26 May 2021 Click here to view the other speakers at the conference. Lord Alderdice: Wayne David is Member of Parliament for Caerphilly for the last 20 years. I think this is your 20th anniversary, Wayne. It’s very…

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Can international law prevail in Israel/Palestine, and if so, how? The role of the UK – Rt Hon Jack Straw

PastMay 26, 2021

Speaking at the Balfour Project online 2-day conference “Israel/Palestine: in search of the rule of law” on 25/26 May 2021 Click here to view the other speakers at the conference. Andrew Whitley: I would like to now introduce Lord Alderdice, John Alderdice, veteran peacemaker and someone who played a very important role in the resolution…

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4 case studies from Issam Younis, Hagit Ofran, Sahar Francis & Nada Kiswanson

PastMay 26, 2021

Speaking at the Balfour Project online 2-day conference “Israel/Palestine: in search of the rule of law” on 25/26 May 2021 Click here to view the other speakers at the conference. Michael Lynk: And I think it is now my happy occasion to then turn our proceedings to a panel discussion, which I’m going to be…

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International Law: indispensable in the search for a just Middle East peace – Prof Michael Lynk

PastMay 26, 2021

Speaking at the Balfour Project online 2-day conference “Israel/Palestine: in search of the rule of law” on 25/26 May 2021. Click here to view the other speakers at the conference. Andrew Whitley: Good afternoon and welcome, everyone. My name is Andrew Whitley and I am very pleased to be able to introduce today’s conference. I’m…

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A rights-based approach – Zaha Hassan & The dual legal system – Michael Sfard

PastMay 26, 2021

Speaking at the Balfour Project online 2-day conference “Israel/Palestine: in search of the rule of law” on 25/26 May 2021. Click here to view the other speakers at the conference. Dominic Grieve QC: Good afternoon. We are now going to follow up with Zaha Hassan who’s going to speak to us as to why a…

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Israel/Palestine: recent developments at the ICJ and ICC – Philippe Sands QC

Britain's current role, PastMay 26, 2021

Speaking at the Balfour Project online 2-day conference “Israel/Palestine: in search of the rule of law” on 25/26 May 2021. Click here to view the other speakers at the conference. Dominic Grieve QC: Now it’s my great pleasure to introduce Philippe Sands. Philippe, good afternoon to you. Good to see you. I don’t think you…

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