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Lawyer up with Essex: Can law protect the planet?

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Short Session  Delivered online

This session is part of the 'Lawyer up with Essex' webinar series. This interactive talk will demonstrate how law can be used to curb the most serious harms to nature. Presented by a leading UN expert on international criminal law, the session will include a Q&A.
Available dates
22nd October 2026
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Date:
22 October 2026

Time:
5pm – 5.50pm

What's it about?:

This interactive talk will demonstrate how law can be used to curb the most serious harms to nature. It will introduce participants to the newly proposed crime of ecocide, which is increasingly being adopted around the world and is being examined for adoption in Scotland, among other jurisdictions. Presented by a leading UN expert on international criminal law, the session will include ample time for questions from participants.

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Available dates
22nd October 2026
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Suitable for
Events for School and College Groups (Ages 14-16)
Events for School and College Groups (Ages 16-18)
Events for College Groups (Ages 19+)
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