| The Society wishes to thank all those who have visited the College to speak to members and who are listed below (in alphabetical order by year)*.
Guests of the Society in 2009/10
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Jonathan Sumption QC
Mr Sumption is Joint Head of Brick Court Chambers. He is widely regarded as one of the leading advocates of his generation, with regular appearances before the Appellate courts and particularly the House of Lords.
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Guy Opperman
Mr Guy Opperman won the 2007 Bar Pro Bono Award for his work with the Western Circuit Free Representation Unit and the Challenge to the closure of Marlborough Hospital, through the BAR Pro Bono Unit.
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2009
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The Rt Hon the Lord Hoffmann
At the 2009 Annual Dinner Lord Hoffmann spoke about the new Supreme Court which will replace the House of Lords as the Final Court of Appeal from October onwards. In particular he talked about its significance in relation to the doctrine of separation of powers and possible developments of judicial practice.
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Sir Ken Macdonald QC
The former Director of Public Prosecutions provided an insight into the work of the CPS in addition to raising thought-provoking issues regarding the problems of proposed future terrorism legislation.
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The Rt Hon the Lord Scott of Foscote
The Mansfield Society was privileged to welcome Lord Scott of Foscote to Christ Church in Michaelmas Term. Lord Scott gave an enlightening talk on the role of the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong, providing an increased appreciation of how decisions in other jurisdictions influence English law.
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2008
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Sir Terence Etherton
High Court Judge and Chairman of the Law Commission spoke about the work of the Law Commission and modern legal reform.
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The Rt Hon the Lord Justice Laws
Addressed the 2008 Annual Dinner
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The Rt Hon the Lord Mance
Lord of Appeal in Ordinary. Lord Mance spoke to students about privacy and the impact of human rights law.
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2006/07
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The Lord Carlile of Berriew QC
Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation and Liberal Democrat Peer.
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The Rt Hon the Baroness Hale of Richmond
Member of the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords and former President of the Family Division of the Court of Appeal.
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The Lord Ramsbotham
Formerly Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons and now Cross-bench Peer. Lord Ramsbotham addressed the 2007 Annual Dinner.
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The Rt Hon the Lord Rodger of Earlsferry
Lord of Appeal in Ordinary.
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The Rt Hon Lord Justice Sedley
Lord Justice of Appeal and academic.
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The Hon Mr Justice Sullivan
High Court Judge of the Queen's Bench Division and Administrative Court.
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His Honour Judge Wide
Judge Wide came to Christ Church to present a Master Class in skills of advocacy and presentation of legal argument.
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2005
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The Rt Hon the Lord Lloyd of Berwick
At the 2005 Annual Dinner, Lord Lloyd spoke about the strain put on the constitutional framework of the United Kingdom in the context of police powers to combat terrorism. The tension between civil liberties and detention without trial formed the core of his address.
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2004
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Peter Carter QC
At the 2004 Annual Dinner Mr Carter spoke about his work as Chair of the Bar Human Rights Committe. In particular he talked about recent case with which he was involved of Rasul v Bush, heard in the the Supreme Court of the United States, which determined the executive powers of the US President in relation to Camp Delta.
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Mr Robert McGlasson
Tuesday of 7th Week Michaelmas (23rd November) 2004: Mr McGlasson, supervising attorney at the Capital Habeas Unit of the Federal Defender Programme, Atlanta, Georgia, spoke about his 25 years of experience defending people on death row in the United States of America.
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2003
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The Hon Mr Justice Popplewell
Addressed the 2003 Annual Dinner
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Sir Ludovic Kennedy
Discussed the miscarriages of justice which he has seen during his broadcasting career at the BBC.
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2002
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The Rt Hon the Lord Walker of Gestingthorpe
Addressed the 2002 Annual Dinner.
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2000
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Michael Mansfield QC
Addressed the 2000 Annual Dinner.
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1999
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Michael Beloff QC
Addressed the 1999 Annual Dinner.
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1997
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The Rt Hon the Lord Browne-Wilkinson
Addressed the 1997 Annual Dinner.
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1996
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The Rt Hon the Lord Steyn
Addressed the 1996 Annual Dinner.
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1995
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The Rt Hon the Lord Hoffman
Addressed the 1995 Annual Dinner.
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1994
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The Rt Hon the Lord Williams of Mostyn
Addressed the 1994 Annual Dinner.
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1993
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The Rt Hon the Lord Slynn of Hadley
Addressed the 1993 Annual Dinner.
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1992
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The Rt Hon the Lord Goff of Chievley
Addressed the 1992 Annual Dinner.
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1991
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The Rt Hon the Lord Jauncy of Tullichettle
Addressed the 1991 Annual Dinner.
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*This register is incomplete as full records going back to 1991 are not available. We do apologise if you should be listed here but are not. Please do get in touch and we will rectify the mistake.
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