Law School - Law and Human Rights in China

March 21, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Law School | Private Dining Room | Ground Fl.

The Center for International and Comparative Law presents:

Professor Andrea Worden on "Law and Human Rights in China”

Professor Worden teaches Chinese Law at American University Washington College of Law and consults on rule of law programs and civil society initiatives, with a focus on China. Her current research interests center on criminal justice and transitional justice in China, as well as China’s interactions with the UN human rights system. Prior to becoming a consultant, Professor Worden served as general counsel and senior advisor on criminal justice with the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), which monitors human rights and the development of rule of law in China. She serves on the board of directors of the Yale-China Association and is fluent in Mandarin.

At this informal lunch program, Professor Worden will discuss the rule of law and human rights in China, including issues relating to political participation, internet censorship and free speech.

Pizza will be served.

Date
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Time
Noon-1:30 p.m.

Location
School of Law | Private Dining Room (PDR) | Ground Floor

More Information
Professor Margaret McGuinness
mcguinnm@stjohns.edu