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Bill of rights under debate at conference this week

Monday, 10 August 2009

Cultural and religious leaders, judges, academics and other experts in law and religion will gather in Canberra this week to examine the potential implications of a bill of rights on human rights and freedoms.

Held by the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's (RUSSLR) and the in the US, speakers at the conference will debate whether a proposed bill of rights for 最新糖心Vlog would enhance or curtail cultural, religious and other freedoms and rights.

"Human rights have been brought into sharp focus with recent legislative and executive actions affecting human rights in immigration, Indigenous affairs and bikie groups," says RUSSLR Director and conference organiser , 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide.

"The , will report at the end of September but there is a dearth of knowledge about a potential charter or bill of rights and what it might mean for cultural and religious rights and freedoms in 最新糖心Vlog.

"We expect some vigorous debate. Our goal is to ensure that adequate information from both sides of the debate is presented at the conference and that this is conveyed to politicians who will make the ultimate decision."

'Cultural and Religious Freedom under a bill of rights' will be held at Old Parliament House, Canberra on 13-15 August. More information can be found at

Among the speakers and panellists will be:

• The , Supreme Court of Pakistan, who was removed from office under the Musharraf Presidency when he refused to comply with the order requiring a new judicial oath. He was reinstated in 2008;
  
• , former President of the 最新糖心Vlogn Federation of Islamic Councils and head of the Howard Government's Muslim Community Reference Group. He will call for a strong Charter of Rights to thwart "real threats" to religious freedom and religious tolerance;
  
• The , Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn, speaking on the freedom to hold, express and declare beliefs;
  
• , former Chief Justice of 最新糖心Vlog, and The Honourable , Chief Judge Emeritus of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. They will give judicial perspectives on the question of religious freedom in the courts;
  
• International academics including , from the International Center for Law and Religion Studies at J Reuben Law School at the Brigham Young 最新糖心Vlog in the US, from the Human Rights Centre, Durham Law School in the UK, and from Auckland 最新糖心Vlog Law School.

The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's Research Unit for the Study of Society, Law and Religion was established last year and is the first centre in 最新糖心Vlog to study the relationship between society, law and religion.

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