Edinburgh Law School at the Festivals
Fri 11 July 2014
Appearing at the Fringe Festival for the second year in a row, following a hugely successful series in 2013, will be the Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas. This series of events invites you to share your opinions about some of the most controversial research undertaken by some of Scotland's finest minds.
Dr Lynne Copson will kick off the series with a session titled 'Should Capitalism be Criminal?' on 1st Aug from 3.40pm - 4.40pm at the Stand in the Square.
Lynne's session will explore some key questions about what kind of policies would really improve our daily lives, and whether crime rates are what we should be worrying about.
How effective the law is at protecting us from harm. Is our society too concerned about the apparent problem of ‘crime’ and punishment rather than recognising bigger threats to our wellbeing? Instead of focussing on punishing individual murderers, what would happen to crime rates if we got rid of inequality? Would society fall apart, or would life be better for us all?
Book now for this session here: https://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/spoken-word/should-capitalism-be-criminal
Closing the series on 25th Aug at 3.40pm - 4.40pm at Stand in the Square, Professors Lesley McAra and Susan McVie will present 'Hug a Thug'.
The session will challenge your preconceptions about crime and punishment.
Do you think the criminal justice system is a soft touch? Do you think that prisons make life too easy for criminals? Would you like to bring back hanging? Then this event is for you!
Through poetry and song, you will hear the stories of prisoners and victims, many of whom committed crimes from a young age. You will also have the chance to design your ideal prison.
You’ll leave wanting to hug a thug, or your money back!
Book tickets for this session now at: https://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/spoken-word/hug-a-thug
As part of the Edinburgh International Festival, Prof Christine Bell will be appearing in a series of University of Edinburgh events featuring some the University's most respected Professors. Christine's event is titled 'Lex Pacificatoria: Using Law to End Wars' and will be held on 28th Aug from 2.30pm at The Hub.
The lecture will discuss the rise of negotiated settlements in ending conflicts and will be chaired by Professor Dorothy Miell, Vice Principal and Head of the College of Humanities and Social Science.
Book your ticket now at: http://www.eif.co.uk/2014/using-law-to-end-wars#.U7-mHC_eMoh