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On Fantasy Island: British politics, English judges and the European Convention on Human Rights

Thursday 6 November 2014 | 1 hour 33 minutes 4 seconds
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Conor Gearty unpicks the myths, illusions and downright lies that infect political engagement with human rights in Britain - and discussion of the Human Rights Act in particular.

Conor Gearty (@conorgearty) is Director of the Institute of Public Affairs and a Professor of Human Rights Law at LSE.

Keith Best is the Chair of the Wyndham Place Charlemagne Trust.

LSE Law (@lselaw) is an integral part of the School's mission, plays a major role in policy debates & in the education of lawyers and law teachers from around the world.

Credits: Tom Sturdy (Audio Post-Production), LSE AV Services (Audio Recording).