Assize Seminar May 2017

The launch event was held in Oxford on 12 May 2017 in Magdalen College Auditorium, with 45 academics, barristers, solicitors, prosecutors and judges attending. 

Delegates were welcomed by Dr Matthew Dyson, with a Prologue by Prof. Andrew Ashworth CBE QC FBA, Vinerian Professor of Law Emeritus; Emeritus Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford.

Welcome and Prologue

Prof. Andrew Ashworth CBE QC FBA, Vinerian Professor of Law Emeritus; Emeritus Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford.

Why conditional intent should count as intent

Dr Rebecca Williams, University of Oxford.
Comment by Mr Julian Knowles QC, Matrix Chambers.

Is our criminal appeal system fit for purpose?

Prof. John Spencer, University of Cambridge.
Comment by Prof. David Ormerod QC (Hon), Professor of Criminal Justice at UCL; Law Commissioner for England and Wales

Are freedom, capacity and agreement always essential components of consent?

Mr Paul Jarvis, 6KBW College Hill.
Comment by HH Peter Rook QC, Judge, Central Criminal Court; Judicial Fellow of the UCL Judicial Institute.

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