The International Society for Military Law and the Law of War has announced its next major conference:
The International Law Applicable to Peace Operations, Dublin, 14-17 November 2018, organised with support of the Defence Forces Ireland, the Irish Group of the Society and the Irish Centre for Human Rights (National University of Ireland - Galway)
Draft programme
Wednesday, 14 November 2018
Arrival of Participants
14.00 – 18.00 Registration (at the Mespil Hotel Ballsbridge)
18.30 – 20.30 Welcome Reception (at the Officers Mess of the McKee Barracks, Marlborough (venue TBC))
Hosted by Brigadier General
Howard BERNEY, General Officer Commanding 2 Brigade, Defence Forces Ireland
Thursday, 15 November 2018
08.00 – 08.45 Registration (at the Lecture Theatre of the Cathal Brugha Barracks)
09.00 – 09:30 Opening Ceremony (at the Lecture Theatre of the Cathal Brugha Barracks)
Opening speeches by:
- Colonel
John SPIERIN, Director of Legal Service, Defence Forces Ireland
- Professor Dr.
Wolff HEINTSCHEL von HEINEGG, President, International Society for Military Law and the Law of War
- Professor
Ray MURPHY, Irish Centre for Human Rights
09:30 – 10:00 Keynote speech – A Strategic Analysis of the Challenges in the Domain of Peace Operations
10:00 – 10:30 Coffee/tea
10.30 – 12.00 General Discussion
Human Rights and Peace Operations
Chair: Professor Ray MURPHY, Irish Centre for Human Rights
12.00 – 13.15 Lunch
13.15 – 14.45 General Discussion
International Humanitarian Law and Peace Operations
Chair: Mr.
Alfons VANHEUSDEN, Assistant Secretary-General, International Society for Military Law and the Law of War
14.45 – 15.30 Group photo & Coffee/tea
15.30 – 17.30 General Discussion
Status of Forces and the Importance of Host State Law and Sending State Law in the Practice of Peace Operations
Chair: Colonel
Mark HEARNS, Command & Staff School, Military College, Defence Forces Training Centre, Ireland
Free evening
Friday, 16 November 2018
08.30 – 10.00 General Discussion
The Use of Force and Detention in Peace Operations
Chair: Colonel (ret.)
William NOTT, Irish Centre for Human Rights
10.00 – 10.30 Coffee/tea
10.30 – 12.30 General Discussion
Protection of Civilians in Peace Operations
Introduction:
Chair: Professor Ray MURPHY, Irish Centre for Human Rights
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 15.00 General Discussion
Legal Aspects of Peace Operations in their Aerial and Maritime Dimensions
Chair: Professor Dr. Wolff HEINTSCHEL von HEINEGG, President, International Society for Military Law and the Law of War
15.00 – 15.30 Coffee/tea
15.30 – 17.00 General Discussion
Dealing with Crimes Against Peacekeepers
Chair: Dr.
Shane DARCY, Irish Centre for Human Rights
17.00 – 18.00 General Discussion
Protection of Personal Data in Peace Operations
Chair: Mrs.
Helen DIXON, Data Protection Commissioner for Ireland (TBC)
18.00 – 18.15 Closing Session
18.15 – 22.00 Official Dinner (at the Officers’ Club of the Cathal Brugha Barracks)
Saturday, 17 November 2018
Social-cultural and Networking Activity (Specific registration required)
- Tour at the National Museum of Ireland (Collins Barracks)
- Lunch at the Collins Barracks (venue TBC)
- Guinness Store House experience
- Watching the rugby match between Ireland and New Zealand at the Officers’ Club of the Cathal Brugha Barracks (optional)
Sunday, 18 November 2018
Departure of the Participants