One of the most dynamic aspects of law is that of Human Rights. Sir Geoffrey Nice has spent his career in this area and discusses its origns:http://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/human-rights-philosophy-and-history

The philosophical and historical development of what may be regarded as essential human rights will be traced. It is essential to understand this development before criticising - or complaining about - modern Human Rights law.

The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/human-rights-philosophy-and-history

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