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Amnesty International ANU - “Bush Week” Pub Brawl 2009

Published on 6/08/2009

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Kevin Boreham BA (Hons) (Syd), M Int Law, LLB (ANU); Barrister and Solicitor High Court and Supreme Court ACT from the ANU College of Law

The group at ANU is for anyone at the ANU who wants to stop human rights abuses in Australia and around the world. The night focused on the issue of "Is torture ever justified?" and saw an impressive turnout despite the unfavourable weather conditions.

Speaker Profile One of our speakers was Kevin Boreham from the ANU College of Law. Here is more information about him:

Kevin Boreham has been teaching at the ANU College of Law since 2002. Kevin is convening International Law of Human Rights and lecturing in International Law in 2008-2009.

Kevin practised as a solicitor in private practice in Canberra from 1999-2001. He provided pro bono assistance at the Legal Advice Bureau, ACT Law Society, from 1999-2005.

Kevin’s first career was as an officer of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He served in Australia’s diplomatic missions in Colombo, Hanoi, Manila, Tehran and New York, where he was Australian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 1987-9.

Kevin’s work in Canberra specialised in multilateral and regional issues. Among other appointments, Kevin was Assistant Secretary, International Organisations Branch from 1992-94. Check out Kevin's ANU Staff Page.