Professor Helen Hall's Inaugural Lecture
Bones on the Bus: How should law regulate the treatment of ancient human remains?
In this inaugural lecture, Professor Helen Hall, Nottingham Law School, explores 'How should the law regulate the treatment of ancient human remains?' and other questions surrounding the legal framework in this area.
- From: Wednesday 30 April 2025, 6 pm
- To: Wednesday 30 April 2025, 7.30 pm
- Registration: 5.30 pm
- Location: Lecture Theatre 5, Newton building, City Campus, Nottingham, NG1 4BU
- Booking deadline: Wednesday 30 April 2025, 3.00 pm
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Event details
The Human Tissue Act 2004 governs the treatment of human remains less than 100 years old, and there are international agreements in place in respect of the ancient remains of indigenous peoples. However, this leaves the question of what should happen to human remains in other situations. For example: Is positive or problematic to display bog bodies and skeletons in museums? What rights and interests are at stake? Does it make a difference if the individuals are identified, and their descendants known? The lecture explores these and other questions surrounding the legal framework in this area.
Biography
Professor Helen Hall read Law at Peterhouse Cambridge and qualified as a solicitor. She is an Anglican priest and has a longstanding interest in legal questions relating to freedom of religion and belief. Her research also covers Public and Constitutional Law, Tort, Family Law, Legal History and Law and Anthropology.
Programme
5.30 pm | Registration and welcome refreshments |
6 pm | Welcome talk |
6.05 pm | Lecture begins |
6.50 pm | Close and thanks by Executive Dean |
7 pm | Drinks reception |
7.30 pm | Close |
Location details
Address:
City Campus
Nottingham
NG1 4BU
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