Brexit: Recovery of Sovereignty or Loss of Rights? by Sir Geoffrey Nice QC

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When:
October 9, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
2018-10-09T18:00:00+01:00
2018-10-09T19:00:00+01:00
Where:
Museum of London
150 London Wall
London EC2Y 5HN
UK
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Gresham College
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Was Brexit (the 2016 referendum) argued on the basis of accurate information fairly presented? Slogans were, and may always be, better at gathering votes. With the reality of Brexit a few months away, a sober look at what we actually gain or lose is needed in two areas: What is sovereignty of an island like our own?

Could we draw a line round the coast line (and the Irish border) and contain and control all that is inside? And what of rights within that line? Can they all be home grown and nationally defined? Are we indeed an island?

No reservations are required for this lecture. It will be run on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the lecture