Below is a list of the UKAEL's past events. Click on the event title to download the event programme and papers (where available).
| 25/01/12 |
Challenging Contract Award Decisions: Recent Developments in Public Procurement Law
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| 18/11/11 |
Reflections on the role of European Union law through the financial and economic crisis |
| 10/11/11 |
EU Law in Practice Student information evening, sponsored and held on the premises of International law firm Slaughter and May. 90 students enjoyed an evening of short talks by our hosts and UKAEL committee members on pracitising EU Law. This is always an excellent opportunity to meet the professionals and peers inside the walls of an International law firm. Talks are given by a solicitor, a barrister, a government lawyer, as well as UKAEL officers with professional experience in the European Institutions. Special thanks to Philippe Chappatte of Slaughter and May and all who helped with this event for the UKAEL. At this year's evening the FIDE essay prize competition was launched. |
| 19/10/11 |
The Composition of the European Court of Justice Annual Lecture by Lord Mance, Justice of the Supreme Court In the chair Professor Sir Francis Jacobs QC, President of the UKAEL 18.30 on Wednesday 19 October 2011 Edmond J Safra Lecture Theatre, Strand Campus, King's College London WC2R 2LS Lecture text |
| 22/09/11 |
EU Law and the Land
22 September 2011, 10.00 - 16.30 Swalec Stadium, Cardiff |
| 24/06/11 |
Fundamental Rights within the EU: Fundamental Problems? 24 June 2011 10.00 - 16.30, Goodenough College, Bloomsbury, London The UKAEL returned to this charming venue in the heart of London for a one-day meeting on Fundamental Rights. The conference secured a senior and full audience, attracted by speakers who are known experts in their field. This conference received excellent feedback from the delegates. Chaired and organised by UKAEL Hon Secretary Professor Philippa Watson. Conference Programme and Papers |
| 13/05/11 |
UKAEL / School of Law at the University of Glasgow Joint Workshop Friday 13th May 2011 EU criminal law and the UK: Where do rights come in? This one day workshop brought together a range of academics and practitioners to explore where and how rights fit into the application of EU criminal law in the UK. In addition to offering a useful account of the post Lisbon landscape this workshop will offer practical perspectives on the application of the European Arrest Warrant and an account of how rights in the criminal law field are being developed at both EU and ECHR levels. Organiser and UKAEL member Maria Fletcher writes: This was a fascinating day with a great range of expertise represented in both the paper-givers and the audience. The challenges posed by the development of EU criminal law to the criminal justice systems of the both legal system in the UK were brought into sharp focus, as indeed were those posed by the instrument of the European Arrest Warrant in particular. What did become clear was that there are a range perspectives on if and how the EU can better protect rights within the context of EU criminal justice. A call for more focussed training of judges and lawyers on EU criminal law matters was echoed several times throughout the day. Programme | Patrick Layden QC contribution | The Hon Mr Justice McCloskey contribution |
| 05/04/11 |
Gender Equality, The Charter of Fundamental Rights & Insurance Premiums and Benefits: Case C-236/09 TEST ACHATS On 1 March the ECJ decided in case C-236/09, Association belge des Consommateurs Test-Achats ASBL and Others v Conseil des Ministres, that taking the gender of the insured individual into account when determining insurance premiums and benefits was, in principle, discriminatory and contrary to EU law. It declared the relevant derogation in Directive 2004/13 to be invalid and relied, in part, on the Charter of Fundamental Rights, in reaching that conclusion. The UKAEL held an evening seminar to discuss the implications of the case, including the development of the principle of equality, particularly in the insurance industry, the role of the Charter, and the role of the ECJ. Chaired by Professor Philippa Watson, Essex Court Chambers Speakers: Daniel Beard QC, Monckton Chambers, who acted for the UK in the case Charles Raikes, Legal Adviser at the Government Equalities Office Event details |
| 25/11/10 |
Annual Address The UKAEL is delighted that its Annual Address was delivered by The Minister of State for Europe, David Lidington. Lady Justice Arden was in the Chair. UKAEL committee member Katrine Sawyer comments “The Minister for Europe, David Lidington MP endeared himself to the audience by remembering Lord Denning’s 1974 observation that European law was like an incoming tide. He told us that, like King Cnut, this government would hold back that tide by introducing a “referendum lock”: any proposal to extend the EU’s power or competence beyond that which had already been transferred would be subject to approval by the UK electorate. Mr Lidington avoided commenting on the current crisis in the Eurozone, but responded fully to the audience’s questions. He clarified, for example, that any accession to the EU would not be subject to a referendum in the UK. One member of the audience considered Mr Lidington’s emphasis of parliamentary sovereignty and recourse to referenda as ‘stuck in the 19th Century’. Mr Lidington disagreed; and invited the questioner to get out on the campaign trail, if he wished to win others round to his views. Concluding, on behalf of the association, Lady Justice Arden observed, that Mr Lidington’s EU Bill promised to be another foundation stone in a written constitution for the UK.” Event details Download the Minister's speech Photos |
| 10/11/10 |
EU Law in Practice An informative and informal evening for students of EU Law to meet practitioners. This evening was generously hosted by Allen & Overy LLP. See the event details for further information. |
| 18/6/10 |
One day conference: Remedies for Breach of EU Law Revisited 18 June 2010 at King's College London In June 1995 the UKAEL in association with the Institute of European Law at the University of Birmingham organised a conference entitled ‘Remedies for Breach of EC Law before National Courts’. Contributions were later published in a book entitled Remedies for Breach of EC Law. With this conference, both the UK Association for European Law and the Centre of European Law would like to express their appreciation for their respective former president, The Rt Hon The Lord Slynn of Hadley, who chaired the original conference. The conference was a resounding success which was not surprising as the programme featured an array of most distinguished speakers, commentators and chairs. This conference was organised with the Centre of European at King's College London. Programme Anthony Arnull Paper | Adrian Zuckermann Paper | Paul Farmer Presentation | Judge Deeny Paper | Judge Fennelly Paper | Simon Whittaker Paper | Nicholas Khan Paper |
| 14/6/10 |
Preparing for FIDE XXIV: The UK reports The UK rapporteurs presented their reports to a small group of interested jurists. This event was very generously hosted by Matrix Chambers. For the more details on the reports please see here. |
| 30/4/10 |
One day conference: EU Law and Devolution: The Relationship between Devolved Jurisdictions and the European Union
23 April 2010 - conference in the Debating Chamber of the Scottish Parliament Buildings, Edinburgh, with the kind permission of the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body and with the generous support of the European Commission Office in Scotland. |
| 16/12/09 |
Evening seminar: Lisbon: A Treaty for the 21st Century? On 16 December 2009 the UK Association for European Law organised an evening seminar on the newly ratified Lisbon Treaty. The event attracted a large number of UKAEL members and students and packed the Edmond J Safra lecture theatre - despite wintry weather conditions. The seminar which was led by Paul Berman from the Treasurer Solicitors Department and Cabinet Office, proved to be of great interest for those attending. With contributions from Professors Eeckhout and Tridimas and UKAEL president Sir Francis Jacobs QC the evening lasted nearly three hours without a break, a credit to the speakers and their audience. The successful seminar was rounded off with a drinks reception, a chance to catch up and meet someone new. Presentations and event details |
| 12/11/09 |
EC Law in Practice An informative and informal evening for students of EU Law to meet practitioners. This evening was generously hosted by CMS Cameron McKenna LLP. See the event details for more details. |
| 19/10/09 |
AGM and Annual Address by Advocate General Miguel P Maduro Photos of the Annual Dinner and event details |
| 08/10/09 |
Climate Change Seminar with UKELA: Can the EU legal system deliver the international agenda on climate change? Presentations and event details |
| 19/06/09 |
One day conference with ISEL: Current Issues in EU Public Procurement and State Aid
The conference sessions covered Remedies and Case-studies on Public Procurement issues, as well as hot topics in State Aid law, such as the EC Commission’s response to the banking crisis, and recent judgments of the Luxembourg courts in the Ryanair and BUPA cases. |
| 13/11/08 | EC Law in Practice |
| 30/10/08 | AGM and Annual Address by Judge Nicholas Forwood |
| 04/07/08 | Competition and private enforcement: the next steps |
| 22/02/08 | Damages conference |
| 23/11/07 | The Enforcement of National EC Competition Law in the Member States |
| 01/11/07 | UKAEL Annual Address "Mission Creep in the European Union" |
| 17/10/07 | EC Law in Practice |
| 28/04/07 | The Direction of Free Movement: Developments in Services, Establishment & Capital |
| 30/11/06 | Annual General Meeting, Annual Address & UKAEL Dinner |
| 12/10/06 | EC Law in Practice |
| 30/06/06 | Conference in Honour of Sir Francis Jacobshttp://www.ukael.org/associates.html#essay2012 |
| 28/10/05 | EU Litigation Conference |
| 01/07/05 | Reconcling Trade and Global Security |
| 26/11/04 | The Treaty Establishing a Consitutution for Europe, The Court and Individual Rights |
| 04/11/04 | 2004 UKAEL Annual Address: Human Rights and the Draft Constitution |
| 23/01/04 | Modernisation of EC Competition Law: Uncertainties and Opportunities |
| 03/05/01 | The Treaty of Nice |
| 30/09/00 | The British Contribution to Community Law |
Membership
Our members enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Discounts and priority booking for all of our events
- An invitation to the UKAEL Annual General Meeting
- Opportunities to study and discuss European Union Law with leading academics and practitioners