Jennifer Robinson - Free Speech, Human Rights and Democracy
About
Jennifer Robinson is an Australian human rights lawyer at Doughty Street Chambers in London, renowned for her expertise in human rights, media, public, and international law. She has been a vocal advocate for free speech, warning since 2010 about the implications of the U.S. government's investigation into WikiLeaks. In 2024, she played a pivotal role in securing Julian Assange's release, allowing him to return to Australia.Robinson's work often involves advising governments, individuals, and organisations on international law and human rights issues, including representing the BBC World Service against Iran's persecution of BBC Persian journalists. She has provided expert evidence to the UN inquiry into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and acted for the family of Daphne Caruana Galizia, a murdered Maltese journalist.
Her legal work focuses on human rights, free speech, and freedom of information, advising major media organisations like The New York Times, CNN & Bloomberg.
Date
Thursday 20 February 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Oxley College
11-29 Railway Road, Burradoo NSW 2576
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Jennifer Robinson - Free Speech, Human Rights and Democracy
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