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    Episode #1

    Human dignity: much more than a beautiful ideal

    What is human dignity about and why is it such an important concept for law? Are human rights and dignity connected to democracy and, if so, why? To find out more about these questions and about the dignity&democracy blog, click here and listen to the dialogue (recorded on 15 February 2024 and uploaded on 19 June 2024).

    The guest is Catherine Dupre, Professor of Comparative Constitutional at Exeter Law School

    The hosts are Olivia Pukalski (student editor and member of the Blog’s editorial team) and David Barrett.

    The student producer is Leny Ruban, Head of Marketing at XpressionFM

    Follow up materials

    University of Exeter · Dignity & Democracy Dialogues – Episode I

    Episode #2

    International Women’s Day: 8th March 2024

    Pending the release of this episode, why not watch a 5 min animated clip on human dignity and women? It is written and narrated by Erin Daly and Catherine Dupre, and co-produced with Tofu Creatives.

    Our guests are:

    Faye Bird, who is a lecturer in law at Exeter Law School

    Nicola Braganza KC, who is a barrister with Garden Court chambers

    Rachel Fenton, who is an Associate Professor at Exeter Law School

    Christopher Stanley, who is a litigation consultant with law firm KRW Law. Follow-up materials.

    The hosts are Olivia Pukalski (student editor and member of the Blog’s editorial team) and David Barrett

    The student producer is Leny Ruban, Head of Marketing at XpressionFM

    You can listen to the broadcast on 8 March, at 1pm- 2pm by following this link. The recording of the broadcast will also be available on spotify.

    Follow up materials


    Episode #3

    Missing migrants, refugees and asylum seekers: human dignity matters in life and in death, 4th December 2024

    The Human Rights and Democracy Forum and Exeter Law School were delighted to host Mr Julian Pahlke, member of the German Bundestag affiliated to Buendnis 90/Die Gruenen and member for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) for a discussion about the fate of missing migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Listen to Mr Pahlke’s presentation (c. 25 minutes) reflecting on his Report.

    As indicated in Resolution 2569 arising out his Report, PACE ‘considers that human dignity should be ensured to all persons in life and in death, and that the obligation in law to treat the deceased with dignity should extend to situations where international humanitarian law is not applicable.’ (point 4).

    If you want to find more about why human dignity matters so much for dead migrants, you can also read the following post in this Blog.