May 8, 8:30am - 1:30pm - Online

We are pleased to confirm that our annual conference, The Rule of Law – The Route to a Better Future for Palestinians and Israelis, will be available both in person and online, with a recording shared afterwards for those unable to join live.

note: in person tickets are sold out

Date: 8 May 2025
Location: King’s College London, The Strand & Online
Online access: FREE

This vital conference brings us together to explore the role of international law in shaping a just and peaceful future. We’re thrilled to announce our first distinguished speakers:

• Dalal Iriqat – Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution at the Arab American University in Palestine, columnist and commentator, advocating for peaceful solutions grounded in international law.

• Lady Hale – Former President of the UK Supreme Court, renowned for her lifelong commitment to justice, human rights, and the rule of law.

• Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC – Leading public international and human rights barrister. Blinne acted for South Africa in its proceedings at the International Court of Justice seeking provisional measures against Israel for violations of the Genocide Convention.

• Sam Rose – Acting Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza. Sam has worked in the field of international development and humanitarian affairs for more than two decades.

• Michael Sfard – Israeli human rights lawyer specialising in international human rights law and the laws of war, with a special emphasis on the law of belligerent occupation.

Ticket Prices:

• General admission (including reception): £20

• Students/Jobseekers: £10

• Friends of the Balfour Project: £10

• Online access: FREE

We look forward to sharing this important conversation with as many people as possible.

Best regards, The Balfour Project Team

Reserve conference ticket (reminder: Online is free - donation requested but not required)