Film Screening: 'The Tribunal' by Malcolm Rogge followed by discussion
Dr. Malcolm Rogge
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This event is open to members of the University, but priority will be given to students and tutors of the Summer School in International Human Rights Law and the MSc in International Human Rights Law. This is an in-person event.
The Tribunal, a documentary film by Malcolm Rogge, produced in partnership with the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, 28 minutes, 2023.
This film delves into the experiences of a local community in Ecuador impacted by a Canadian company's potential mining project and the ensuing investment arbitration proceedings initiated by the company.
Speakers
Dr Liz Umlas and Prof John Knox will interview Dr. Malcolm Rogge, Director of 'The Tribunal' and moderate discussion of the film afterwards.
Recommended pre-readings
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OHCHR report - Paying polluters: the catastrophic consequences of investor-State dispute settlement for climate and environment action and human rights
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Nicolás M. Perrone's article - Investment Treaty Law and Matters of Recognition: Locating the Concerns of Local Communities
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Peter Muchlinksi’s article - Can International Investment Law Punish Investor’s Human Rights Violations? Copper Mesa, Contributory Fault and its Alternatives