Brazil 2016 Annual Conference - Rule of Law challenges in Latin America: Corruption and Judicial Independence
Event Details
The Global Rule of Law Exchange annual conference will be held in São Paulo, Brazil, on 18 and 19 April 2016 . This conference is jointly organised with Getulio Vargas Foundation and supported by the Exchange's global partner, Jones Day.
The conference will consider a number of urgent and current issues relating to the rule of law in Latin America, including corruption, the conduct of trials and ways to ensure judicial independence.
Distinguished speakers from Brazil will include the former President of Brazil Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Supreme Court Justice Minister Gilmar Mendes and a senior member of the government. There will be similar high-level speakers from elsewhere in the region and beyond.
Programme
See the programme for the conference.
Contacts
- Technical enquiries should be addressed to Mat Tromme
- Media enquiries should be addressed to Claudia Mansaray
Registration
Important information
- Places are limited, so registration is essential
- Note that registration does not guarantee a place. You will receive an email confirming your attendance.
- Read the Frequently Asked Questions here
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Event Cancellation Policy
Cancellation by us
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