College of Business, Law and Governance Events Law Seminar Series Balancing Security and Freedoms

Balancing Security and Freedoms

With Trent Glover, Barrister

Law Seminar Series - National Security Laws & Human Rights

Thursday 10 October 2024
Where: This is an Online Event

Join us for an insightful seminar on the intersection of national security laws and human rights, examining how these laws significantly impact human rights and exploring mechanisms for their protection. Led by Trent Glover, one of Australia's foremost public law barristers known for his expertise in complex, high-profile litigation involving international extradition, mutual assistance law, law enforcement, and national security law, this event offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from a leading expert. Don't miss this chance to understand the delicate balance between security and freedom in contemporary law, an essential discussion for anyone interested in safeguarding human rights amidst growing security concerns.

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Trent Glover is one of Australia's leading public law barristers. Much of his practice comprises complex and sensitive litigation that is the focus of media attention and parliamentary scrutiny. Although practising in all aspects of public law, Trent is recognised as a leading specialist in international extradition and mutual assistance law, law enforcement and national security law matters. He also has significant experience in Royal Commissions, having appeared as counsel assisting the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements (also known as the Bushfires Royal Commission). Trent also appeared for the Commonwealth of Australia in the Robodebt Royal Commission and the State of New South Wales in the Disability Royal Commission. Trent is currently the Chair of the NSW Bar Association’s Human Rights Committee. He is a Royal Australian Navy legal officer, and previously served as the legal adviser to the Tactical Assault Group – East, which is the Australian Defence Force’s counter-terrorism response force.

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