Centre for English Legal History Lectures and Seminars

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The Centre for English Legal History (CELH) was formally established in 2016 to provide a hub for researchers working in legal history across the University of Cambridge. The Centre supports researchers in any discipline whose interests touch upon English legal history, whenever or whatever their focus might be. It runs a fortnightly seminar series during each term of the academic year, and an annual lecture in Michaelmas term.

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CELH Annual Lecture 2016: 'Milsom's Legal History' - David Ibbetson

Nov 21 2016 51 mins

On 18 November 2016 Professor David Ibbetson delivering the CELH annual lecture on the topic 'Milsom's Legal History'. The Centre for English Legal History (CELH) was formally established in 2016 to provide a hub for researchers working in legal history across the University of Cambridge. The Centre holds regular seminars during academic terms, and an annual centrepiece lecture. To

CELH Annual Lecture 2017: 'Why civil lawyers? Alberico Gentili's commitment to legal scholarship and public governance' - Alain Wijffels

Dec 04 2017 56 mins

On 20 November 2017 Professor Alain Wijffels of KU Leuven delivered the CELH annual lecture on the topic 'Why civil lawyers? Alberico Gentili's commitment to legal scholarship and public governance'. The Centre for English Legal History (CELH) was formally established in 2016 to provide a hub for researchers working in legal history across the University of Cambridge. The Centre ho

CELH Annual Lecture 2017: 'Why civil lawyers? Alberico Gentili's commitment to legal scholarship and public governance' - Alain Wijffels (audio)

Dec 04 2017 56 mins

CELH Annual Lecture 2018: 'Martial Law in Black and White: the rule of law, the British empire and the Privy Council, 1899-1906' - Michael Lobban

Nov 27 2018 62 mins

On 26 November 2018 Professor Michael Lobban (LSE) delivered the CELH annual lecture on the topic 'Martial Law in Black and White: the rule of law, the British empire and the Privy Council, 1899-1906'. The Centre for English Legal History (CELH) was formally established in 2016 to provide a hub for researchers working in legal history across the University of Cambridge. The Centre

David Ibbetson Valedictory Lecture: 'Roman Law, Comparative Law, Legal History'

Nov 28 2022 61 mins

The Centre for English Legal History was delighted to host a valedictory lecture by David Ibbetson FBA, Regius Professor of Civil Law on 25th November 2022. The lecture was chaired by Dr Jonathan Morgan, and Professor Ibbetson was introduced by Mr Justice Foxton. While it will come as no surprise to learn that David will continue his research for years to come, this lecture marks h

CELH 2023 Annual Lecture: 'Women and the Crime of Bigamy in English Law, 1603-2023'

Nov 24 2023 55 mins

On 21 November 2023 Professor Rebecca Probert (University of Exeter Law School) delivered the CELH annual lecture on the topic 'Women and the Crime of Bigamy in English Law, 1603-2023'. The Centre for English Legal History (CELH) was formally established in 2016 to provide a hub for researchers working in legal history across the University of Cambridge. The Centre holds regular se

CELH 2023 Annual Lecture: 'Women and the Crime of Bigamy in English Law, 1603-2023' (audio)

Nov 24 2023 55 mins

CELH Annual Lecture 2023: 'Law as Backcloth? A History of English Commercial Law' - Sir Ross Cranston

Apr 28 2023 54 mins

On 27 April 2023 Sir Ross Cranston delivered the CELH annual lecture on the topic 'Law as Backcloth? A History of English Commercial Law'. The Centre for English Legal History (CELH) was formally established in 2016 to provide a hub for researchers working in legal history across the University of Cambridge. The Centre holds regular seminars during academic terms, and an annual cen

CELH Annual Lecture 2023: 'Law as Backcloth? A History of English Commercial Law' - Sir Ross Cranston (audio)

Apr 28 2023 55 mins