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SUMMARY:Rule of Law Symposium: business for the rule of law
DESCRIPTION:The Rule of Law goes to the very foundation of order in our s
 ociety. Around the world\, countries are increasingly scrutinised for th
 eir adherence to\, deviation from\, or abuse of\, the rule of law. What 
 is becoming clearer\, however\, is the connections between rule of law a
 nd social and economic development.\n\nToday’s Symposium will move the d
 ebate from legal concepts and the role of state actors\, to the specific
  roles that both business (including the business of the legal professio
 n) and the legal profession have to play in respecting\, supporting and 
 advancing the rule of law. General counsels\, corporate lawyers and the 
 overall legal profession are called to understand the impact of business
  for the rule of law initiatives and lead them.\n\nStable jurisdictions 
 with strong rule of law both attract and provide confidence for business
  to make long term investment decisions. The rule of law is also a matte
 r of business. Whilst public support for the rule of law by business is 
 a relatively new concept\, it is fast gaining traction and may have an e
 normous positive and multiplier effect. A growing number of businesses a
 round the globe are seizing the opportunity to take action and support t
 he rule of law. Compliance is necessary\, but the engagement of corporat
 ions in global initiatives that advance the rule of law makes sense stra
 tegically for more competitive\, stable and sustainable markets. The Sym
 posium will hear from a panel of eminent in-house counsels\, as business
  leaders\, on the specific initiatives their companies are pursuing. We 
 will hear about how companies are supporting and advancing the rule of l
 aw through their core business\, internal business and human rights poli
 cies\, strategic social investment\, public policy engagement and collec
 tive action. Specifically\, we will understand how the legal department 
 is engaged in these actions considering the role of lawyers as trusted a
 dvisors of companies.\n\nGiven the law regulates complex relationships\,
  lawyers are essential to the rule of law – irrespective of the characte
 r of a legal system. As observed by former High Court Chief Justice “The
  law which rules the law according to the rulings of the courts\, is app
 lied in the offices and chambers of the legal profession”. The legal pro
 fession has a role to play in the framing of laws\, and even more import
 ant role in maintaining and advancing the rule of law. The Symposium wil
 l hear from leaders of the legal profession as to how they are pursuing 
 this role. There will be a specific focus on how the business of the leg
 al profession engages in the advancement of the rule of law.\n\nThe fina
 l session of the day will identify and discuss examples of significant v
 iolations of the rule of law around the world\, based on the inaugural 2
 017 report of the Rule of Law Forum.
LOCATION:Session Rooms D&E\, Level -1
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