5th Asia Pacific Regional Forum Biennial Conference: Resilient Asia – Fighting Global Headwinds
15 Feb - 17 Feb 2017
Session information
Is rapid growth putting pressure on the rule of law in Asia Pacific and the Middle East?
Friday 17 February (1600 - 1730)
Committee(s)
Asia Pacific Regional Forum
(Lead)
Description
The panel will discuss principles of constitutional law, regulatory policies, child labour, human rights and environmental laws, including case studies.
- Are the various economies of the Asia Pacific and Middle Eastern regions growing in consonance with the principles of the rule of law?
- Are these principles being upheld in the quest for unbridled growth?
- Are Asia’s teeming billions getting equal rights and treatment under the law?
- Is the environment under pressure, and are there other ways in which poverty alleviation can be achieved?
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Bruno Blanpain | MVVP, Brussels, Belgium |
Speakers
| John Wilson | John Wilson Partners, Colombo, Sri Lanka; Senior Vice Chair, Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee |