Séamus Woulfe

“One Island, Two Systems: The Future of Rights Post-Brexit” will take place at the Law Society’s headquarters on Thursday night.

A diverse panel, drawn from various fields of law, has been assembled for the Brexit-themed event, which will focus on the impact of Brexit on the rights of EU citizens living on the island of Ireland and the implications which it may have on the future development of Ireland as a whole into the future.

As well as Mr Woufle, the panel includes Professor Conor Gearty, author of On Fantasy Island: Britain, Europe and Human Rights and professor of human rights at the London School of Economics; leading human rights barrister Caoilfhionn Gallagher QC, who practises at Doughty Street Chambers in London; and Eilis Barry BL, chief executive of legal rights group FLAC.

Mr Justice Michael Twomey, who was recently appointed the Journal’s judge-in-residence, will chair the panel.

Daniel Griffin, deputy editor for development and finance at the Hibernian Law Journal, said: “On 1 November 2018, the European Union will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty coming into effect, an agreement which gave birth to the concept of EU citizenship.

“The Hibernian Law Journal is delighted to have assembled such a distinguished panel to discuss the impact that Britain’s departure from the EU will have on the fundamental rights of many EU citizens living on the island of Ireland and abroad.”

The annual lecture will take place in the education centre at the Law Society of Ireland and will commence at 6:30pm.

CPD points will be available to those in attendance and a drinks reception will follow the formal proceedings.