Thursday, November 9: Book Talk by Professor John Bessler on the Death Penalty

On Thursday, November 9, please join us for a book launch event for Professor John Bessler (U. Baltimore School of Law), sponsored by the Law School's Human Rights Center. 

 

Bessler's talk, based on his recently published book, "The Death Penalty's Denial of Fundamental Human Rights," will detail how capital punishment violates universal human rights-to-life; to be free from torture and other forms of cruelty; to be treated in a non-arbitrary, non-discriminatory manner; and to dignity. 

 

The talk will open with remarks on the history of the death penalty and torture, and capital punishment reform, featuring books from the Arthur C. Pulling Rare Books Collection at the Riesenfeld Center.

 

Professor Bessler will be joined by discussants Amy Bergquist and Professor Ryan Greenwood. 

 

Click here for more information or to register for the event.

When: Thursday, November 9 at 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Where: Mondale Hall, Room 35

 

Reception with light snacks to follow.

 

1 standard CLE credit is available. Event code #493912.