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Social Context of the Law
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Title: The Duty to Rescue

Speakers: Tba

The speakers will discuss ‘Duty to Rescue’, the legal concept that holds people (and possibly states) responsible for helping others in dangerous situations such as people drowning at sea, loss of life as a result of state action/ natural disaster/climate change. The extent of any legal duty, the significance of the behaviour of the victim and the remedies for any breach vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and approaches differ widely. Some states punish failure to attempt rescue by the criminal law, some by the civil law. Others do not accept that there is any legal duty at all.

The event will be delivered in person and online. The session will include an opportunity for Q&A and for post-talk networking.

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Cancel by: 09/03/2026

Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law: 1

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Start Date: 17th March 2026 at 6:00 pm

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End Date: 17th March 2026 at 7:30 pm

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Online and in person from The Inner Temple

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Business attire

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Open to: Members and the public

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The learning outcomes for this session are:
Have a better understanding of the legal concept that holds people responsible for helping others in dangerous situations.

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