'Gilds and Things: Keeping the Peace in 10th Century London' by Dr Rory Naismith In the early 10th century, the inhabitants of London and the surrounding region formed one of the first recorded guilds in England - the so-called 'peace gild'. This large body was a combination of vigilante group, mutual insurance scheme and charitable organisation. The peace gild drew up its own statutes that accounted for all levels of society, from bishops and aristocrats to destitute widows, and it negotiated with the king to guarantee recognition and support. This talk will examine the gild's achievement, and consider how legislation contributed to the formation of a distinct town-based community. Rory Naismith is a Lecturer in the History of England before the Norman Conquest in the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of Corpus Christi College. He has written widely on early medieval England and its neighbours, including Citadel of the Saxons: The Rise of Early London (2018). Members: Tick the 'Are you the attendee?" tick box. Non-Members: Scroll down below the Members Login box to Add Tickets and you'll be able to add in your details. Contact: members@innertemple.org.uk Book/Cancel by: 2 May 2021

'Should UK Judges and ex-Judges Be Sitting in Hong Kong?' The Rt Hon Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury (President of the UK Supreme Court, 2012-2017; arbitrator, One Essex Court, Lincoln’s Inn Bencher) The Rt Hon The Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Shadow Lord Chancellor and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, 2015-2016; Senior Counsel, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Inner Temple Bencher) Moderator: Guy Fetherstonhaugh QC (Treasurer) Interactive: No. Preparation in advance required: No. Members: Tick the 'Are you the attendee?" tick box. Non-Members: Scroll down below the Members Login box and click on Add Ticket. Contact: members@innertemple.org.uk Book/Cancel by: 3 May 2021

Reserve List. This is an opportunity for Bar Course students to improve their advocacy. Students will be split into small groups, each led by an experienced practitioner, and will work through either a civil or criminal advocacy exercise, provided in advance, with a chance to practice oral presentation and receive feedback. [You can ONLY attend 1 May or 12 May – you cannot attend both sessions. Circuit Students who attend the June 21 event should NOT book this event too.]

Reserve List. Master Charles Bagot will lead an interactive discussion on a variety of ethics scenarios. An interactive evening session comprising a number of ethics problems, with students invited to engage via Zoom polling and discuss problems in an open setting. [Circuit students who have booked the 21 May event should NOT attend this event too]