Annual Harry Street Lecture 2026 with Attorney General Richard Hermer KC
The School of Social Sciences and Department of Law are delighted to host the 2026 Annual Harry Street Lecture delivered by an alumnus of our school and leading figure in the legal and political sphere, The Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC, Attorney General of the UK Government.
Full details on the lecture synopsis will be revealed soon. The Harry Street Lecture has run every year (with few exceptions) since 1985 and has been given by an impressive roll call of leading figures from the worlds of law and politics. Harry Street, a well-known British jurist and legal scholar, spent much of his time at the University of Manchester where he developed a keen interest in civil liberties and the law of torts. This lecture series aims to highlight the vast work of those in the legal and political fields and invites people to engage with something new.
Event Details:
The lecture will be delivered as a hybrid event. Those attending online will be sent a separate online link closer to the event. Online attendees will be able to submit questions via the chat function, which will be read to the speaker by a member of staff during the Q&A.
The lecture will run for approximately 45 minutes, followed by a Q&A session, and will conclude with an hour networking reception in the North Entrance foyer for in-person attendees starting at 6pm.
Important Access Information:
The lecture theatre has limited wheelchair spaces. Please ensure you contact soss.externalrelations@manchester.ac.uk if you require accessible seating.
Speaker
Richard Hermer KC
Role: Attorney General
Organisation: UK Government
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