Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC moderates a discussion with leading experts to explore the critical question: What should our new government do to protect truth, privacy rights and reporting in the public interest amidst the revolution in media and information technology?
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Moderated by Sir Robert Buckland KC
Consultant, Payne Hicks Beach.
The Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC is the Head of Policy and Senior Counsel. Robert joined Payne Hicks Beach in March 2023.
Sir Robert Buckland KC was Lord Chancellor of Great Britain for over two years and served as HM Solicitor General for nearly five years prior to that.
James Naughtie | BBC News Presenter
Broadcasting legend on the current effects of misinformation.
James Naughtie is an industry giant who hosted the Today Programme for twenty-one years before leaving in 2015. Despite leaving the show he remains as a BBC special correspondent, covering every UK election and US presidential election.
Jamie Susskind | Author & Barrister
Discussing the role of technology in spreading disinformation and the challenges for the new government.
Jamie is an award winning author and barrister. He has held fellowships at Cambridge and Harvard Universities. His work is at the crossroads of technology, politics, and law.
Polly Curtis | CEO of Demos
Discussing the role of technology in spreading disinformation and the challenges for the new government.
Polly is Chief Executive of Demos. Polly spent much of her career at the Guardian where she reported on health, social affairs and education, before joining the lobby team as Whitehall Editor, writing about government and policy. She went on to be digital editor of the Guardian, then led newsrooms as Editor-in-Chief at HuffPost UK, a Partner at Tortoise Media and Managing Director at PA Media.
Mark Jones | Partner
Defence and Investigations specialist, Payne Hicks Beach
Exploring the practical issues posed by misinformation and deepfakes and the legal tools available for victims.
Mark Jones is a Partner in our Dispute Resolution Department. Mark specialises in defence and investigations for both individuals and corporates. He regularly advises clients who have complex problems which require a multi-disciplinary approach. Often Mark’s work is multi-jurisdictional. Mark’s experience is recognised by Chambers High Net Worth, Legal 500, Spear’s and CityWealth.
Read more about MarkHanna Basha | Partner
Privacy and Media specialist, Payne Hicks Beach
Exploring the practical issues posed by misinformation and deepfakes and the legal tools available for victims.
Hanna is a recognised leader in the field of defamation, privacy and breach of confidence, having acted in a number of landmark cases in the High Court. As well as litigation, Hanna has a wealth of experience in media and crisis management and advises clients on strategies for preventing and dealing with significant reputational attacks.
Dominic Crossley | HOD & Partner
Head of Dispute Resolution at Payne Hicks Beach.
The event will be introduced by Dominic Crossley.
Dominic Crossley is Head of the firm’s Dispute Resolution Department. He handles a wide range of sensitive and significant disputes on behalf of private individuals and commercial organisations. A leading practitioner in the law of privacy/breach of confidence, defamation and harassment, his work also encompasses numerous other specialist areas of the law and practice applicable to protecting the interest and rights of clients in times of crisis.
Read more about DominicAndrew Willan | Partner
Dispute Resolution specialist at Payne Hicks Beach.
The summary and Q&A will be hosted by Andrew Willan.
Andrew specialises in reputation management. His work covers all aspects of media law, including defamation, confidence, privacy, harassment, data protection and intellectual property rights. His background as a commercial litigator means that he also has considerable expertise in high value disputes and cases, particularly those involving civil fraud and cybersecurity.
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