Our 2025 Longford Lecturer…

Dame Rachel de Souza is the Children’s Commissioner for England, her subject: ‘Guilty until proven innocent: Every child’s right to freedom, fairness, and opportunity’. The Lecture took place on Tuesday 11 November, 6.30pm, at Church House, Westminster SW1P 3NZ and was sponsored by AtkinsRéalis, our partners in our employability programme, and the barristers’ chambers 23ES. Dame Rachel was appointed the Children’s Commissioner in 2021 and represents children’s needs across Government.
Watch the Lecture
Follow this link to watch a video of the Lecture.
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