Title: The J.A. Corry Lecture with Samuel Issacharoff - An event to honour the life and work of Professor Alvin Cheung - Emergencies, Alien and Domestic
Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
Description: An old saying has it that war is bad for liberty but good for democracy. In exchange for support to face an external threat and the suspension of rights during wartime, citizens are often rewarded with greater political liberties post conflict. In contrast, responses to domestic “enemies” are more threatening to democracies, undermining legitimacy during a crisis and eroding rights in the aftermath. These themes are considered in light of emerging populist challenges to democracy.
Speakers:
Samuel Issacharoff, Reiss Professor of Constitutional Law, New York University School of Law
Cherie Metcalf, Associate Dean (Research), Professor, Queen's Law
Alyssa King, Assistant Professor, Queen's Law
