Bangor University’s School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences are delighted to welcome The Rt. Hon Jack Straw to Pontio to deliver this year’s Prof. Duncan Tanner Memorial Lecture on Tuesday 18 February.
Jack Straw served as UK Foreign Secretary (2001-2006), Home Secretary (1997-2001), and Leader of the Commons (2006-2007) under Prime Minister Tony Blair. He was Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary (2007-2010) under Gordon Brown and served from 1979 to 2015 as Member of Parliament for Blackburn.
As Home Secretary, he oversaw the introduction of the Freedom of Information Act and the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights into British law. As Foreign Secretary he played a leading role in the foreign policy problems arising from the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York and the resulting interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.
In July 2015, he was appointed as a Member of the Independent Commission on Freedom of Information.
Prof. Duncan Tanner (1958-2010) was Professor of History at Bangor University and Director of the University’s Welsh Institute for Social and Cultural Affairs (WISCA). He also led a major ESRC funded project on the history of Welsh devolution.
Jack Straw’s Lecture is titled ‘Defeat from the Jaws of Victory: Labour’s Fatal Attraction’
This event is funded by the School and open to the public at no charge. Tickets are limited. Book today to ensure your seat.
Date & Time: Tuesday 18 February 6pm
Pontio PL5
FREE
