Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice
The Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice is a leading centre for social justice and human rights. It provides a vibrant environment at the cutting edge of legal and criminal justice practice which prepares students for excellence in their chosen professional career.
The centre is home to a range of social justice and human rights activities that include:
- research and scholarship work
- international projects
- impact on policy
- professional training and advocacy
Its central values are those of widening access to justice and education, the promotion of human rights, ethics in legal practice, equality and a respect for human dignity in overcoming social injustice.
The centre hosts the MA in Applied Human Rights which explores law, politics, media and social science with first-hand experience of working in human rights. It offers opportunities to work alongside
international human rights organisations and practitioners in the field.
The centre also hosts a number of undergraduate modules open to both law and criminology students that encompass pro bono services, including HKC Law Clinic and HKC Criminal Appeals Clinic. These modules provide advice and assistance to members of the community and beyond, supported by a team of practising solicitors.