International Symposium organized by Institute of Comparative Law
Comparative Examination of Legal Systems on Pandemics from the Perspective of Global Health Law: Current Situation and Challenges
Information
Date and Time
June 17, 2023 (Saturday), 16:00-20:00 (JST)
Venue
Building 8, Room B107, Waseda Campus + Online (Zoom)
Speakers:
Professor Lawrence GOSTIN (Faculty Director, O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, Georgetown University)
Dr. Andrés CONSTANTIN (Acting Director, O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, Georgetown University)
Professor Katherine GINSBACH (Senior Associate, O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, Georgetown University)
Professor Sam HALABI (O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, Georgetown University)
Professor Tokuko MUNESUE (Faculty of Social Sciences, Member of Institute of Comparative Law, Waseda University)
Professor Yasushi KATSUMA (Faculty of International Research and Education, Director of Institute for Global Health, Waseda University)
Professor Mariko KAWANO (Faculty of Law, Member of Institute of Comparative Law, Waseda University)
Organizers:
Professor Masanori OKADA (Faculty of Law, Director of Institute of Comparative Law, Waseda University)
Professor Mariko KAWANO (Faculty of Law, Member of Institute of Comparative Law, Waseda University)
Co-hosted by
O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, Georgetown University
Institute for Global Health, Waseda University
Target Audience
Students, faculty members, general public
Language
Simultaneous interpretation in English and Japanese
Details
As the COVID-19 pandemic gradually subsides, theoretical analysis is now underway to utilize this experience in dealing with future infectious disease pandemics. This symposium aims to discuss the domestic legal systems and international frameworks for responding to new pandemics from the perspective of legal systems, focusing on the positions of Japan and the United States.
In the first and second sessions, each presenter will give a 20-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute question and answer section. The third session will consist of a panel discussion. Three panelists from the O’Neill Institute and three panelists from Waseda University will discuss “Legal Systems Necessary for Responding to New Infectious Disease Pandemics” from the perspective of comparative law.
Program
16:00- Opening remarks
Professor Masanori OKADA (Faculty of Law, Director of Institute of Comparative Law, Waseda University)
16:20- Keynote speech
Professor Lawrence GOSTIN (Faculty Director, O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, Georgetown University)
16:40-16:50 Coffee break
16:50- Session 1: Experiences of COVID-19 and the Response of Global Health Law
Chair: Professor Tokuko MUNESUE (Faculty of Social Sciences, Member of Institute of Comparative Law, Waseda University)
Speakers:
Professor Katherine GINSBACH (Senior Associate, O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, Georgetown University)
Professor Mariko KAWANO (Faculty of Law, Member of Institute of Comparative Law, Waseda University)
Dr. Andrés CONSTANTIN (Acting Director, O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, Georgetown University)
18:05-18:15 Coffee break
18:15- Session 2: New Developments in Global Health Law after the COVID-19 Pandemic
Chair: Dr. Andrés CONSTANTIN (Acting Director, O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, Georgetown University)
Speakers:
Professor Tokuko MUNESUE (Faculty of Social Sciences, Member of Institute of Comparative Law, Waseda University)
Professor Sam HALABI (O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, Georgetown University)
Professor Yasushi KATSUMA (Faculty of International Research and Education, Director of Institute for Global Health, Waseda University)
19:30- Final Discussion: Panel Discussion on “Legal Systems Necessary for Responding to New Infectious Disease Pandemics”
Speakers:
Dr. Andrés CONSTANTIN
Professor Katherine GINSBACH
Professor Sam HALABI
Professor Tokuko Munesue
Professor Mariko KAWANO
Professor Yasushi KATSUMA
19:50- Closing Remarks
Dr. Andrés CONSTANTIN (Acting Director, O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, Georgetown University)
Application
Please apply through the registration form for both on-site and online participation.
The application deadline is June 14, 17:00 (JST).
For on-site participants, please pre-register and come directly to the venue to help us estimate the number of attendees.
For online participants, please fill out the application form, and Zoom information will be provided on June 16.
Contact
Email: hiken @ list.waseda.jp
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