Keith Schilling at an Oxford Union debate on privacy
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Schillings news | 7 June 2010
Schillings, the leading UK law firm dedicated to protecting the reputations of international corporations and brands and the reputations and privacy of high-profile individuals will be taking part in an Oxford Union debate on privacy.
Keith Schilling, one of Britain’s most sought after lawyers for his work in defamation and privacy, joins Max Mosley, Chairwoman of the Press Complaints Commission, Baroness Buscombe and Andrew Caldecott QC to oppose the motion “This house believes that a public person has no right to a private life”.
Opposing the motion will be former News of the World editor, Phil Hall; journalist and freedom of information activist, Heather Brooke and founder of paparazzi agency Big Pictures, Darryn Lyons.
The Oxford Union is one of the world's most prestigious debating societies, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to Oxford. It has been established for 186 years, aiming to promote debate and discussion not just in Oxford University, but across the globe. From Prime Ministers to popstars like Michael Jackson, the Union has hosted giants from all walks of life.
Preparing for the debate Keith Schilling said: “I am really looking forward to debating this important and topical issue, especially in such auspicious premises. I am particularly keen to use the opportunity to show how shallow some of the arguments the media rely on to justify invading people’s privacy are.”
The debate will take place at 8.30pm on Thursday 10 June 2010 at the Oxford Union building.
