International Bar Association
19th BIENNIAL CONFERENCE
The International Bar Association is holding its 19th Biennial Conference in New Delhi,
India from 17 — 23rd October, 1982.
Two major topics will be discussed during the week: (i) The Eighties — the Challenge to the
Legal Profession and the Judiciary — the Challenge by Society; its conflicts with
established Codes of Ethics; the Profession's Response; and: (ii) Legal Problems of
Investment by International Companies in Developing Countries.
The principal speakers on these 2 topics will include the World Bank Vice President and
General Counsel, and a past Chairman of the UN Commission on Transnational
Corporations.
In addition to the main topics, there will be over 90 meetings of the various committees of
the IBA's Section on Business Law and Section on General Practice at which subjects of
topical interest will be discussed.
The conference is to be officially opened by the Prime Minister of India, Mrs Indira Gandhi
and the Plenary Session is to be addressed by the Lord Chief Justice of England, the Rt
Hon. Lord Lane.
The programme of social events is lively and varied and includes elephant processions,
regional dancing, hospitality in the homes of Indian lawyers, a polo match, dinner dances
etc. Many excursions are being arranged including a flight to mount Everest and a visit to
the Red Fort, as well as pre- and post-conference tours to places such as China, Kashmir
and Nepal. A full ladies programme will also be available with visits to arts and crafts
centres, fashion show and displays of yoga.
Through the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland, Turnbull Gibson Travel are offering a
selection of attractive tours to India from Dublin taking advantage of special air fares and
hotel rates. They range from a basic tour to Delhi at £695 to an extended trip including
Delhi, Hong Kong, Penang and Colombo at £1,135. Space is limited and members are
advised to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Further details and booking forms can be obtained from the Society at Blackhall Place,
Dublin 7.