Next week, we are planning to have three talks by Natasha and Devangana who will discuss the UAPA and its misuse through the lens of their own experience. Two of the talks are aimed at students in ICTS and IISc—a discussion we really need to have in our scientific institutions. Finally, there is a public talk at the Ashirvad centre. Please come for at least one of these events if you can. Please also share this announcement and spread the word to others who might be interested.
Schedule
ICTS: Date : 26th June (Monday) Venue : ICTS , Emmy Noether Seminar Hall Directions : https://goo.gl/maps/mFF8K3wkkP6vDGwh6 Time : 4pm
IISc: Date. : 28th June (Wednesday) Venue. : IISc, CCE Lecture Hall Directions : https://goo.gl/maps/NsFCKzeyEPG5ZYV7A Time : 5:30pm
Public Event: Date. : 29th June (Thursday) Venue. : Ashirvad Centre , 31, St Mark’s Rd, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru 560001 Directions. : https://goo.gl/maps/1yL9CKv3DMDkipek6 Time. : 5:30pm
The Injustice of Law: UAPA, Prisons and The Criminal Justice System" (29 June, 5:30 pm at Ashirvad)
Speakers: Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita
Details: Natasha and Devangana will take us through their journey of being charged under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) elaborating on how this draconian law which stands in violation of many fundamental constitutional values, has become an instrument for suppressing dissent by those in power. They will look at the history of the use of such ’exceptional laws’ and how they contribute to enhancing the power of authoritarian regimes. Drawing on their experiences of incarceration, they will also share their reflections on the urgent need for thinking politically about prisons – how our criminal justice system disproportionately incarcerates the most marginalised communities in our country, making access to justice contingent on one’s caste-class-gender locations.
This event is organized by Sthayi (ICTS), Breaking the silence (IISc), Academics for Democratic Rights (www.acdr.in) and the India Academic Freedom Network.
Contact: +91-9819165832
