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11 –13 May 2023
Sovereign Law in a Changing World
Business and Investment in the Face of Sanctions
Effective Law for an Effective State
Digitalization: The Law of the Future or the Future of the Law?
Justice and Dispute Resolution: New Realities and Horizons
Law and Society
Sovereign Law in a Changing World
Business and Investment in the Face of Sanctions
Effective Law for an Effective State
Digitalization: The Law of the Future or the Future of the Law?
Justice and Dispute Resolution: New Realities and Horizons
Law and Society
10:00
13.05.2023
13.05.2023
10:00–11:30
10:00–11:30
Broadcast Lessons from Legacy Corporate Disputes for Business Owners
Congress Centre, conference hall D2
Inheritance/corporate conflicts can emerge when a business owner dies having not specified how their property is to be distributed. The result is negative consequences in terms of both property, and reputation. What can be done to address the incorrect interpretation and application of a legal entity’s articles of association in relation to how status and rights are claimed from a deceased participant or shareholder? What is the legal status of the surviving spouse in relation to the company’s shares bequeathed by the deceased? What role does the notary play in allocating a marital share to the surviving spouse and distributing assets to recipients? How effective is trust management?
13.05.2023
10:00–11:30
10:00–11:30
Broadcast ‘Friendly’ and ‘Unfriendly’ Jurisdictions: A New Taxonomy of Legal Systems
Congress Centre, conference hall A
Agreements on the promotion and mutual protection of capital investments allow for an open offer for the creation of international investment arbitrations – something which Russia cannot avoid. In unfriendly states, steps have already been taken to establish international investment tribunals for cases involving “foreign investors vs the Russian Federation”. Mutual recognition and enforcement of judgements and arbitral decisions made in Russia and unfriendly states is becoming a matter of key importance. Clearly, there are set to be more cases of refusing to recognize and enforce decisions based on public policy doctrine. The Russian government has already taken a range of measures which have facilitated efforts to tackle offshoring and restore economic sovereignty. They have also helped boost import substitution and localization of the manufacturing sector. These measures have included restricting the payment of dividends to unfriendly states, restrictions on returning loans to unfriendly states, restrictions on the movement of capital, mandatory settlements in roubles and other currencies, and a ban on issuing depositary receipts abroad. In addition, the sanctions imposed by unfriendly countries have actually had the effect of tackling offshoring and restoring Russia’s economic sovereignty. What needs to be done to develop ways of protecting Russian assets which have been frozen abroad? How can investment arbitration be leveraged in this regard, including in relation to protecting Russian investors who purchased foreign securities through the National Settlement Depository against the authorities of Belgium and Luxembourg? What potential exists today for Russia to participate in international financial organizations?
13.05.2023
10:00–11:30
10:00–11:30
Broadcast Approbation of Approaches to Systematizing Legislation in the Current Climate
Pavilion F, conference hall F3
Throughout the development of the Russian state, legal acts were systematized at every stage. Today, we have a historic opportunity to link the fields of law and digitalization of society. How can we achieve this effectively, given the current state of development in both law and digital technology?
13.05.2023
10:00–11:30
10:00–11:30
Broadcast Interaction between Arbitration and Other Dispute Resolution Methods: The Potential to Develop Hybrid Procedures
Congress Centre, conference hall B1
This roundtable will feature a discussion of the procedures for interaction between arbitration and mediation (arb-med-arb, med-arb, arb-med), their effectiveness, the mediator’s role as an arbitrator, the approval of a mediation agreement as an arbitral award, as well as the two-stage system of adjudication, which is being developed by Working Group II (Dispute Settlement) of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law.
13.05.2023
10:00–11:30
10:00–11:30
Broadcast Russia–Asia: New Opportunities for the Development of Private International Law
Pavilion F, conference hall F1
The transformation of international relations in the context of the globally dominant policy of the US and EU has led Russia to change its development pathway. It has shifted its focus of international economic and legal cooperation to the nations of Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. In the current environment, it has become prudent to establish and improve a system of international institutions and organizations in order to secure international and regional security. These should include bodies to combat international terrorism and extremism (under the SCO, CSTO, and so on). Unfriendly countries (the US, EU, Canada, Japan, Australia, etc.) and international organizations are continuing to strengthen their sanctions policy against Russia and Belarus. As a result, it has become incumbent to shore up international legal support for economic, trade, and financial cooperation with member states of the CIS, EAEU, BRICS+, and APEC. International legal regulation and the protection of foreign investment from sanctions imposed by unfriendly countries are key issues in light of the development of Greater Eurasia. What needs to be done to improve the regional dispute resolution system in the relevant courts in order to effectively examine disputes and conflicts between legal entities? What steps should be followed to create a unified legal framework guaranteeing legal protection for legal entities and people in Russia, Belarus, and member states of the EAEU and CIS?
13.05.2023
10:00–11:30
10:00–11:30
Broadcast Sanctions: A New Form of Colonization, or an Incentive to Build an Independent Economy?
Pavilion F, conference hall F2
The topic of sanctions has been widely discussed in recent times, and not only among experts in international affairs, but the general public, too. However, discussions around economic sanctions are mainly reduced to assessing their economic impact on the country in question. And generally, discussions do not go further than examining the efficiency and acceptability of such an instrument of foreign policy. They rarely, for example, take into account the specific nature of sanctions as an instrument of foreign policy. Nor do they focus on the mechanisms for imposing them, or the consequences for individual nations and humanity as a whole. What does the experience (and consequences) of economic wars in relation to African nations, Russia, China, India, Turkey, Cuba, Iran, and Serbia tell us today? What are the grounds and legitimacy of waging economic wars against Russia? How should the legislation of independent states be improved when building independent economies and forging foreign trade ties? What should be done to create a global distribution of markets based on principles of mutual respect and recognition of other nations’ interests?
13.05.2023
10:00–11:30
10:00–11:30
Broadcast Legal Lingo: Terminology and Syntax in Legal Documents
Congress Centre, conference hall B4
Whether looking at interviews with professional lawyers, or examining vast quantities of legal documents through corpus analysis, it is becoming clear that he problem of legalese has become rampant in recent years. And indeed, the complexity and incomprehensibility of legal documents has increasingly come to the public’s attention. This phenomenon can in part be attributed to the fact that legal regulation has become more complex as the practice of applying certain stipulations expands. Another contributing factor is the attempt to reflect more and more nuances and details in legal texts. However, as a result, legal documents – which already had a reputation for being somewhat convoluted – have become impenetrable not only to members of the public, but often to professional lawyers themselves. Accuracy is key in law. That means that specific terms sometimes need to be employed. Many of these are borrowed from scientific and other professional fields, which can lead to difficulties in understanding legal stipulations. This is particularly the case today, with society continuing to evolve. The emergence of new forms of social relations and institutions (and changes to older ones) have also complicated matters. Legal stipulations which are vague or even incomprehensible only serve to make legal regulation less effective. What’s more, there is the risk of violating the constitutional principles of legal certainty and equality before the law and the court. All these negative factors are in evidence in Russian law today, and efforts need to be made both in terms of theory and practice (particularly the practice of rulemaking).
13.05.2023
10:00–11:30
10:00–11:30
Broadcast Legal Regulation of the Creation and Distribution of Audiovisual Content in Russia
Congress Centre, conference hall D4
Significant changes were made in 2022 to the rules on the market for the creation and distribution of audio-visual content in Russia. The departure of numerous foreign right holders (including majors) from the Russian market raised the question of a fundamental change in the functional model of the audio-visual content market. In the context of retaliatory sanctions, in addition to the mechanisms of parallel imports and import substitution, special rules need to be adopted for the use of the intellectual property of foreign right holders from unfriendly countries. The phrase ‘pirated content’ should be perceived in a slightly different context in the current conditions. The question of how society and the state should view ‘piracy’ and ‘pirated content’ in the current conditions, when the actions of unfriendly countries and the rights holders they control could also be qualified as a kind of ‘piracy’, a violation of the principles of legality and good faith, and the seizure of assets, needs to be understood from a legal point of view and in the context of the ability and the need to draft amendments to legislation or make adjustments to existing compliance practices. Measures need to be developed to support the industry due to the current lack of audio-visual content on the market. Could there be an easing of responsibility for Russian companies that produce and distribute audio-visual content for failure to comply with certain requirements given the rigid boundaries and unfriendly actions on the part of Western companies? What is the regulator’s view on the future of this sector? Does the market need mandatory licensing or other mechanisms to ensure access to audio-visual content?
13.05.2023
10:00–11:30
10:00–11:30
Broadcast Trust Management: Demand in the Economy, and Pathways to Improving the Model
Pavilion F, conference hall F21
Is chapter 53 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (covering trust agreements) in need of reform? What is standard behaviour for trust managers, and what needs to be done in relation to investment obligations? What behaviour is considered appropriate during the investment process? What is the dualism between trust management of entrepreneurs’ property and that of private individuals? Should different rules apply in the Civil Code to trust management of entrepreneurs’ property and that of private individuals? Another area for consideration involves trust managers and court-appointed managers. Could regulation in relation to managing the property of a bankrupt debtor and trust management be reconciled? Specifically, this is in reference to enabling court-appointed managers to engage in trust management of property, and to applying similar requirements to trust managers as to court-appointed managers. Should Russian entities involved in property trust management adopt trust agreements which are closer to the Anglo-American model?
13.05.2023
10:00–11:30
10:00–11:30
Broadcast Ensuring the Sovereignty of Legal Compliance in the New Environment: Challenges and Opportunities
Congress Centre, conference hall B3
Russian companies have encountered a large number of new risks in recent years. These have manifested themselves particularly acutely in the form of sanctions, regulations put in place to counter sanctions, and numerous new developments and amendments that have appeared in Russian legislation over the past six months. Given the current period of political and economic turbulence, the already constantly changing fields of law and compliance are experiencing the impact of new challenges that require a rapid response. Compliance offers a key method for preventing legal risks, following as it does emerging risks and challenges. It then transforms in line with the requirements of the time and the needs of the corporate sector. Rapid adaptation to new developments in legal regulation pertaining to certain sectors (such as corporate law, tax law, etc.) is turning into an issue of paramount importance. Just as important, however, are fundamental changes to concepts of ethics and morality, and a departure from directly borrowing values from Western practices. How is compliance changing today? What best world practices can be applied taking into account the legal principles and mentality of the country's citizens?
13.05.2023
10:00–11:30
10:00–11:30
Broadcast Non-Performance of a Contract or Fraud: The Problem of Qualification
Congress Centre, conference hall D3
Legislation and law enforcement practice does not sufficiently distinguish between fraud and non fulfilment of obligations set out under a deal. As a result, when there is a B2B or B2G contract in place, cases under article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation are often initiated only when there is reason to believe there is a deliberate unwillingness to fulfil an obligation. However, non fulfilment of contractual obligations is a fairly frequent occurrence, and the violated rights of the creditor can be quite effectively protected under civil law. Ultimately, this is at odds with the purpose of criminal law and the principle of economy of criminal repression. Criminal prosecution is a final measure used to protect the interests of society, and should not lead to the excessive criminalization of economic players. What are essentially economic-related disputes can carry with them the tinge of criminality. This can lead to law-enforcement bodies making unjustified intrusions into the way companies operate. It also weakens guarantees in relation to protecting the rights of entrepreneurs, erodes trust, and impedes business activity. Ultimately, this can have a negative impact on the business climate and hinder economic growth in Russia. How does the real social danger of fraud weigh up against the negative consequences of the widespread initiation of criminal cases under article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (whereby contractual obligations are not fulfilled in the course of business activities or corporate conflicts)? Are legislative changes required?
13.05.2023
10:00–11:30
10:00–11:30
Broadcast Eurasian Intellectual Property Regulation: Expanding the Jurisdiction
Congress Centre, conference hall B2
Many companies today are expanding their operations into new territory, and Russia’s closest neighbours – the countries of Eurasia – are natural choices as places to do business. In this regard, it has become particularly crucial to have legal protection of intellectual property which covers the region. The process of Eurasian integration is inevitably raising questions regarding expanding the scope of supranational regulation. Eurasian instruments can be employed to reduce costs and harmonize legislation and law enforcement. This in turn can help avoid legal collisions and make decisions more predictable. Why is it worth expanding the competencies of Eurasian structures in relation to intellectual property? How should this be done? What integration mechanisms have already been successful, and how should they be improved? To what extent does the Eurasian contractual framework meet the needs of people and businesses, and what development pathways exist?
13.05.2023
10:00–11:30
10:00–11:30
Broadcast The School of Digital Law. Training, Development, and Retention of Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Legal Experts in Russia
Congress Centre, conference hall D1
Training, development, and retention of digital lawyers – defenders against cybercrime. 2022 Results.
Digital defenders – who are they?
Best practices for training digital law experts. Regional experience.
Combating legal nihilism in the field of digital law, raising awareness among the public about the evolution of national law and new areas of legal regulation as the basis for the development of Russia's legal culture.
Digital defenders – who are they?
Best practices for training digital law experts. Regional experience.
Combating legal nihilism in the field of digital law, raising awareness among the public about the evolution of national law and new areas of legal regulation as the basis for the development of Russia's legal culture.
13.05.2023
10:00–11:30
10:00–11:30
Broadcast Lecture by Aleksandr Bugaev: “A Comprehensive Strategy for Child Safety in the Russian Federation”
Congress Centre, Justice Quarter. Conference hall E12
12:00
13.05.2023
12:15–13:45
12:15–13:45
Broadcast Legal Aspects of Joint Film Production in the New Realities
Congress Centre, conference hall D1
In 2022, ‘unfriendly countries’ generated more than 60% of export proceeds from the licensing of Russian films. With the introduction of sanctions against Russia, Hollywood film companies leaving the Russian market, and a reduction in the number of cinemas in the country, financial planning in the film industry is becoming increasingly unpredictable. Given the withdrawal of foreign partners from projects, the refusal of private investors, including Russian ones, to finance films, and an increase in film production costs, Russia needs to cooperate with new markets in the film industry and transition from content distribution to the implementation of co-production film projects. What legal aspects of co-production are the most important today? What are some of the distinctive features of legal regulation in new markets for the Russian film industry? What challenges does the film business face when making films with international co-production? How can improvements to legislation concerning international activities facilitate the development of the film industry in the new realities?
13.05.2023
12:15–13:45
12:15–13:45
Broadcast Space and the Economy of the Cosmos in the Context of Russia’s Sustainable Development
Pavilion F, conference hall F3
Today, space is more closely intertwined with political and economic factors than ever before. This can be seen from the number of issues related to space exploration that have not been resolved for more than half a century. That is in spite of efforts made by the global community to come to meaningful international agreements. Space-related activities are undergoing a period of commercialization. As a result, the number of actors in the field is growing at an uncontrolled rate. This is giving rise to the serious issue of space congestion, involving satellites of various purposes. Sometimes, unregistered mega constellations of satellites have been placed in low Earth orbit – a space that is a limited resource. This is because the necessary legal framework providing equal access to space for all interested parties is not in place. This solution could guarantee security in relation to space. For many countries, it has become crucial to preserve and strengthen state sovereignty by taking steps across a number of areas. These include determining new areas of policy in relation to international cooperation in the space sector, fostering public-private partnerships in the field, putting special regimes in place to promote space related activity, and finding new legal solutions for the use of space technology in the interests of socioeconomic development. What needs to be done to ensure that space does not become an arena of military confrontation? How can the regionalization and nationalization of space-related regulation be prevented? What specific and feasible steps need to be taken to improve international space law? What recommendations should be developed and submitted to legislative and government bodies to improve the national legal framework governing space-related activity and management approaches in the field?
13.05.2023
12:15–13:45
12:15–13:45
Broadcast Legal Regulation for Online Journalism
Congress Centre, conference hall B2
The legal regulation of new forms of journalism, such as online journalism and blogging, necessitates a discussion and clarification of key concepts. The implementation of government policies on telecommunications, communications, and media is underway, but challenges in digital security, personal data protection, the lack of rules governing civil online journalism (blogging), and the regulation of digital transformation in the internet and media spheres persist. Some issues remain outside the sphere of legal regulation, including the transition to digital broadcasting and the rise of online publications, regulation of social networks (including their concept, types, content monitoring, and blocking), regulation of user-generated content, the correlation between user agreements and editorial standards for both leading and new media (social networks), as well as the regulation of electronic messenger services (messengers), streaming platforms and services, news aggregators, and news agencies in Russia and other countries, mobile applications, interactive television (Internet television), the realization of the right to newsletter (subscription), the rights to computer games; new rules for Internet advertising agencies, “network informants” and insiders as sources of information (especially in the aspect of national interests); self-regulation and co-regulation of Internet journalism. How can we effectively coordinate the actions of lawyers and journalists to establish unified and clear rules for online journalism?
13.05.2023
12:15–13:45
12:15–13:45
Broadcast Investments and Dispute Resolution within BRICS
Congress Centre, conference hall D4
In recent years, BRICS countries have been expanding their trade and economic ties, as overall mutual investment increases. The unilateral economic measures that are being imposed by Western countries have only helped to strengthen this trend. At the same time, there is a growing need to unify legal regulation to ensure there are guarantees for the rights and interests of investors and states within BRICS. In addition, the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) is currently discussing ways to reform the international system for resolving disputes between investors and states. This discussion is taking place primarily because states are dissatisfied with the ‘pro-investor’ approach of investment arbitration, including the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), and are looking for ways to reform this system to ensure the more equitable balance of interests of states and investors in dispute resolution. What opportunities are these to unify the legal regulation of BRICS countries in the protection of investors’ rights? Is it possible and advisable to establish an international BRICS arbitration centre for the impartial and independent resolution of commercial disputes? What is the role of government incentives for investment and development institutions in the BRICS countries?
13.05.2023
12:15–13:45
12:15–13:45
Broadcast Supporting Cross-Border Settlements by Russian Companies: Barriers and Solutions
Congress Centre, conference hall A
The principle of freedom to conduct essential financial operations (payments and bank transfers) has been virtually destroyed. Across the globe, businesses are coming up against unjustified and unilateral restrictions (both by individual countries, and financial institutions) which are impacting their ability to make transnational settlements. In this regard, there have been renewed and louder calls to make greater use of national currencies belonging to countries which have not imposed sanctions on Russian companies. There have also been increased proposals to apply new mechanisms, tools, and technologies, including digital rights and currencies. What practical solutions are businesses employing in the current environment, and how effective are they? What organizational and legal measures need to be taken to systemically solve issues relating to transnational settlements? What tools, mechanisms, and technologies need to be implemented as a priority, and what needs to be done from an organizational and legal viewpoint to these ends?
13.05.2023
12:15–13:45
12:15–13:45
Broadcast Tax Benefits and Legal Certainty in Tax Law: The Problem of Enforcement and Ways to Ensure a Balance Between Private and Public Interests
Pavilion F, conference hall F1
According to the business community, the instability of duty and tax law and its application has a negative impact on the business climate in Russia. And on the backdrop of the current economic instability experienced by entrepreneurs seeking to do business in Russia, the need for legal certainty in tax law is only growing. For example, what criteria should businesses follow in order to classify property as movable property for taxation purposes; what business structure would be considered by the tax authorities as a scheme to "split up" a business, etc. Tax exemptions also play an important role in stimulating economic growth in Russia, and bona fide businesses that continue to invest in the Russian economy and retain jobs need additional measures of support from the state. With the reduction in government revenues, business can be supported in part by cutting regulation and reigning in law enforcement efforts, which create an unreasonable tax burden on business. How can we increase the efficiency of tax benefits and ensure legal certainty in tax law?
13.05.2023
12:15–13:45
12:15–13:45
Broadcast The Role of Anti-Corruption Expertise in State Rulemaking
Congress Centre, conference hall B4
Anti-corruption expertise serves as a tool to improve the quality of legislation and openness with regard to civil society institutions. Its goal is to study, analyse and assess any possible negative consequences of regulatory decisions made by state bodies across a number of areas of public life. At the same time, a number of key questions remain. How can the institutional effectiveness of anti-corruption expertise be improved? What impact does expertise have on state rulemaking practices? How successful are information openness efforts with regard to anti-corruption? What are the prospects for this institution in the context of today’s information technologies?
13.05.2023
12:15–13:45
12:15–13:45
Broadcast A Children’s Code: Legal Fantasy or Genuine Necessity?
Congress Centre, conference hall D2
Supporting families and fostering child development is a priority in Russia’s state policy. It is also an aim enshrined in the country’s constitution. We are currently in the midst of Russia’s Decade of Childhood, which is running from 2018 to 2027. The main goal of this initiative is to put in place a single concept underpinning the development of child protection policy in the country. There are a great many multi faceted issues surrounding the topic of protecting children’s rights. Healthcare is a particularly important area in this regard. An integrated approach needs to be taken to put child-protection guarantees in place. It should consolidate accomplishments from various spheres of life, and in doing so, harmoniously combine normativity, humanism and requirements stemming from a sociological understanding of law. Today, there is a real need to draft a Childhood Code. Are legislative changes needed in relation to the protection of children’s rights, with an emphasis on Russian identity? What can be done to protect national interests and ensure the fulfilment of national development objectives in line with traditional values?
13.05.2023
12:15–13:45
12:15–13:45
Broadcast Big Data and the Law
Pavilion F, conference hall F2
The processing of big data is a field which is developing apace in Russia. The amount of data being processed is constantly growing – a fact not lost on the private or public sector. However, a legal regime governing big data has yet to fully take shape. This creates certain difficulties, and leaves the potential for rights to be violated. How should a legal regime for big data look? What is the most effective approach to protecting personal data? What are the prospects for using big data in public administration and business, and what legal instruments can be employed to facilitate this?
13.05.2023
12:15–13:45
12:15–13:45
Broadcast Public Meeting of the Council for the Improvement of Arbitration on Efforts to Develop Domestic Arbitration
Congress Centre, Justice Quarter. Conference hall E11
13.05.2023
12:15–13:45
12:15–13:45
Broadcast Criminal Liability of Legal Entities: Problems and Prospects
Congress Centre, conference hall D3
Modern crime involves using legal entities for illegal activities related to tax, corruption, environmental, and other crimes. And while current Russian legislation only envisages criminal liability for individuals, a long-standing discussion continues about the possibility of imposing liability for corporate crimes. In recent years, several bills have been prepared, but so far legislators have limited them to administrative penalties for legal entities that participate in illegal activities. Meanwhile, companies are held criminally liable in many countries, and also in accordance with international legal acts that aim to combat certain types of crimes. Does this institution need to be incorporated into Russian legislation, and what consequences would these changes have for criminal law and proceedings? What risks would the introduction of criminal liability for legal entities cause for business? How can holding companies criminally liable contribute to protecting the rights of conscientious business entities and the interests of the public and the government?
13.05.2023
12:15–13:45
12:15–13:45
Broadcast Legal Education in School and College
Congress Centre, conference hall B3
The system of Russian education is being thoroughly restructured and oriented towards attaining Russian leadership in the scientific, technological, and socio-humanitarian fields. It is also aimed at establishing the rule of law and ensuring Russia's social and cultural identity on the basis of traditional spiritual and moral values. These changes, which will have an impact on school education and secondary vocational education, require the development of new training, new methods and new methodological foundations for providing legal instruction. Legal literacy, as a crucial element of functional literacy, requires serious work and a "reset" of the legal education system.
14:00
13.05.2023
14:30–16:00
14:30–16:00
Broadcast Forensics for Future Justice
Congress Centre, conference hall A
Forensics is the science of detecting, investigating and preventing crimes, and is an integral part of jurisprudence. It is of particular importance in the administration of justice and establishing a person’s guilt or innocence. It is also central to guaranteeing the legality, validity, and fairness of court rulings and other decisions. Today, forensics is developing in the context of IT penetration and digitalization. Equipment, tools, techniques and methods for detecting, investigating and preventing crimes are gradually being transformed and adapted to meet the needs of justice. But just how ready are they for the digital age? Criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it essential to quickly and effectively apply the latest accomplishments in physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, and other areas in response. It is similarly vital to employ fundamental research conducted domestically, and develop legal mechanisms to use it as evidence. What is the state of forensic science and practice in Russia today? Is it necessary to rethink the objectives and principles of modern forensics, and to enact a reset in the field in order to better address key tasks relating to security and the performance of the justice system? What legal and organizational difficulties are encountered in the administration of justice today? What can be done to facilitate the application of Russian developments in the field of forensics?
13.05.2023
14:30–16:00
14:30–16:00
Broadcast Legal Mechanisms for Integration in the Post-Soviet Space
Congress Centre, conference hall B1
Today is an incredibly dynamic and effective time for the strengthening of integration in the post-Soviet space. The longest-running post-Soviet integration platform – the Commonwealth of Independent States – received a major boost in the humanitarian sphere in 2022. One major development, for example, was the launch of the Commission on Human Rights. The Union State of Russia and Belarus is working closely across numerous areas, particularly in security. The Eurasian Economic Union is working to unlock its economic potential, both through its 2025 strategy, and the painstaking work done each day by its five member states and permanent bodies of the EAEU, including the Commission and Court. This session will consider which model – an intergovernmental or supranational one – would be best in the post-Soviet space. In which areas is integration possible, or even vital? What significance should be given to international law in the context of integration? What steps could be taken to improve the work of the EAEU Commission and Court? What are the main problems that legal entities and people face in the context of ongoing integration in the post-Soviet space?
13.05.2023
14:30–16:00
14:30–16:00
Broadcast People in the Social Jurisprudence Ecosystem. The Humanitarian Role of Law
Congress Centre, conference hall D2
One of the priorities for the development of the Russian state today is to create the conditions for sustainable population growth. The concentration of efforts and resources on social issues, alongside the understanding that sustainable development aimed at growing the population is of indisputable value, suggests that the key element of social jurisprudence is the individual. This makes the formation of a new legal doctrine of the social state particularly relevant. The doctrine should reflect a new understanding of the limits of the government’s paternalism over the individual and should create a new legal order of mutual trust and responsibility between the individual and the state. A prerequisite for the development of a modern social state is the existence of socially oriented legislation and socially oriented law enforcement. It is important to develop the legal regulation of state socio-economic policy and to update the legal provision of social functions of the state, including through private legal instruments. The convergence between private law and public law is of particular relevance for the social needs of the individual. What should be the legal framework for balancing private and public interests in a modern social state? Are changes needed in Russia’s current social policy, social legislation, and mechanisms for the protection of human rights? How can private and public law converge and interact to ensure and protect human social rights and needs? What is needed to make legislation and law enforcement socially responsive and protect the “weak” side? Does law currently remain an art of good and justice? How does the law affect the life of modern society? What legal legacy will the current generation leave to the next generation?