Calendar

Our events offer different perspectives on the topics of law and the rule of law—whether through panel discussions, discussion and film evenings, book presentations, or artistic formats and activities. Read more about this in our annual program!

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  • Poster design for the joint event organized by REVOLUTIONALE and the Forum Recht Foundation: War Crimes in German Courts, October 11, 2023

    War Crimes in German Courts: Opportunities and Challenges in the Application of International Criminal Law

    Leipzig Forum on Contemporary History 6 Grimmaische Str., Leipzig, Germany

    Since 2002, the International Criminal Code has made it possible to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity committed abroad in Germany. Since then, these crimes have been subject to prosecution in German courts, even if they were committed abroad. On this basis, trials have been held regarding war crimes in Syria and the genocide in Rwanda; evidence is currently being gathered for a… Read More »War Crimes in German Courts: Opportunities and Challenges in the Application of International Criminal Law

  • Two women are standing in front of a golden movie theater curtain. Rows of seats are in the foreground.

    „The Other Places“ – „Law and Justice“ Film and Discussion Series“

    Cinematheque Karlsruhe Kaiserpassage 6, 76133 Karlsruhe

    In collaboration with the Kinemathek Karlsruhe, we’re embarking on a cinematic journey to explore the themes of law and justice—between utopia and reality. Join us and a select group of experts for discussions on climate, punishment, sports, and justice, and discover with us the highlights of international film culture. Our next film and discussion evening: "Die anderen Plätze" by Marco Kugel, Simon… Read More »„The Other Places“ – „Law and Justice“ Film and Discussion Series“

  • Key Visual for digiTALK Karlsruhe

    digiTALK – The Karlsruhe Digital Roundtable on Deep Fakes

    Stiftung Forum Recht 20 Universitätsstraße, Leipzig

    In collaboration with the City of Karlsruhe’s Science Office, the Forum Recht Foundation is hosting the next „digitalk“—the Karlsruhe Digital Roundtable—on Thursday, November 23, 2023, starting at 7:00 p.m., the next „digitalk“—the Karlsruhe Digital Roundtable—on the topic “Prank Calls and Fake Videos—How Can We Recognize Deepfakes and Protect Ourselves?” Short keynote presentations will be followed by a panel discussion. The audience is cordially invited… Read More »digiTALK – The Karlsruhe Digital Roundtable on Deep Fakes

  • Two women are standing in front of a golden movie theater curtain. Rows of seats are in the foreground.

    „Rashomon“ – „Law and Justice“ Film and Discussion Series“

    Cinematheque Karlsruhe Kaiserpassage 6, 76133 Karlsruhe

    In cooperation with the Kinemathek Karlsruhe, we’re embarking on a cinematic exploration of the themes of law and justice—somewhere between utopia and reality. Join us and selected experts in a discussion on climate, punishment, sports, and justice, and discover with us the highlights of international film culture. Our next film and discussion evening: "Rashomon" by Akira Kurosawa (Japan, 1951). A… Read More »„Rashomon“ – „Law and Justice“ Film and Discussion Series“

  • Dressed in an elegant suit, the judge sits on a chair in the middle of two waist-high piles of documents. He has put his black judicial robe behind him and, with his book open on his legs, he is pensively contemplating.

    Opening of the Photo Exhibition „SPRAWIEDLIWOŚĆ – GERECHTIGKEIT“

    Stiftung Forum Recht Karlstraße 45 A, Karlsruhe, Germany

    In his photo project „Sprawiedliwość – Justice,“ Polish photographer Piotr Wójcik documents the resistance of judges, prosecutors, and attorneys against the erosion of the rule of law in Poland. Through portraits, he introduces people who, because of their perseverance, faced reprisals from Poland’s recently ousted right-wing conservative government. In the year marking the anniversary of the Basic Law, the exhibition shows… Read More »Opening of the Photo Exhibition „SPRAWIEDLIWOŚĆ – GERECHTIGKEIT“

  • The portrait of a resistant Polish judge wearing a black and red robe and looking sternly into the camera

    Exhibition: SPRAWIEDLIWOŚĆ – JUSTICE

    Stiftung Forum Recht Karlstraße 45 A, Karlsruhe, Germany

    Guided tours of the exhibition SPRAWIEDLIWOŚĆ – GERECHTIGKEIT in Karlsruhe. Participation is free of charge; no registration is required. What happens when politics undermines the rule of law? With the documentary photo exhibition SPRAWIEDLIWOŚĆ – GERECHTIGKEIT, the Forum Recht Foundation in Karlsruhe will show, from February 16 through April 7, 2024, how judges, prosecutors, and attorneys in Poland helped to… Read More »Exhibition: SPRAWIEDLIWOŚĆ – JUSTICE

  • A bird's-eye view of the photo exhibition "Sprawiedliwość - Justice" with visitors

    Guided tour with a photographer and the curator of the exhibition SPRAWIEDLIWOŚĆ – GERECHTIGKEIT

    Stiftung Forum Recht Karlstraße 45 A, Karlsruhe, Germany

    What happens when politics undermines the rule of law? With the documentary photo exhibition SPRAWIEDLIWOŚĆ – GERECHTIGKEIT, the Forum Recht Foundation in Karlsruhe will showcase, from February 16 through April 7, 2024, how judges, prosecutors, and attorneys in Poland helped preserve their country from the collapse of the rule of law. Join Polish photographer and documentary filmmaker Piotr… Read More »Guided tour with a photographer and the curator of the exhibition SPRAWIEDLIWOŚĆ – GERECHTIGKEIT