Transport safety – is the law an ass?
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Dr Chris Elliott, Visiting Professor at Imperial College London, presents the Lloyd's Register Educational Trust Annual Lecture 2008.
Abstract: We expect the law to deliver what society demands, to require those who are responsible for our safety to strike the proper balance between safety, cost and performance. But does it - for all modes of transport (walking, cycling, road, rail, sea and air) and whether we are chauffeured by professionals or driving as amateurs? What does society demand – is it what the media say? What does the law demand – why are its principles so different for each mode? And do either of them reflect what is achievable at reasonable cost, or even possible at all?
Biography: Dr Chris Elliott FREng is a system engineer and a barrister. As an engineer, he has worked in aerospace, energy, construction and road and rail transport in the UK and across Europe. As a lawyer he has practiced in transport, environmental and public law and is a health and safety specialist. Chris is also a Visiting Professor at Imperial College and Bristol University and is a non-executive director of the Office of Rail Regulation.
A pre lecture tea and coffee reception will be served in the Senior Common Room, Level 2, Sherfield Building from 16.45.
A drinks reception will follow the lecture in the Senior Common Room, Level 2, Sherfield Building.
Ticket: Registration in advance
Wednesday 8th October 08, Clore Lecture Theatre, Huxley Building, South Kensington Campus