Space Policy and Law Course 2022 CPD
24 – 26 October 2022, Online.
ISPL‘s interactive annual course explores space policy and law to inform professionals in the space sector about the policy and legal principles and the latest developments affecting space activities. The topics are taught by leading experts through lectures, discussions and case-studies.
Topics covered include:
- The space environment and space technology
- Orbits, their characteristics and management
- Space policy principles, regime and institutions
- The laws governing space activities; principles and sources of space law; international conventions and treaties
- National laws and policies
- Laws relating to specific applications including telecommunications, broadcasting, remote sensing, scientific experiment and exploration, manned activities and the ISS
- Spectrum management
- Peaceful use of space; responsible use and space traffic management
- Military activities and arms control
- Sovereignty, property rights, commercial and private activity
- Risk, liability and insurance
- Space security, natural hazards and debris
- Current and future developments
LECTURERS
The course will be taught by a number of leading international experts. A full list of lecturers is given in the programme.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The Course is particularly appropriate for those working in the space sector who wish to gain or increase their knowledge of the current legal and policy framework and be informed on matters of topical interest:
- Policy-makers in government and international bodies
- IGO, NGO and space agency personnel
- Military personnel
- Lawyers and jurists
- Commercial and consulting space sector firm members
- Satellite manufacturing or operation team members
- Managers and team leaders of other space operations
- Insurers, bankers and executives who evaluate space related risk and liability
- Academics and post-graduate students in space related law, business or technology
- Others involved in space related activities, decision-making or research
Previous knowledge of law or policy is not required.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPD)
The course qualifies for CPD for Solicitors and for Barristers in England and Wales.
Other professionals: please contact your respective professional bodies about whether the course will qualify for CPD.
FEES
£ 1,250
No VAT is payable.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
This is an interactive online lecture and discussion-based course and is therefore limited in size. The information provided in the course will be reinforced with case studies.
There is no required reading before the course. At the conclusion of the course participants will also receive a further reading list to expand their knowledge in general or on specific topics.
At the end of the course there will be a session considering case studies to consolidate what has been taught. The Case Studies will be handed out at the start of the course.
Slides presented by lecturers will be provided following the course.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Apply by sending an e-mail to the address below, with subject “SPLC 2022” and the following required information:
- Full name
- Preferred title
- Employment affiliation
- Work email address
On receiving your application we will send an invoice with details of payment, cancellation, refund and other terms.
We will confirm your place on the course on receipt of payment.
For more information contact: SPLC2022@ispl.org