The British Council is delighted to acknowledge 15 years of co-operation to support China's move towards a society underpinned by the Rule of Law. We wish to mark the occasion with a series of law events under the banner of China-UK@Law. Our success over the preceding 15 years could not have been achieved without the strong commitment of many organisations and individuals both in the UK and China.

The programme began in 1989 with funding from the Department for International Development, and continues with support from the Lord Chancellor's Department. 'The Practical Training Scheme for Young Lawyers' has proved so successful it is still thriving and training the next generation of Chinese lawyers. This and other programmes have been complemented by an ongoing series of projects involving research, workshops, seminars, forums and study visits.

In October and November 2004, we are working in partnership with key UK and Chinese legal organisations to deliver China-UK@Law, a series of events which will include the launch of the Young Lawyers Online Community. China-UK@Law will be the most important and far-reaching programme of legal activities organised by the British Council in recent years. China-UK@Law also provides an opportunity to thank both our Chinese and UK partners who are always generous with their time, showing just how much the relationship means to both countries, and to announce an exciting new direction for the British Council's work in this area in the future.

Programme

Opening Ceremony for China-UK@Law and the Launch of Young Lawyers Online Community
Time: 18:30-20:30 Tuesday 26 October 2004
Venue: Traders Hotel, Beijing

Young Lawyers Forum -'Innovative Lawyers in a Rapidly Changing Society'
Time: 09:30-16:00 Wednesday 27 October 2004
09:30-15:00 Thursday 28 October 2004
Venue: Traders Hotel, Beijing

International Seminar - 'Legal Issues for a Growing Economy'
Time: Friday 29 October 2004
Venue: Kempinski Hotel, Beijing

Lord Chancellor's Training Scheme Sessions
Information Stand
Time: 14:00-17:00 Friday 29 October 2004
Venue: Kempinski Hotel, Beijing

Alumni Gathering
Time: 14:00-20:00 Saturday 30 October 2004
Venue: Traders Hotel, Beijing

Alumni - Chevening Human Rights Scholarship
Time: 18:30-20:30 Thursday 4 November 2004
Venue: Durty Nellies Bar, Beijing

International Human Rights Law Textbook Launch Ceremony
Time: 14:00-16:00 Tuesday 16 November 2004
Venue: Academic Conference Room, Library, China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing

Advocacy Skills Training
Time: 09:30-17:00 Saturday-Sunday 13-14 November 2004
Venue: the British Council office, Beijing

United Kingdom Chinese Law Association Reunion and Residential Workshop
Time: Friday-Sunday 19-21 November 2004
Venue: Jiu Hua Resort, Beijing