Lecture on “Natural Law Now” cum Book Signing for Crocodylus Curiae
16 September 2026
On 16 September 2026, CUHK LAW was honoured to host The Honourable Mr. Justice Kemal Bokhary, GBM for a profound lecture entitled “Natural Law Now,” followed by an exclusive book signing session for his latest work, Crocodylus Curiae.
Key Highlights & Reflections:
- The Essence of Natural Law: From Cicero, Aquinas, and Pufendorf to modern thinkers like Lon Fuller, Gustav Radbruch, and Hans Kelsen, the lecture explored how this law of “nature and reason” serves as the bedrock of fundamental human rights.
- Judicial Stewardship & Human Rights: Referencing distinguished judges, Mr Justice Bokhary emphasised independent judicial stewardship of entrenched constitutions secures natural law-based rights, bridging the gap between what the law is and what it ought to be.
- Integrating Theory & Practice: The lecture concluded with a compelling call for modern judges to continuously ensure positive law conforms to natural law, reason, and human dignity.
