ABOUT GUJARAT NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), located in Gujarat, India, was established by the Government of Gujarat under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003 and is recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and University Grants Commission (UGC). GNLU is a comprehensive, student- centric, multidisciplinary and research-focused University, dedicated to building an environment enabling critical thinking on fundamental legal issues. It offers (1) B.A., LL.B. (Hon.), (2) B.Com., LL.B. (Hon.), (3) B.Sc.LL.B. (Hon.), (4) B.B.A., LL.B. (Hon.), (5) B.S.W. LL.B, (6) LL.M. and (7) Ph.D. in law and allied subjects.
GNLU is ranked 8th in the latest ranking issued by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), 2022 of the Government of India. GNLU has also been awarded “A” Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and ranked number 1 in Gujarat with 5 stars by the Gujarat State Institutional Ranking Framework.
GNLU is committed to excellence in teaching, research and holistic development of the student and staff. It aims to develop a sense of responsibility among the students and research scholars to serve society with the help and in the field of law by developing skills with regard to advocacy, legal service, legislation, law reforms and the like. It aims to promote legal knowledge and to make law and the legal process efficient instruments of social development and social justice.
ABOUT V.S. MANI CENTRE FOR AIR AND SPACE LAW
VSMCASL was established in 2019 to engage in various ways in shaping the emerging discourse in the field of Air and Space Law. The vision of the Centre is to engage in improving the existing legal and policy framework for facilitation and regulation of a safe, secure, affordable and sustainable aviation and to contribute in the shaping of legal foundation for the future of humanity that lies in space.
The Centre is established with the following objectives:
- To provide a platform to the students to develop their research skills in the field of Air and Space Law.
- To encourage trans-disciplinary research on issues concerning Air and Space Law.
- To contribute, through research, in Law and Policy making in the field of Air and Space Law at both international and national level.
- To organise seminars, conferences, workshops, round tables etc. with the aim to provide a platform to facilitate deliberations amongst the stakeholders on the various issues confronting Air and Space Law and to contribute thereby in the ongoing discourse.
- To provide research insights to defence and security forces pertaining to the field of Air and Space Law.
- To collaborate with other universities and research institutions to facilitate exchange of faculty and students to understand and develop mutual perspectives and contexts regarding the future prospects of Air and Space Law.
- To identify the training needs of various stakeholders and design short term and long term courses in order to impart training in the field of Air and Space Law.
- To engage with stakeholders within the industry about the practical challenges and the feasibility of implementing regulations and policies in Air and Space Law.
- To create a network of practitioners, researchers etc, active in the field of Air and Space Law.
ABOUT THE GNLU AIR AND SPACE LAW ACADEMY (GASLA)
States are exhibiting an increasingly keen interest in augmenting investments in developing their capabilities and competencies in the realm of both air and space activities. Non-State actors, including private investors are no exceptions to this emerging trend. It is becoming evident that a nation’s supremacy in air and space will define international relations in the years to come. Recognizing this potential, the Centre organizes GNLU Air and Space Law Academy (GASLA) as a platform for engaging in discourse on contemporary legal issues in the field of air and space.
The first edition of GASLA was successfully conducted by GNLU in 2016, in collaboration with the Institute of Air and Space Law, University of Cologne and the Forum for Integrated National Security (FINS). Encouraged by the overwhelming success of the five editions, the V. S. Mani Centre for Air and Space Law (VSMCASL) is pleased to present before you the 7th Edition of GNLU Air and Space Law Academy (GASLA) 2022. The 7th Edition is scheduled to be organised from 26th – 30th September 2022.
Aims and Objectives:
- To acquaint participants with various aspects relating to safety and security of aviation and space activities.
- To enhance understanding amongst the participants of the various principles enshrined in the international instruments meant for regulating air and space law.
- To create awareness amongst participants about recent trends in civil aviation and the militarization and commercialization of outer space.
To enable the participants to understand the various dispute redressal mechanisms in air and space law and their efficacy. - To facilitate discourse amongst stakeholders within the industry about the practical challenges and the feasibility of implementing regulations and policies in air and space law.
- To familiarize participants with a country-specific approach with regard to Air and Space law.
- To enable participants to appreciate the challenges in developing national aviation and space policy.
CONCEPT NOTE
Aviation industry is one of the worst hit during Covid 19. With resumption of both international and domestic traffic, signs of recovery are visible and forecasts are positive about future. While safety and security of aviation continue to be crucial, focus is bound to be on maintaining economic viability of various stakeholders involved in aviation. With the aim of making India an aviation hub, Indian Government continue to be on the path of reforms. Reform agenda unmistakably includes development of domestic aviation sector.
Human space activities have continued unabated with ever rising involvement of private players across the world. Activities have ranged from planetary exploration to resource exploitation. Indian government has taken many initiatives to incentivise the private players to play dominant role in the development of space industry in recent past. Indian Space Law and Policy is expected soon.
TENTATIVE THEMES
- Latest issues in space law including but not limited to space tourism, space debris, commercial space mining, environmental harm, space exploration, international liability for incidents in space
- National space policies
- Current challenges relating to territorial sovereignty and its extension in air and space
- Aviation-related crimes and Aerial Terrorism
- Air Accidents and Incident Investigation
- Regime Governing Military and Civil Airports Case laws relating to International Air Law
TENTATIVE RESOURCE PERSONS
- Dr. Akhil Prasad Director, Country Counsel India & Company Secretary, Boeing
- Mr. Ashok G.V, Partner, Factum Law
- Dr. George Moses, Director (Legal), Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA)
- Ms. Hoysala Grandhi, Specialist Legal, GMR Airports
- Dr. Kumar Abhijeet, Legal Officer, Ministry of External Affairs (Confirmation awaited)
- Mr. Nitin Sarin, Managing Partner, Sarin & Co.
- Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Sachdeva, Adjunct Professor, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
- Dr. Paul Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Law, Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill
- Prof. (Dr.) Sandeepa Bhat, Professor of Law, West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
- Prof. (Dr.) Stephan Hobe, Director, Institute of Air Law, Space Law and Cyber Law, University of Cologne, Germany
- Dr. V. Gopalakrishnan, Former Policy Analyst, Indian Space Research Organisation
- Prof. (Dr.) V. Balakista Reddy, Vice Chancellor (l/C), NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
- Prof. (Dr.) Wian Erlank, Professor of Law, North-West University
EXPECTED TANGIBLE OUTCOMES
- Comprehension of contemporary issues in Air and Space Law
- Proficiency over the technical nuances of Air and Space Law
- Identification of gaps and propose workable legal and policy solutions. Creation of network of aspiring students of law, industry practitioners, armed force officers and other professionals in the field of Air and Space Law.
STAKEHOLDERS
- Legislative and Regulatory Authorities
- Armed Forces
- Professionals from Aviation and Space Industry International Organizations
- Institutions focused on Private and Public Capacity building Faculty Members Scholars Researchers and Students
- Professionals/Practitioners interested in the theme of the academy
Kindly visit the following link for further details about accommodation: http://www.gnlu.ac.in/Training%20and%20VIP%20Residency.php
IMPORTANT DATES
Last Date for Registration and Payment of fees :Monday, 19th September 2022
Commencement of Course: Monday, 26th September 2022
REGISTRATION LINK
https://forms.gle/etHbWgrjT6fCDaFN9
PAYMENT LINK
https://gnlu.servergi.com:8071/SIMWEBGNLU/Utilities/o pendataform
VENUE
Gujarat National Law University (some sessions will be conducted online)
Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Koba (Sub P. O.), Gandhinagar – 382426 (Gujarat), INDIA.
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