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University of Galway International Conference on Life Time Contracts - April 2023
Presenters at Life Time Contracts Conference, University of Galway, 20th April 2023 (L-R)
Professor Geraint Howells, Dean of College of Business, Public Policy and Law, University of Galway, Dr Connie Healy, School of Law, University of Galway, Professor Chiara Cristofolini, University of Trento, Italy, Emeritus Professor Udo Reifner, University of Hamburg, Professor Irene Visser, University of Groningen, Professor Elena Bargelli, University of Pisa, Professor Luca Nogler, University of Trento, Professor Padraic Kenna, University of Galway.
Apr
25
2023
Posted: 19:42 IST
The Principles of Life Time Contracts apply to contracts for the essentials of life, food, housing, employment, energy and credit, essential for the self-realisation of people and their participation in society, guaranteeing a minimum of social dignity and moral values. Some of these Principles are informing the development of EU consumer law and being advanced within the CJEU application of consumer rights in relation to energy and employment as well respect for home and mortgage consumer rights. The Principles of Life Time Contracts are relevant for private, contract, consumer, labour, housing and other lawyers as well, as EU and public policy researchers.
Presentations at Life Time Contracts Conference, University of Galway April 2023
