2025 UNSW Law & Justice Hal Wootten Lecture with The Honourable Justice Dina Yehia

In the 2025 Hal Wootten Lecture, Justice Yehia explores the various aspects of advocacy within and beyond the court room. What is the role of an advocate? Why is advocacy more important than ever? The lecture focusses on advocacy in the context of First Nations Peoples interactions with the courts and the criminal justice system. Drawing from the values and principles propounded by our founding Dean, Hal Wooten AC QC, Justice Yehia emphasises the importance of First Nations voices and initiatives in driving systemic change. __________________________________________________________ We're the official channel for the wonderful community members of UNSW Sydney, a brilliantly located university between the coast and the city. UNSW Sydney is one of Australia's leading research and teaching universities. We're a welcoming community, promoting lasting knowledge and creating an academic environment where outstanding students and scholars from around the world can be inspired to excel in their programs of study and research.