World War II at 80:

The Unending Quest for Redress

YCAPS is delighted to announce the next event in the Community Conversations seminar series in the Sasebo community! This event will feature Professor Timothy Webster, Associate Professor of Law, Western New England University.

World War II ended 80 years ago, but questions about legal liability, compensation and apology remain bitterly contested in the present moment. This talk will examine the major lawsuits, the current South Korean decisions concerning "comfort women," and a recent decision from Japanese courts on the Battle of Okinawa. While private lawsuits cannot resolve these larger problems, they can pressure state actors, elected officials, and corporate officers to consider the issue of redress.

All are welcome and free food and refreshments will be provided.

Please use this link to register for the event. (optional)

Schedule:

• 18:30-19:15 Refreshments & Networking (food & drinks)
• 19:15-20:30 Presentation and Q&A
• 20:30-20:45 Post Event Conversing

Location:

Machinaka Community Center

Seminar Room #1

5-5 Tokiwacho, Sasebo, Nagasaki 857-0053

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Speaker:

Timothy Webster is a lawyer, professor and translator. He has published dozens of articles on a range of legal topics, practiced law in Tokyo and New York, presented his research in four languages on five continents, and taught at Yale, University of Paris, Case Western Reserve, and National Taiwan University. He is thrilled to visit Sasebo for this talk.

Event Cost: Free of charge

Location: Machinaka Community Center, 5-5 Tokiwacho, Sasebo, Nagasaki 857-0053

Google Maps: Here

Moderator: Ed Thompson

Language: English

Registration: Optional via this link.