The Science in the Interests of Justice conference brought together leading scientists and prominent members of the legal community to discuss approaches used by courts in their consideration, evaluation and management of scientific evidence and expert witnesses. I was delighted…
We went to print and distribution on the Lord Mayor’s Show brochure for the public. Do come on Saturday, 11 November 2023, for the oldest, noisiest, and most fun parade! For history buffs, two great Gresham lectures with Pageant Master…
Today was an an enormously emotional day for Elisabeth and me as, not only was it Michaelmas (!), I was elected as the 695th Lord Mayor of London for the ‘year ensuing’, from 10 November 2023 till 10 November 2024.…
Remarks to: the South Georgia Heritage Trust on the occasion of the return of the crow’s nest from Shackleton’s Quest after its three year tour and return to All Hallows By The Tower on Thursday, 7 September, before a dinner…
TO THE IMMORTAL MEMORYAlderman Professor Michael MainelliFriday, 28 July 2023The Garrick Club Annual Conference of the Dickens Fellowship: Barnard’s Inn, London (26-29 July 2023) Chairman, Distinguished Guests, Ladies & Gentlemen, Although there is a wealth of Dickensian material to mine,…
Remarks to: the Worshipful Company Of Educators, on the occasion of the annual Franklin Lecture, Mansion House, 18:00 to 19:00, Thursday, 9 February 2023. “Teacher, Tutor, Scholar, I” – A Metaverse Of Education Or Conundra[1] Of Confusion My Lord Mayor,…
Remarks to: Middle Temple for my Bench Call on 4 February 2023. Honorary Benchers are required to make a short speech, no shorter than three minutes and no longer than four. A bit of interesting vespertilian history & legend therein,…
“Wenn Ihr an mich denkt, seid nicht traurig. Nennt mich bei dem Namen, den Ihr mir immer gegeben habt. Erzählt von mir und traut Euch, zu lachen. Gebt mir einen Platz zwischen Euch, so wie ich ihn im Leben hatte.…
Remarks to: IoD India (Institute of Directors), 2022 London Global Convention on Corporate Governance & Sustainability, The Montcalm, Marble Arch, London, W1H 7TN, 11:00-12:00, Thursday, 10 November 2022. Boardroom Challenges In A New World Order Emerging Challenges for Board Leadership…
Remarks to: Trades House Of Glasgow, by Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli on Wednesday, 12 October 2022 Deacon Convener, Deputy Lord Provost, Lord Dean of Guild, Collector of the House, most Distinguished Guests – well all guests actually, Ladies and gentlemen……
