Neil Aggett Inquest Research Book Discussion 14 June 2023

GIfA Invites you to join the Book discussion about Neil Aggett 

The book discussion will be about:  The work done for the Inquest in relation to the analysis of the use of John  Vorster Square where the architecture of Apartheid – of segregation and control was deliberately subverted to accommodate an architecture of control and terror.

Neil Aggett Inquest research Book:

Forensic Architecture is the practice of using architectural techniques to investigate cases of state violence and violations of human rights.

In the case of the re-opened Neil Aggett case, this practice was applied by Savage+ Dodd Architects to investigate and interrogate the spaces within John Vorster Square.

Neil Aggett, a medical doctor allegedly committed suicide whilst in police custody in John Vorster Square in 1982 after being held for 70 days in detention without trial.

Inquest research

The Book discussion Panelists   :

Monica Albonico

Alex Opper

(CAT: 1  CPD:0.2)

Date:

14 June 2023

Time:

18h:00

Venue:

Online

Cost:

GIfA Members: R100.00

Non-Members: R200.00

Student: Free (Student to provide Student Number for registration)