Philippe Sands: 38 Londres Street
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Philippe Sands I Rosalind Dixon
In 1998, at the beginning of his esteemed career as an international human rights lawyer, Philippe Sands was invited to advise Augusto Pinochet as the Chilean dictator faced arrest in London.
Instead, Philippe chose to act as a barrister for Human Rights Watch, where he uncovered the well-hidden connection between Pinochet and former SS commander Walther Rauff. In his latest book, part memoir and part detective story, Philippe draws on interviews and archives to link two of the most brutal regimes of the 20th century at the infamous 38 Londres Street in Santiago.
Join Philippe in conversation with Rosalind Dixon.
This event is presented by the Sydney Writers' Festival and supported by UNSW Sydney.
UNSW SYDNEY X SYDNEY WRITERS' FESTIVAL
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TICKETS & VENUE INFORMATION
Ticket Prices
Adult – $30
Concession – $20
Wheelchair User – $20
*plus booking fees
Venue Information
This event will take place live at Carriageworks. For all venue and visitor safety information, please visit Sydney Writers' Festival.
ACCESS
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT & PARKING
Carriageworks is located at 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh. This is a 10 minute walk from Redfern Station, City Road bus stops and Macdonaldtown Station. Catching public transport is strongly recommended as residential parking in the area is strictly limited, and the Sydney Writers' Festival offers shuttle bus services from Redfern Station at selected times. For more information on transport, visit swf.org.au or visit transportnsw.info.
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Philippe Sands
Philippe Sands KC FRSL FBA is a Professor of Law at University College London and visiting Professor of Law at Harvard University. He is a practising barrister at 11KBW, appears as counsel before the International Court of Justice and other international courts and tribunals and sits as an international arbitrator. His books include East West Street (2016), The Ratline (2020), The Last Colony (2022) and 38 Londres Street: On Pinochet in England and a Nazi in Patagonia (2025).
Rosalind Dixon
Rosalind Dixon is a Scientia Professor of Law at UNSW Sydney. She is also Director of the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, Pathways to Politics for Women Program NSW and UNSW Gender Equality Hub.