Law Week Festival 2026
Law Week Festival 2026 at Winchester Cathedral
Date: 5th Oct 2026 - 15th Oct 2026
Time: Event based
Price: Range from £12 - FreeJoin us for the fourth Law Week Festival at Winchester Cathedral, a series of talks and events exploring the relationship between faith and justice. Bringing together legal professionals, chaplains, theologians and community organisations, this year’s programme examines how faith can shape our understanding of justice, support rehabilitation, and offer hope to those affected by the criminal justice system.Through thought-provoking conversations and shared experiences, the festival invites us to reflect on justice, mercy and the role we all play in building stronger communities.
Law Week Exhibition.
Location: Winchester Cathedral North Transept.
Free to access with a Cathedral Annual Pass.
Justice and the Rule of Law in the age of machines Keytalk by The Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC.
We welcome Sir Robert Buckland, Third Church Estates Commissioner, as he speaks from his own legal career, parliamentary experience and his engagement with the church and his personal faith.
Location: Winchester Cathedral Presbytery
Ticket Price: Adults £12, Students £8, Live Stream £6
Law Sunday Service.
The High Sheriff of Hampshire’s annual service honouring all those who work in Law and Order, preceded by a procession down the High Street from the Law Court. Everyone is welcome.
Location: Winchester Cathedral
Free to access with a Cathedral Annual Pass.
Chaplaincy in the Criminal Justice System Talk.
In this session, Rev David Hinks will provided an opportunity to explore the Criminal Justice System, pastoral support and faith matters, volunteering, preparing to reintegrate, mentoring and more.
Location: Winchester Cathedral Pavilion (capacity 160)
Ticket Prices: Free, advanced booking required
Beyond Fairness: The Surprising Justice of a Merciful God Keynote Talk by Canon Theologian Revd Dr Isabelle Hamley.
Joins us to assist our exploration of both justice and mercy as seen and understood in the nature of God.
Location: Winchester Cathedral Presbytery
Ticket Price: Adults £12, Students £8, Live Stream £6