In partnership with Festival of Debate

Same sex marriages are not legal in India, yet a rich archive of evidence shows that couples, primarily queer women, have utilised the theatre of law, the very institution that denies them this option, to execute marriage affidavits with each other. This talk looks at some of those affidavits to discuss the fears and hopes of these unions and in doing hopes to show how lives are forged together outside of legal limitations.

Dr Surabhi Shukla is a lecturer in law at the University of Sheffield who works on law and sexuality in India.

A complimentary light dinner and drinks reception will follow the talk.

Doors open 5pm. Doors close 5:30pm. Late arrivals permitted at 5:35pm.