The Clooneys' human rights awards draw A-listers to London

Some of Hollywood’s most prominent names descended on London on the night of Oct 3 to attend the Albie Awards, Amal and George Clooney’s black-tie, celebrity-laden event that celebrates those who have devoted their lives to justice.

- Claire Moses

For the first time in the event’s four-year run, the 400 guests including American actress Meryl Streep and British actress Emma Thompson, and former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern - walked a red carpet leading into the Natural History Museum in London.

In prior years, the Albies were held at the New York Public Library.

Moving the event to England was mostly a result of good timing, said American actor and filmmaker George Clooney.

The couple were already scheduled to be in Britain. Lebanese-British human rights lawyer Amal Clooney is introducing a partnership at Oxford University that focuses on using artificial intelligence to enhance access to justice, accountability and the advancement of international law, according to the Blavatnik School of Government.