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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis

@ecromanis.bsky.social
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Associate Professor in Biolaw @ Durham Law 🤓 researching reproduction and the body (abortion, gestation, ectogestation, pregnancy, birth, novel technologies) ✍️ co-EIC Medical Law International 📓 she/her/dr

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Zoe Tongue @whiterxbbit.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
My monograph is up for pre-order from Hart, coming October 2026! www.bloomsbury.com/uk/recognisi...
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Recognising a Human Right to Abortion
This book critiques human rights standards that relate to abortion at the international and regional human rights level, from the EU, UN, Inter-American and Afr…
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Durham University @durham.ac.uk · 07/11/2025
The insights of Durham's @ecromanis.bsky.social have featured in The Guardian, in a piece which explores partial ectogestation. As a leading researcher in reproduction and the law, Chloe’s work continues to shape vital conversations around reproductive regulation. Read more: bit.ly/4nU0ypi
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
I am delighted to see this great piece in the Guardian about developments in partial ectogestation - www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n... - and glad to have had the opportunity to contribute some of the insights from my work over the last 8 years @durham.ac.uk
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This machine could keep a baby alive outside the womb. How will the world decide to use it?
For parents who have buried infants born too soon, a device like the AquaWomb is a miracle in waiting – and an impossible choice
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Vincent J Lynch 🐘🦣🦥 🦇🐋🐢🐍 @devoevomed.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
all the time, like @ecromanis.bsky.social; this isn't SciFic, as @maxkozlov.bsky.social wrote, it's a work in progress www.nature.com/articles/d41... 5/n
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Human trials of artificial wombs could start soon. Here’s what you need to know
US regulators will consider clinical trials of a system that mimics the womb, which could reduce deaths and disability for babies born extremely preterm.
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
last day of this discount code! ✨
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Diverse Voices in Health Law - a new @brisunipress.bsky.social edited textbook designed to bring EDI and social justice perspectives to the health(care) law curriculum - is 50% off until the end of June (making it just £15!) @sabrinagermain.bsky.social @jonathanherring.bsky.social
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Colin Murray @colinmurray.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Call for papers for a major two-day conference on Legal Methodologies exploring the nature of the discipline, with really important keynote speakers. Any abstracts, if you are interested in participating, to be emailed to law.research@ncl.ac.uk by 7 July.
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Looking forward to this event celebrating our next textbook - about bringing EDI and social justice to the Health(care) Law and Ethics curriculum - please join us if you are in London on Monday evening!
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
🚀 Join us for a reception for the launch of Diverse Voices in Health Law at @citystgeorges.bsky.social London, 16 June 5pm www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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Inclusive Teaching in Health Law and Ethics - Book Launch of
Join us for the launch of Diverse Voices in Health Law and Ethics: Important Perspectives.
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Zoe Tongue @whiterxbbit.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
This. It is not for the law to define a person's sexuality.
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Excited to share my latest paper 'Mens Pregnancies and Nonbinary Pregnancies in The Law: Ontic Injustice and/or Invisibilization' just published #openaccess in Alternatives: Local, Global, and Political. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Looking forward to speaking at this event on ectogestation at the Paris Institute for Advanced Studies and Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris on Thursday. Registration for online or in person attendance is here: my.weezevent.com/twilight-bio...
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Twilight Bioethics : ectogestation
Twilight bioethics series: Ectogestation No longer found only in the realm of science fiction, artificial womb/artificial placenta systems (ectogestation) are currently being developed and tested in...
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Jessie Blackbourn @jessieblackbourn.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
We are currently advertising for an Assistant Professor in Law and Safeguarding (Research & Education) at Durham Law School. Deadline is 21 April: durham.taleo.net/careersectio... Please share widely and do get in touch if you would like to discuss this position.
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Assistant Professor in Law and Safeguarding (Research %26 Education)
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
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Lottie Park-Morton @cparkmorton.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
So excited that our symposium, funded by Broadly Conceived, is now open for registration! We'll be examining the potential impact of the Law Commissions' report on surrogacy in relation to wider reproductive technologies. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/surrogacy-...
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
My book is published online academic.oup.com/book/59062 - or if you prefer a hard copy, there is a discount at the moment!
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Glad to have been invited to write a little about my recently published book, 'Biotechnology, Gestation, and the Law' on the Journal of Law and Society blog! journaloflawandsociety.co.uk/blog/meet-th...
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Meet the book author: Biotechnology, Gestation, and the Law | Journal of Law and Society
Elizabeth Chloe Romanis, Durham University Biotechnology, Gestation, and the Law was published by Oxford University Press in January 2025. What is the book ...
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Zoe Tongue @whiterxbbit.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
I recorded a podcast for the IJFAB Blog talking about this paper: utppublishing.com/doi/abs/10.3...
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Locating Abortion and Contraception on the Obstetric Violence Continuum | International Journal of Feminist Approaches to Bioethics
This article builds on existing feminist literature on obstetric violence in the context of childbirth to argue that there is a continuum of obstetric violence that also includes that perpetuated in relation to pregnancy prevention and termination, as well as antenatal healthcare and birth. This structural violence is highlighted in relation to conscientious objection, the reporting of people suspected of illegal abortions by their healthcare providers, and contraceptive coercion. Recognizing the limitations of criminal and human rights approaches to obstetric violence, this article takes Martha Fineman’s vulnerability theory as the foundation for the transformative structural change of healthcare institutions.
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Diverse Voices in Health Law and Ethics is now published! 🎉 to celebrate - a 🧵of all the contributions bringing a social justice/critical perspective to the health and medical law curriculum! It was such a privilege to work with every author on such important interventions 👇
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Kirsty Horsey @khorsey.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Comment piece in BioNews by me and @zainamahmoud.bsky.social www.progress.org.uk/its-time-to-...
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It's time to call out surrogacy misinformation | PET
Surrogacy misinformation needs to be countered with facts.
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profrita.bsky.social @profrita.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Fresh off the press for those interested in looking at Health Law from a different perspective. Chapter on assisted reproduction by myself, Phillip Bremner and Cynthia Mbugua. Wonderful editorship from @jonathanherring.bsky.social @ecromanis.bsky.social and Sabrina Germain
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Camilla @camillapickles.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Happy Friday to me!!! I just got my hands on this amazing edited collection 😍 Congrats to @ecromanis.bsky.social and everyone who contributed to developing this important resource ♥️ cannot wait to draw from it in my teaching and research 🙌🏻
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Dr Anna Nelson @annanelson95.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
I was delighted to contribute a chapter to this book - 'Defining & Understanding 'Health' in Health Law'. The ch does not offer a definition for 'health', and instead reflects on some parameters regarding how *not* to define health - focussing on the need to avoid defining it in relation to 'norms'.
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Zoe Tongue @whiterxbbit.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
I wrote the chapter on abortion and contraception, and co-write the chapter on medical negligence with @ecromanis.bsky.social and @sabrinagermain.bsky.social - introducing a more critical/feminist approach to teaching these topics!
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Author copies of our ed textbook ( @sabrinagermain.bsky.social @jonathanherring.bsky.social ) have arrived ahead of publication in Feb! 🥳 Bringing social justice and critical theory to the fore of med law/ethics paperback preorders are just £30 🤩- bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/diverse-voic...
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
My little book is just over a week out into the world!
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Zoe Tongue @whiterxbbit.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
I'm looking for someone to review @ecromanis.bsky.social' new book Biotechnology, Gestation, and the Law for Medical Law International - drop me a message if you're interested! global.oup.com/academic/pro...
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
My book is out today! 🌱 it’s about ontologies of gestation, and the classification, regulation and implications of technologies enabling gestation 🌱 the work was supported by research fellowships at @petrieflomcenter.bsky.social & E&L Safra Center & The Future of Human Reproduction project
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
A v exciting Christmas Eve delivery! 🌱 pre release copies ahead of publication day on Jan 6th! academic.oup.com/book/59062
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
new jumper, same anxiety 🐶
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
An important thread on new CPS guidance on ‘deception’ and consent to sex with broad and important implications 👇
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Neil Renic @ncrenic.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Just had an idea
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
📣Coming out soon (Feb 25th) a new textbook edited by @sabrinagermain.bsky.social @jonathanherring.bsky.social and me offering insights on embedding diverse perspectives into teaching health(care) law! Info about contributors and the intro is available: bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/diverse-voic...
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Delighted to be invited to speak about artificial placentas at the Swedish National Council on Medical Ethics ✨ - so good to see this technology on the policy agenda and delighted to have the opportunity to share my reflections from many years of legal and ethical research!
Reproduction and Technology - Today and Tomorrow
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Sumi Madhok @sumimadhok.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Amnesty International: “Our damning findings must serve as a wake-up call: this is genocide and it must stop now”. It marks the first time Amnesty has alleged the crime of genocide during an ongoing conflict… amp.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
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Israel’s war in Gaza amounts to genocide, Amnesty International report finds | Israel-Gaza war | The Guardian
Human rights group says Israel ‘brazenly, continuously and with total impunity … unleashed hell’ on strip’s 2.3m population
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
A reminder that the deadline to submit to the Health stream @slsauk.bsky.social is coming up soon! Don’t miss the window to submit your abstract 👇
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Dr. Lucía Berro Pizzarossa @luberropizzarossa.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Why did we create Abortopedia? Because the European pro-abortion movement needs a secure, centralized resource to share and protect our collective knowledge. For activists, by activists. Access starts 25 Nov! 📧 Contact: abortopedia@supportingabortions.eu
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
The deadline for @slsauk.bsky.social conference abstracts is coming up (Dec 18)!Please consider submitting to the Health Law and Bioethics stream - we are lovely, insightful and constructive bunch that love to share new ideas! ✨we love to hear from ECRs and PGRs! www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/slsa-202...
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Dr Danielle Watson @danielledoeslaw.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
The hearing of For Women Scotland's appeal to the Supreme Court on the legal definition of 'woman' under the Equality Act 2010 starts today. Though this case focuses on Scotland, the judgment will impact UK-wide interpretation of the EA and the GRA 2004. Link: www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...
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For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent)
Case details
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Alex Green (文浩航) @glexareen.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Hey folks, help me out with this one? I'm putting together a starter pack for socio-legal scholars for @slsauk.bsky.social and others to use. Let me know if you or anyone else should be added! go.bsky.app/T5W1tVv
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 23/11/2024
Buried on page 14 of the Telegraph - Matt Hancock has admitted “do not resuscitate orders” were “wrongly applied” during the pandemic.
Hancock: ‘Do not resuscitate orders’ were wrongly used
The Daily Telegraph - Saturday23 Nov 2024By Amy Gibbons
MATT HANCOCK has admitted “do not resuscitate orders” were “wrongly applied” during the pandemic.

The former health secretary told the Covid Inquiry the practice had been used inappropriately, denying people access to potentially life-saving treatment. He also suggested the UK should lock down faster in the event of a future pandemic, despite concerns over the impact of the measures.

“Do not resuscitate” (DNR) orders, which instruct doctors not to attempt CPR if a patient’s heart or breathing stops, are generally only supposed to be drawn up with the clear agreement of the person in question. But concerns were raised during the crisis that blanket DNRs had been imposed on vulnerable people without their consent.
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Senthorun S. Raj @senthorun.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
“Trans people across the country are grappling with questions about their legal protections and access to gender-affirming care and reproductive health, as well as concerns over their physical safety...” We must organise to secure safety and care for trans folks. www.huffpost.com/entry/trans-...
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Trump’s Second Term Is A ‘Waking Nightmare’ For Many Who Are Scrambling To Prepare
Across the country, the trans community is grappling with questions about what survival looks like after Trump’s victory.
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James Greenwood-Reeves @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Do give our Law's a Drag page a follow if you're interested in all things queer, drag, legal, academic, or social justice research-y!
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Does anyone know of a similar starter pack for UK repro lawyers? I really don’t want to have to learn how to make a starter pack 😂🤯
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Looking forward to this over lunch time!
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
My new book on gestation, pregnancy, and novel technologies enabling gestation - like artificial placentas and uterus transplantation - (out 6th Jan) is now available to pre-order global.oup.com/academic/pro... - please let your librarian know ✨🌱
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
@sabrinagermain.bsky.social and I are speaking on our abortion access project (online) at Edinburgh’s Mason Institute this Tuesday afternoon. Details here if you’re interested ✨ - www.law.ed.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Mason Institute Webinar Series: Reproductive Justice, Telemedical Abortion, and the Experiences of Marginalised Abortion-Seekers in Great Britain | Edinburgh Law School
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Cal Horton (they/them) @fiercemum.bsky.social · 12/06/2024
New editorial: "Child rights in trans health - A call to action". Please share www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Child rights in trans healthcare – a call to action
Published in International Journal of Transgender Health (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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(Elizabeth) Chloe Romanis @ecromanis.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Bluesky academics, let's get to know each other! Quote this & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea you aren't working on but keep thinking about. Me: 1. Repro tech, metaphysics, and procreative futures (building from my book out soon!) 2. Why have I never seen a baby pigeon
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