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Erin F. Delaney

@efieldingd.bsky.social
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Prof UCL, courts, federalism, democratic constitutionalism

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Edward Elgar Publishing @elgarpublishing.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Elgar Companion to Female Chief Justices in Comparative Perspective Edited by Erin F. Delaney @efieldingd.bsky.social and Rosalind Dixon 🆓 chapter | Judicial heroines? Comparative and conceptual reflections doi.org/10.4337/9781... More information: www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97...
This book investigates the role of female judicial leaders of courts worldwide, by exploring their contributions to constitutional guardianship as well as feminist institutional and jurisprudential change.

Leading scholars outline the origins and significance of the steadily growing number of female chief justices and court presidents across the globe. They provide valuable insights into the conditions that support increased female participation and representation in law and public life, as well as ongoing challenges and barriers. Chapters draw on perspectives from both common and civil law, as well as feminist constitutional theory, covering topics such as judicial responses to democratic backsliding, comparative leadership styles, right-wing female actors in authoritarian regimes, and gendered silences in judicial histories. The book explores the notion of feminist judicial heroines, emphasising the difference between female versus feminist judges.
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UCL Constitution Unit @conunitucl.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
We are set to enter a new era on 13 May as @alanrenwick.bsky.social takes over from Meg Russell as our Director. Tom Fleming will become Deputy Director and a new lecturer will join us next year. We can also confirm that our annual conference will happen on 24 and 25 June. Read all about it 👇
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Alan Renwick to succeed Meg Russell as Director of the Constitution Unit
In May, Alan Renwick will succeed Meg Russell as Director of the Constitution Unit. Tom Fleming will become Deputy Director. A new lecturer is also set to join the Unit next year.
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Paolo Sandro @paolosandro.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Many thanks to the speakers, co-organisers, and the audience, it was genuinely a fantastic discussion and I've learned a lot. I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as I did. @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @timdurrant.bsky.social @efieldingd.bsky.social @rupavardhini.bsky.social @ilankelman.bsky.social
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Paolo Sandro @paolosandro.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
What role should parliaments play before, during, and after a crisis or emergency? With the Institute for Government and the UCL Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism, we have put together an amazing lineup. /1 @efieldingd.bsky.social @timdurrant.bsky.social @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
The Role of Parliaments in Crises and Emergencies:
Before, During, and After

Programme

Date: 22 January 2026

Venue: Attlee Suite, Portcullis House, 1 Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 2JR

Time: 14:00 – 18:00 (Registration from 13:15)



14:00-14:05 	Introduction 	Dr Paolo Sandro (House of Commons/University of Leeds)

14:05-14:20 	Opening Remarks 	Prof Ilan Kelman (UCL)
14:20- 
15:05 	Preparing and Legislating 	Dr Thomas Muinzer (University of Aberdeen)

Suzanne Raine (University of Cambridge)

Eve Samson (House of Commons)

Chair: Dr Hannah White OBE (Institute for Government)

15:10- 
15:55 	Responsive Management and Scrutiny 	Sarah Davies (House of Commons)

Prof Jeff King (UCL)

Dr Jonathan Murphy (IDEA)

Chair: Prof Erin Delaney (UCL)

16:00- 
16:45 	Accountability 
and Lesson-learning 	Sir Jack Beatson (24 Lincoln's Inn Fields)

Kate Dewsnip (University of Liverpool)

Dr Cath Haddon (Institute for Government)

Chair: Dr Rupavardhini Balakrishnan Raju (UCL)

16:45-17:15 	Audience Q&A and Conclusion 	Led by Dr Paolo Sandro and Dr Hannah White OBE
The Role of Parliaments in Crises and Emergencies:
Before, During, and After
In the theory and practice of emergency powers since the time of the ancient Roman
republic, legislatures have played a muted or entirely absent role during the exercise
of potent executive powers to manage the crisis. The twentieth century has seen a
profound change in this regard. There has been a steady proliferation of various
statutory models for addressing emergencies and crises, and, in some jurisdictions,
the rise of a more prominent supervisory role for national parliaments.
On any approach, the management of emergencies and crises often entails
constitutional disruption to the parliamentary processes of making or approving laws
and scrutiny of Government. Such was quite apparent in the very rapid passage of the
Coronavirus Bill through the UK Parliament in 2020, and in the hundreds of public
health emergency regulations made by the UK and devolved governments to address
the COVID-19 pandemic. Notwithstanding some disruption, however, the UK
legislatures remained open and this was consistent with international practice too.
Even in this context where the Government had to act with extreme urgency,
parliaments have continued to enjoy a supervisory and legislative role in mitigating
the risks to the established principles of constitutional democracy. Such a role is all
the more possible and evident in crises of slow onset, such as climate change and
financial crises, in some cases leading to complex governance frameworks such as the
Climate Change Act 2008.
The aim of this event is to explore and discuss the various roles/functions that
parliaments, and in particular the UK Parliament, may play before, during, and after
an emergency or crisis. How should the foundations of constitutional democracy be
protected in the context of emergencies and crises? What type of framework legislation
allows for optimal response once one of these events occurs? How should the
legislative scrutiny fu…
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Kelly Guinan @kellyguinan.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
A MUST watch Jack Smith and @weissmann.substack.com at UCL Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism youtu.be/DR79GW6SvxE?... #AuthoitarianismRising #DemocracyIsTheAnswer #LearnAndAct #GCDC #UCLLaws @laws.ucl.ac.uk @efieldingd.bsky.social
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The State of the United States: A Conversation with Jack Smith
YouTube video by UCL Laws
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UCL European Institute @uclei.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
The 2025 European Lecture is now available 👇 Michael Ignatieff on Academic Freedom: What It Is, What It Isn’t and Why It’s Under Threat Watch now: youtu.be/IYi_67T5VnM?... @laws.ucl.ac.uk @efieldingd.bsky.social
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Uta Staiger @ukstaiger.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Our 2025 UCL Europe Lecture is on tomorrow - privileged to be chairing Michael Ignatieff's talk on Academic Freedom. He'll be in conversation with @efieldingd.bsky.social and field questions after the talk. Sign up and come to @laws.ucl.ac.uk to join us for it (or follow via livestream).
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Uta Staiger @ukstaiger.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Looking forward to chairing the 2025 UCL Europe Lecture on #AcademicFreedom. Michael Ignatieff, with @efieldingd.bsky.social & @ucl.ac.uk's Provost Michael Spence. Convened by @uclei.bsky.social with @laws.ucl.ac.uk & Disagreeing Well. 30 Oct. Free tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/academic-f...
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UCL European Institute @uclei.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
📣 Academic Freedom: What It Is, What It Isn’t and Why It’s Under Threat 📣 Join us for our annual Europe Lecture, in partnership with UCL Laws, supported by UCL Disagreeing Well Register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/academic-f... #UCL #AcademicFreedom #Europe
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Judicial Studies Institute @justinbrno.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
📢 New article in ICON•S journal by @efieldingd.bsky.social, Rosalind Dixon & @davidkosar.bsky.social. It explores how chief justices maintain legitimacy and resilience, particulary in times of democratic backsliding⚖️ 🔗 Read more here: doi.org/10.1093/icon... #icon-s #jusdiciary #democracy
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ICON•S @icon-s.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
🗓️📣 Save the Date! The ICON•S 2026 Annual Conference will be hosted by University College Dublin in Dubin, Ireland 🇮🇪 📅 June 29 – July 1, 2026 Stay tuned—the CfP and further details will be shared soon!
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northwesternlaw.bsky.social @northwesternlaw.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Prof. Erin Delaney (@efieldingd.bsky.social) joined @strictscrutiny.bsky.social to discuss the legacy of the late justice David Souter, and her memories of clerking at the Supreme Court under his leadership. crooked.com/podcast/can-...
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Can Trump Sue His Way Out of the Epstein Mess? | Crooked Media
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UCL Faculty of Laws @laws.ucl.ac.uk · 07/05/2025
The Dean of UCL Laws and @efieldingd.bsky.social have returned from a visit to Hong Kong to strengthen connections with alumni, students and academic partners. Read more in the highlights 🔗
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Dean of UCL Laws visits Hong Kong to connect with alumni, students and key partners
The trip included exciting discussions about industry and academic partnerships, and opportunities that will benefit current and future students.
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Unwritten Constitutional Norms and Principles Project @ucnpproject.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
On 2 June, the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk will collaborate with scholars incl our members @ucllaws.bsky.social, @durham-university.bsky.social & @uodroitpublaw.bsky.social on a workshop on the role of politicians & parliamentary personnel in sustaining the unwritten dimension of constitutionalism
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Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · 03/04/2025
The Trust is pleased to announce Professor Albrecht Klemm as the final winner of our 2023 International Professorship scheme. Professor Klemm joins @sheffielduni.bsky.social to lead on quantum geometry and arithmetic research. www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/prestig...
Computer-generated simulation of the gravitational waves radiating outwards from two merging black holes. Colours indicate the intensity of the waves from strongest to weakest, red, then yellow, green and blue. 
Image credit: Werner Benger, Albert Einstein Institute, Max Planck Institute of Gravitational Physics, Potsdam, Germany. Reproduced under CC BY 4.0.
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ICON•S @icon-s.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
📑 How to structure your article 🎙️ Prof. @efieldingd.bsky.social (UCL Faculty of Law) 🗓️Tuesday, 25 February 🕛 12:00 - 13:00 (UTC)
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Edward Pérez @edwardjperez.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
If you are in London, feel free to come to @ucllaws.bsky.social to this panel on enforcing human rights judgments. We will be assessing "resistant compliers" and long-term unenforced judgments. I will be focusing on the experience of the Inter-American Court . www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/...
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Enforcing Human Rights Judgments - Voluntary Compliance to Forcible Enforcement?
An evening panel discussion
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Tania Groppi @taniagroppi.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Timely, isn't it? The Italian Parliament is about to elect, once again 4 male judges 😖 @democracytalk.bsky.social @tomginsburg.bsky.social @richardalbert.bsky.social @efieldingd.bsky.social @cherylas1.bsky.social @argeliaqueralt.bsky.social @maytesalvador.bsky.social @itziargomez.bsky.social
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Kim Lane Scheppele @kimlanelaw.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
And it's launched! Check out The Contrarian - a new media platform devoted to the defense of democracy. Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen lead our merry band of contributors - and I'm proud to be one of them! contrarian.substack.com/p/this-is-th...
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This is The Contrarian
Not Owned by Anybody
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ICON•S @icon-s.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
📣🔖🏆 Call for Nominations for the 2025 ICON·S Book Prize! Nominate your candidates by January 31, 2025. Learn more about eligibility and the nomination process here: icon-society.org/book-prize-n...
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Erin F. Delaney @efieldingd.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Thank you to @northwesternlaw.bsky.social for your generous sponsorship of the Winter/Summer School!
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Vanessa MacDonnell @vanessamacdonnell.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
The @uodroitpublaw.bsky.social is thrilled to once again support the @icon-s.bsky.social winter/summer school for emerging scholars. Please consider applying to participate.
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Naz Yılancıoğlu @nazyilancioglu.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Last year, I had the privilege of attending the @icon-s.bsky.social Winter/Summer School organised by Prof Rosalind Dixon. It’s not just about research but also an incredible way for junior scholars to gain insights into academia in a supportive environment. Highly recommend applying!🍀🐨🦘💡🖌️
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ICON•S @icon-s.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
🚨 DEADLINE EXTENSION: The NEW deadline for the 2025 ICON•S Annual Conference Call for Abstracts is now January 31st! Learn more and submit here: icon-society.org/icon-s-annua... #iconsbrasilia
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UCL Faculty of Laws @laws.ucl.ac.uk · 29/11/2024
As part of our ongoing commitment to broadening access to studying law and the legal profession, UCL Laws is announcing the launch of new Faculty-funded scholarships to mark the 200th anniversary celebrations of UCL 🎓
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UCL Laws announces new scholarships to mark UCL200 celebrations
The scholarships have been launched in anticipation of the 200th anniversary celebrations of UCL, and are available for students wishing to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at UCL Laws.
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Sara Canduzzi @saracanduzzi.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
If you’re interested in constitutional and democratic theory in Europe, make sure to register for this two-day conference on ’Taking Ambivalence Seriously: The European Court of Human Rights and Democracy Promotion’, that we will host in Edinburgh on December 5-6th. www.law.ed.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Erin F. Delaney @efieldingd.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
An absolute pleasure and honor to celebrate this wonderful book - thank you to our speakers and the audience for an engaging and generative set of presentations and conversations!!! #gcdc
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Natalia Morales Cerda @nataliamoralesc.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
We close this round of seminars on the book Women, Gender and Constitutionalism in Latin America, with this event organised by the GCDC at @ucllaws.bsky.social @ebrodeala.bsky.social @berihungebeye.bsky.social @efieldingd.bsky.social @veronicaundurraga.bsky.social @xispougim.bsky.social
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UCL Faculty of Laws @laws.ucl.ac.uk · 21/11/2024
We're delighted to announce that a groundbreaking research project addressing the Post Office Scandal, led by a team from UCL Laws and University of Exeter, has won a prestigious 2024 ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize for Outstanding Societal Impact www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/news/20...
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Research on Post Office Scandal wins prestigious 2024 Celebrating Impact Prize
The research project, led by a team from UCL and the University of Exeter, looks at the failings of lawyers and the legal system associated with the Post Office scandal.
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Todd Davies @todddavi.es · 20/11/2024
Added! Plus @efieldingd.bsky.social @israblack.bsky.social @david-foster.bsky.social @ormeroddavid.bsky.social @haimabraham.bsky.social @allowrites.bsky.social @philippesands.bsky.social @mpaparinskis.bsky.social
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Isra Black (@israblack.bsky.social)
- Associate Prof and Vice Dean (International), UCL Laws - Associate, Rotman Institute of Philosophy - Joint EiC, Medical Law International - Health law, normative jurisprudence, applied philosophy (h...
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Liz Hicks @lizhicks.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Building a comparative constitutional law starter pack - let me know if you’d like to be added! go.bsky.app/LQqBn6D
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Erin F. Delaney @efieldingd.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Absolutely!!!!! Congratulations, Karen!
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michael veale @michae.lv · 15/11/2024
In response to OpenAI’s recent ‘A Student’s Guide to Writing with ChatGPT’, Arthur Perret (maître de conferénces, Jean Moulin Lyon 3) writes a line-by-line rebuttal — A Student’s Guide to Not Writing with ChatGPT www.arthurperret.fr/blog/2024-11...
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A Student’s Guide to Not Writing with ChatGPT
Site web d’Arthur Perret, enseignant-chercheur en SIC.
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David Vitale @davidvitale.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Looking forward to discussing my new book "Trust, Courts and Social Rights" @UCL on Thurs 21 Nov, 1-2:30pm, hosted by the Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism, w/ @colmocinneide.bsky.social & @vmantouvalou.bsky.social commenting. Thanks @efieldingd.bsky.social & Jeff King for inviting me.
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UCL Constitution Unit @conunitucl.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Should accountability mechanisms in British politics be strengthened? If so, how? On 28 November, join Rob Behrens, Greg Clark, Kitty Donaldson and Robert Hazell to discuss all things accountability. Sign up for this in-person, co-badged event 👇
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Priorities for the new UK Government: Accountability in British Politics
Leading experts speak as part of our Policy & Practice seminar series. Free to attend and open to all.
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Maggie Blackhawk @maggieblackhawk.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
This year’s Foreword by Karen Tani offers glimmers of brilliant light during a dark time. But in its sharp lessons, clarifying the limits of the Supreme Court’s Constitution, it offers a path forward also. harvardlawreview.org/print/vol-13...
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Pravar Petkar @pravarpetkar.bsky.social · 31/10/2024
Over the next few weeks, the IACL-AIDC Blog is hosting a new symposium on how federalism shapes and counters democratic backsliding, against the context of elections this year. For updates, please sign up to the mailing list on our website! The first post is here: blog-iacl-aidc.org/2024-posts/2...
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Symposium Introduction: Federal Coalitions and Subnational Democracy — IACL-IADC Blog
Elisabeth ALBER 2024 is the biggest election year in over a century, with citizens in 60 countries called to cast their votes. Indeed, countries holding national elections this year make up nearly ha...
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Ben Yong @bymyong.bsky.social · 01/10/2024
Yay! Edited with @patrickcobrien.bsky.social; contributors incl Lord Sales, @aileenmcharg.bsky.social, Caroline Morris, @conormccormick.bsky.social, @chrismccork.bsky.social, Conor Gearty, Hélène Tyrell, Conall Mallory, Mara Malagodi, Meghan Campbell, Paul Daly, @efieldingd.bsky.social, Sionaidh DG
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Eloise Ellis @eloiseellis.bsky.social · 18/09/2024
Delighted to be involved in hosting the inaugural meeting of the UK Women in Public Law Group this morning. Do get in touch if you would like to be part of this initiative. Lots of exciting work ahead! @daniellalock.bsky.social @seshauna.bsky.social @arabellalaw.bsky.social @vidyakumar.bsky.social
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