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The School of Law @universityofleeds.bsky.social is one of the leading law schools in the UK and has been providing instruction in law since its inception in 1899.

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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Dr Rebecca Shaw discusses her work with young people, schools and policymakers through her pioneering project, which translates research into practical, evidence-based resources for secondary schools. 👇 tinyurl.com/4r26kd4x #DVAM2026 #DVActionMonth #SocietalImpact @universityofleeds.bsky.social
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Changing the Narrative of Domestic Abuse: An Educational Programme for Secondary School Students.
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Professor @subhajitbasu.bsky.social's written evidence is cited in at least 6 places in the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights’ report, ‘Human Rights and the Regulation of AI’, published on 14 Sept 2026. Read more on this important story below👇 tinyurl.com/3nr8sk68 @cblpleeds.bsky.social
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Technology, Governance and Intellectual Property Law Group are hosting a workshop: "The Law and Ethics of AI in Social Care". It will examine the legal and ethical implications of the use of AI tools in social care from an interdisciplinary perspective. Register below 👇 tinyurl.com/2s5d4t8f
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“The Law and Ethics of AI in Social Care”
The workshop will examine the legal and ethical implications of the use of AI tools in social care from an interdisciplinary perspective.
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
On the 16th Sept the School of Law hosted the ‘Northern IP Network – Leeds Stop’. The event brought together nearly 30 participants from across the North of England for a day of discussion, networking, and research exchange in intellectual property, technology law, and related fields. Learn more👇
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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🚨 New resources on our website 🚨 We've brought together our collection of resources in one place to support practitioners, researchers and policymakers working in areas related to vulnerability and policing. Find out more 👇 vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/resources/
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Resources - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
Explore our collection of resources, developed to support practitioners, researchers and policymakers in their work.
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Five new starters have joined the School of Law, and we are delighted to introduce Drs Soibi Bob-Manuel, Anush Ganesh, Nora Han, Sorcha Mc Cormack, and Raghavi Viswanath. Learn more about their research and teaching interests below 👇 tinyurl.com/3muc3ymz
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🗞️ School of Law academic in the news! In this Kent Live article, our Emeritus Professor Luke Clements explains the government’s eligibility rules and process around the HOLD scheme. Read more 👇 tinyurl.com/ytknx76y
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Universal Credit rules update issued on housing scheme - eligibility
The government has this week clarified the eligibility rules around the HOLD scheme
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📰School of Law academic in the news! Our Prof Surya Subedi is quoted in this article that describes the recent disasters in Nepal as a “Himalayan tsunami,” saying they should not be viewed simply as isolated natural disasters but as manifestations of the global climate crisis. 👇 tinyurl.com/3whhbzz7
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Our @drlaurabainbridge.bsky.social is an author on this important new article: 'Making up people involved in drug markets: Punishment and protection in the policing of UK count lines.' Check it out below 👇
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Oluwabunmi Adaramola has defended her thesis! 🎉 In this interview with Oluwabunmi, we learn more about her path to doctoral success and explore her future aspirations in academia. Read the interview below 👇 tinyurl.com/4czx2ncx
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lucindasoon @lucindasoon.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Socio-legal academics, postgraduate researchers, early career researchers: the Society of Legal Scholars and @lawatleeds.bsky.social invite abstract submissions for a one-day workshop focused on developing research on the legal profession. All disciplines welcome. Deadline 18 Nov. Pls share. Thanks!
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📢The FRIVA Network are launching their Lunch & Learn series, bringing together researchers and practitioners to share expertise on violence against women, girls and marginalised others. Join them for their first Lunch and Learn: 🗓️ Tues 13 October 🕐 12–1pm 💻 Online 👉 Sign up: tinyurl.com/4zy2vx3m
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Mr @batesmith.bsky.social discusses his work with the Bar Diversity Hub and its role in creating a more equal and accessible pathway into the #Bar of England and Wales. Check out the full video below 👇 tinyurl.com/3fx73c6c #NationalInclusionWeek @researchleeds.bsky.social @ccjsleeds.bsky.social
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Dr Stuart Wallace's excellent new blogpost for @consoc.bsky.social asks whether the new government will revolutionise economic, social and cultural rights in the UK @lsjleeds.bsky.social Read more 👇
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📢 Only one week to go until the Technology, Governance and Intellectual Property Law Group, part of @cblpleeds.bsky.social, hosts the UK Intellectual Property Office Northern IP Network event! Learn more below 👇
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Law’s a Drag presents: Hate Crimes Live! 🌟 In July, Dr @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social and Dr Rosie Fox co-ran a public engagement cabaret in Leeds city centre, explaining recent changes to hate crimes legislation in England and Wales. Learn more about Hate Crimes Live! below👇 tinyurl.com/3navdn2n
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In July, Dr James Greenwood-Reeves and Dr Rosie Fox co-ran a public engagement cabaret in Leeds city centre, explaining recent changes to hate crimes legislation in England and Wales.'
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🎉Dr @whiterxbbit.bsky.social's book: 'Recognising a Human Right to Abortion' is out in October! Learn more: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/recognisi...
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Recognising a Human Right to Abortion
This book critiques international and regional human rights standards on abortion from a feminist perspective, exploring the progress made and lack thereof on t…
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
📰 School of Law colleagues in @theconversation.com! Prof @grahamfarrell.bsky.social and Dr Toby Davies have penned a piece concerning the fall in crime for the fifth part in The Conversation's series on how the UK has changed in the past 25 years. Read their insights below 👇 tinyurl.com/4uxwfz8j
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🌟 Exciting news! Congratulations to Dr Anna Tzanaki and Dr Eun Hye Kim of @cblpleeds.bsky.social on their election as Convenors of The Society of Legal Scholars' EU and Competition Law Section for 2026-29. A fantastic achievement and recognition of their expertise and leadership in the field. 👏
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Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds @sspatleeds.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
📢 Join the launch of the Earning + Learning campaign Hear from young people, the TUC, Young Women's Trust and University of Leeds researchers on improving employment rights for student workers. 📅 24 September, 12pm 💻 Free online event 👉 Reserve your place and find out more: tinyurl.com/4j58sa3y
Bright yellow poster for the Earning + Learning campaign. Large black text on the left reads: “Your boss hopes you don’t read this!” Several thick diagonal cream and black stripes cross the poster from bottom left to top right. At the bottom left is the Earning + Learning logo. A white box at the bottom right contains the text: “Studying and working? Employment rights apply to you!” alongside a QR code linking to further information. The bold design uses high-contrast colours to draw attention to student workers’ employment rights.Bright blue poster for the Earning + Learning campaign. Large black text across the top asks: “Is your student job causing you problems?” Stylised light blue pill-shaped graphics are scattered across the background. Below, smaller text reads: “Learn about your rights and where to get help.” The Earning + Learning logo appears in the bottom left corner. A white box at the bottom right contains the message: “Studying and working? Employment rights apply to you!” alongside a QR code linking to further information. Curved black graphic lines frame the lower right edge of the poster. The design promotes awareness of employment rights and support for student workers.
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📰Dr Casasola participated as an international expert speaker at the Indian Institute of Insolvency Professionals of ICAI/NALSAR workshop on cross-border insolvency, contributing to discussions on international insolvency cooperation and legal coordination across jurisdictions.👇 tinyurl.com/mcrv8fxu
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India to prioritise cross-border insolvency framework; group insolvency to be tested domestically
Anita Shah Akella IAS Ministry Of Corporate Affairs: India is set to implement a cross-border insolvency framework following trials of a group insolvency mechanism domestically, aiming to enhance coop...
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Visiting Scholar Reflections: Dr Xin Dai was part of the School of Law's visiting scholar programme between 2025-26. In this interview, she shares insights into international collaboration, her research, and her experience as a visiting scholar at Leeds👇 tinyurl.com/4zxpwk7y @ccjsleeds.bsky.social
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
📣New article alert! @drimogenjones.bsky.social has a new article,'The medico-legal autopsy: medicine, expertise, and death investigation', published in the Journal of Law and Society. Check it out #OpenAccess below 👇 @ccjsleeds.bsky.social @lsjleeds.bsky.social @cirle-leeds.bsky.social
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
📣New article alert! Prof @jpinasanchez.eurosky.social has co-authored a short piece: 'On the importance of subjective perceptions of safety. Limits of the 2026 UK road safety strategy', published in TeMA - Journal of Land Use, Mobility and Environment. Check it out #OpenAccess below👇
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
📣Only 3 weeks left to go until the Technology, Governance and Intellectual Property Law Group's UK Intellectual Property Office Northern IP Network event. Learn more below👇 @cblpleeds.bsky.social
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social's #WorldFoodDay webinar with our Prof @grahamdutfield.bsky.social is now available for registration! Join them on Weds 14th October at 12.00 to hear from Prof Dutfield on 'Applying human ingenuity to advance zero hunger - a global imperative'👇 tinyurl.com/3nhm8d2y
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Applying human ingenuity to advance zero hunger - a global imperative
Is innovation bias getting in the way? Questioning conventional assumptions about Innovation
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
📢 New journal article! Dr Charlotte Barlow has co-authored an important paper, published by the Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law: "Still working on different planets? Multi-agency working in child contact proceedings in private family law". Read it #OpenAccess below 👇 tinyurl.com/3b5cvf77
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Still working on different planets? Multi-agency working in child contact proceedings in private family law
In 2020, the UK Government published the Harm Panel Report which highlighted how family courts and child arrangement proceedings often further traumatises adult and child victim-survivors of domest...
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Our @drlaurabainbridge.bsky.social is part of the team behind this new journal article published in Policing & Society. Check it out below👇
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Graham Dutfield @grahamdutfield.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I’m doing a webinar on Oct 14 for @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social Title: ‘Applying human ingenuity to advance zero hunger - a global imperative’. I argue we need to rethink the meaning of innovation. It’s free to register, please see below. eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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Applying human ingenuity to advance zero hunger - a global imperative
Is innovation bias getting in the way? Questioning conventional assumptions about Innovation
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Our @paolosandro.bsky.social is a Barbara Huber Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Crime, Security, and Law in Freiburg! Check out their introduction interview with him👇
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Dr Ci Ren (of @cblpleeds.bsky.social) submitted a joint response to the Financial Conduct Authority and Bank of England Call for Input, The Future of Tokenisation: A Joint Vision from the Authorities for UK Wholesale Financial Markets. Read more on this important submission👇 tinyurl.com/2hmf778f
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Dr Ci Ren contributes to the policy development of UK wholesale financial markets
Dr Ren submitted a response to the Financial Conduct Authority and Bank of England Call for Input, The Future of Tokenisation: A Joint Vision from the Authorities for UK Wholesale Financial Markets.
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
In July, the School of Law welcomed a group of UK and international scholars for the workshop “Authoritarianism and the Rule of Law: A UK Perspective” hosted by the Legal Professions Research Group. Read more about this important event below 👇 tinyurl.com/4nw46tw7
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
📢 New Substack blog! Professor Graham Dutfield has penned the piece: 'Africa and the making of international intellectual property law'. Check it out below 👇
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Professor Hilary Sommerlad convened a sub-group and presented at the International Working Group on the Legal Profession 2026. The theme was "what it means to be a lawyer in an era marked by global crises, shifting societal expectations and rapid technological change". More 👇 tinyurl.com/y97vndxb
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The UK government has published the outcome of their Call for Evidence: Variations in sex characteristics (VSC): experiences of life in the UK for people with VSC and those who care for them. It features citations of @profmitchtravis.bsky.social's work. Read more below👇
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Alex Batesmith was invited to the @gvagrad.bsky.social to participate in an invite-only workshop for the Emotions in International Law project. It explored the role and function of emotions across different areas of international law. Read more about this workshop below 👇 tinyurl.com/ufc963s4
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Check out the @vp-centre.bsky.social's annual report for some great info about projects that our academics have been engaged in! 👇
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
📣New event alert! The Technology, Governance and Intellectual Property Law Group, part of @cblpleeds.bsky.social at the School of Law, University of Leeds, will host the UK Intellectual Property Office Northern IP Network event. Weds 16 Sept 2026 10:30 – 18:00 Learn more👇 tinyurl.com/y9we8xw7
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UK Intellectual Property Office Northern IP Network event
The Technology, Governance and Intellectual Property Law Group at the School of Law, University of Leeds, will host the UK Intellectual Property Office Northern IP Network event.
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Our @whiterxbbit.bsky.social has a chapter setting out a decolonial feminist approach to violence against animals in this newly published Research Handbook on Gender, Violence and Law. Learn more👇 @lsjleeds.bsky.social
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
📢 New event! 'Climate crisis, Policing, and Public Safety' will explore the implications of the climate crisis for policing, public safety and multi-agency partnership working. Stay tuned for speakers TBC in the Summer! 14.09.26 10 AM - 5 PM Leeds Playhouse Register: tinyurl.com/2h4pekuz
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Climate crisis, Policing, and Public Safety
TYP-ACE flagship event on the climate crisis and its impacts on policing and public safety
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
📢 New article alert! @dralimalik.bsky.social's #OpenAccess article 'The policing role within local emergency governance in response to extreme weather: welfare, partnership work, and leadership' has been published in Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice. Read it👇 tinyurl.com/3mrzxf8a
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The policing role within local emergency governance in response to extreme weather: welfare, partnership work, and leadership
Abstract. Climate-related extreme weather is reshaping the role of police organizations within local emergency governance, yet the ways in which policing i
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Dr Virág Blazsek @cblpleeds.bsky.social, who has been appointed to the list of arbitrators of the Common Court of Justice and Arbitration of OHADA, and to the Insolvency Scholars Forum of the Insolvency Law Academy. Read more about these appointments 👇 tinyurl.com/48cckex6
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
A new report has been co-edited by Prof Dan Birks: 'Intelligent and informed delivery to support every child to succeed’. It warns that children are being exposed to avoidable harm because services do not share and link the information they already hold.👇 tinyurl.com/4ehvtptv @vp-centre.bsky.social
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
📰 School of Law academic in the news! 💷 Dr Federica Casano is quoted in openDemocracy on how Palantir is benefiting from millions of pounds of tax deductions in the UK. 🔗 Check it out 👇 tinyurl.com/4rn4a3yc @cblpleeds.bsky.social
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Exclusive: How Palantir harvested millions in UK tax breaks
In 2024, Palantir’s effective tax rate was just 8%, far less than the usual 25%, despite £25.3m of pre-tax profits
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
The newly published ‘Open Access International Human Rights Law,’ is the culmination of a huge, award-winning collaboration between academics, post-graduate researchers, LLM and undergraduate students at the School of Law. The book is accessible to all and free of charge. 👇 tinyurl.com/4rbpuvhz
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🤖 Professor @subhajitbasu.bsky.social has advised Parliament on the growing use of Facial Age Estimation (FAE) technology. He highlights key questions around accuracy, bias, privacy, safeguarding and accountability, especially in FAE's use in areas like immigration. Read more👇 tinyurl.com/45v7jxb4
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
"Human Rights are supposed to be universal, we believe knowledge and understanding of them should be universal too!" - Associate Professor Stuart Wallace The new textbook 'Open Access International Human Rights Law' has been published!👇 tinyurl.com/4h26x826
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Open Access International Human Rights Law
<p><em>Open Access International Human Rights Law</em> provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the principles, institutions and substantive protections that underpin international hum...
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
🤝 As the University of Leeds brings together the Faculties of Social Sciences and Environment, a new grant has been announced to support ten Social Science-led projects. 🚗 Prof @jpinasanchez.eurosky.social has been awarded this faculty funding for his Cars & Crime Project 👇 tinyurl.com/ab5cwxkk
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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
⌛ Only 1 month left to register for #LEPH2026! Join researchers, practitioners, policymakers and community leaders from around the world at @universityofleeds.bsky.social (6–9 Sept 2026) to explore vulnerability, policing & public health. 📅 Registration closes 21 August. Register 👇 leph2026.org
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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🎉The @britishacademy.bsky.social has elected Prof @adamcrawford.bsky.social to its prestigious Fellowship. He has been elected as an 'Interstitial' Fellow, which straddles 2 of the Academy's disciplinary sections: Law; and Sociology, Demography, and Social Statistics. Read more👇 tinyurl.com/ufphjs7w
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