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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Over 45 of our law students completed court marshalling placements with top judges across the Northern Circuit, gaining hands-on insights into the judiciary. Areas covered include family, criminal, immigration & business law.⚖️ The scheme continues next year!👏 🔗Full story: bit.ly/court-marsha...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🏛️ Another judicial citation for @drtribeinsolvency.bsky.social! The judgment in the case Parkins v Hayes & Anor (Re Costs and Consequential Matters) cites Muir Hunter on Personal Insolvency, marking 32 citations since 2016. Outstanding and lasting impact from Dr Tribe! 👏 🔗Judgment: bit.ly/4olX9kf

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Dr John Tribe, co-author of the book 'Muir Hunter on Personal Insolvency', was cited in a recent High Court case 👏 Muir Hunter is a key reference in personal insolvency, often cited by the judiciary, highlighting Dr Tribe’s impact on insolvency law. 🔗Judgment: bit.ly/40GR5Zx 📘Book: bit.ly/46wEThR

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

💬 Dr Zaina Mahmoud, expert in the socio-legal aspects of surrogacy, is featured in The Guardian. She comments on new research showing surrogates are at a higher risk of a new mental illness than women who carry their own children. 📰 Read more: bit.ly/3U0ny9q @zainamahmoud.bsky.social

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Surrogates at greater risk of new mental illness than women carrying own babies, study finds

Canadian data analysis underscores importance of support during and after pregnancy, researchers say

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Dr Azadeh Chalabi’s 2023 article on the right to a clean, healthy environment was cited in a recent judgment 🌿 She proposes a new model clarifying this right’s scope & links it to existing human rights, guiding NGOs, judges, governments & the UN. 🔗 Article: bit.ly/45pqkeI | Judgment: bit.ly/4mgzX5f

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Work by our Dean, Prof Valsamis Mitsilegas, on EU law has been translated into Chinese and published by China Renmin University Press in a leading Chinese criminal law series.🇨🇳 This comes as we grow partnerships in China - including LLM internships in Beijing via Yingke Law Firm 🌏 🔗 bit.ly/453gjT7

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

A huge congrats to our Law, Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology Class of 2025! 👏🎓 What an amazing day it was celebrating your achievements alongside your loved ones. We’re so proud of each and every one of you! Whatever your next steps are, we wish you a future full of success & happiness 💜

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Our Liverpool Law Clinic just finished another successful academic year!🙌 436 of our law students helped over 380 clients with free legal advice in immigration, family law & SEN - all while gaining real-world experience. Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen! 🤍 Full story: bit.ly/46crFXs

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

🌿Exciting news! Dr Nicole Vitellone from our Dept of Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology is helping lead the new Crafting Care for People, Place & Planet Doctoral College Funded by the AHRC, this initiative will train future interdisciplinary researchers 📚 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3U259Jd

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Dr Azadeh Chalabi from the School of Law & Social Justice spoke at the UN Human Rights Council 59th session in Geneva on the importance of National Human Rights Action Planning (NHRAPing) - an area in which we play a pioneering role. Proud moment for impactful global research. 🔗 bit.ly/unhrc-2025

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

We’re proud to be hosting the 3rd Summer School in the Law of the @coe.int here in Liverpool! Students from across Europe have joined us to gain insights from key decision-makers at the Council of Europe, leading academics and other key stakeholders 🤝 🔗 bit.ly/liverpool-su...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

📺 ITV News interview Prof Barry Godfrey and Dr Antoinette Huber spoke to ITV News about the rise of digitally enabled coercive control. The interview follows their new report with the N8 Research Partnership. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/itv-news-int...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

🎙️ Radio 4 Interview: Thinking Allowed Dr Chao Fang, Lecturer in Sociology, was interviewed as part of Radio 4's Thinking Allowed programme on the subject of death, exploring why a 'good death' is seen so differently in China. 🔗 Read the full story: bit.ly/thinking-all...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

🌍 Applications open: Funded International Visiting Research Fellowships (2025–2026) As part of our commitment to global collaboration, we invite scholars outside the UK to build or expand research ties with our staff and research clusters. 📅 Apply by 31 Aug 2025 🔗 bit.ly/internationa...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Our Summer School on the Law of the Council of Europe 2025 starts next week! 🇪🇺 In its 3rd year in Liverpool, exploring the Council of Europe’s effectiveness on ECtHR judgments & migration. Speakers include @coe.int Deputy Secretary General, @echr.coe.int ‬Judges & more. 🔗 bit.ly/liverpool-su...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

👏Our Liverpool Law Clinic has launched a service supporting parents of permanently excluded children with SEN. This year, volunteer law students have helped our solicitors: ✅ Prep parents for IRPs ✅ Support legal challenges ✅ Secure barrister help via Garden Court Chambers 🔗 bit.ly/law-clinic-s...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

🎉 Congratulations to each of our School of Law and Social Justice staff who were recognised at the @liverpooluni.bsky.social Staff Awards 2025 for their outstanding achievements and dedication! 👏

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

🌏 Proud to have hosted the inaugural Global Network on National Human Rights Action Planning! 🤝 88+ delegates from 36 countries representing governments, NGO’s, academia & key international bodies. Across 17 panels, we explored 40+ NHRAPs & key trends over 30 years. Full story: bit.ly/4n39clZ

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

🎉 Law at the University of Liverpool rises to 21st in the UK in the 2026 Complete University Guide subject rankings – up 6 places from last year! A huge thanks to our staff, students & alumni who make this progress possible 👏 🔗 bit.ly/4lnvKfN

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

It’s the final day of our Global Network on National Human Rights Action Planning workshop! 🌍We’ve welcomed participants from 36 countries—the largest international gathering on national human rights action planning to date, & the 1st in-person meeting of our new network. 🔗: bit.ly/global-netwo...

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School of Law & Social Justice Research @LivUni @livunilawsj.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

🌍Our Law & Non-Communicable Diseases Unit co-organised an official side event at the 78th World Health Assembly, Geneva. Prof Amandine Garde & Dr Nikhil Gokani (@essexuni.bsky.social) shared a new report on human rights-based approaches to prevent alcohol-related harm. More👉 bit.ly/law-and-ncd-...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

🔍 Curious about how crime, justice and inequality play out on a global stage - and what we can do to change the story?🌏 Our new MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice is your chance to dive deep into the issues shaping today’s world. 🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/criminology-...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

🇵🇱 Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology students spent five days in Kraków, exploring its rich history and culture. Workshops at Jagiellonian University & visits to Schindler’s Factory Museum deepened their knowledge & reflection on social issues.🌎 📖Read student Koko’s blog: bit.ly/krakow-study...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Kickstart your legal career with Harbottle & Lewis - a firm supporting creative, entrepreneurial clients across diverse legal areas. In this new episode of our Legal Directions podcast, explore the firm’s training contract, hear top application tips and more!🎙️ 🎧 Listen now: spoti.fi/3ZM7A63

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

🌟 New for 2025/26: International Intellectual Property Law LLM Gain advanced insight into the legal frameworks shaping creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship on a global scale with our new LLM in International IP Law! 🌏 👉 Find out more and apply now: bit.ly/internationa...

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School of Law & Social Justice Research @LivUni @livunilawsj.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

🎙️ Dr Zaina Mahmoud (@zainamahmoud.bsky.social) featured on BBC Radio 4’s The World Tonight to discuss older adults seeking parenthood via surrogacy. As a surrogacy law expert & Trustee at Surrogacy UK Foundation, she shared key insights. 🎧 Listen (24:26 - 31:57): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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The World Tonight - Russia proposes more direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul - BBC Sounds

Sergei Lavrov briefs US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on “peace memorandum”

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

🌍 Following the launch of the 1st Global Network on National Human Rights Action Planning, we’re hosting a 3-day workshop 4–6 June! Joining us are participants from 36 countries + speakers from UNOHCHR, UNDP, Council of Europe, NGOs NHRIs, Governments & more👏 🔗 More info: bit.ly/global-netwo...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

🌏 We continue to strengthen our international partnerships with a new MoU signed with the Office of the Judiciary of Thailand. Together, we hope to work on bespoke legal training solutions, study visit opportunities & co-hosted academic events. 👉 Read the story: bit.ly/thailand-jud...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

🌟The Future Lawyers Scholarship, in partnership with the University of Law, aims to widen access to legal education. If you're a Liv Uni student with an offer for the University of Law (Liverpool Campus) in 2025/26, you could get up to 100% off tuition fees!🎓📚 🔗 More info: bit.ly/future-lawye...

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Maayan Niezna @niezna.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

The @livunislsj.bsky.social PGR Conference has started! A great opportunity to hear insights from the research projects within the School. The first panels include research projects on family, gender, international law, human rights and children's rights

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

🔍 Masculinity, Capitalism and Violence: Supporting Boys and Young Men to Navigate Toxic Narratives Don’t miss our next Eleanor Rathbone Social Justice Public Lecture! 💬 Speaker: Dr Laura Zahra McDonald, Founding Director of ConnectFutures 🗓️ Weds 11 June | 5.30PM 🎟️ Free: bit.ly/masculinity-...

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School of Law & Social Justice Research @LivUni @livunilawsj.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

👏We’re proud to see our academic, Dr @sabinejacques.bsky.social, contribute to the new Toolkit on Assessing Humor in Free Speech Jurisprudence - a guide for judges & other legal practitioners in assessing humorous expression in light of human rights law. 📘Explore: zenodo.org/records/15383543

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What's in a Joke? Assessing Humor in Free Speech Jurisprudence

This toolkit is authored by Alberto Godioli (University of Groningen), Sabine Jacques (University of Liverpool), Jennifer Young (University of Groningen) and Ariadna Matamoros-Fernández (University Co...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Study for a fully funded Law PhD while teaching undergraduates! 📖⚖️ We’re inviting applications for our fully funded Liverpool Law School Graduate Teaching Fellowship (GTF), commencing October 2025. 🗓️ Deadline to apply: Mon 9 June 2025 🔗 Find out more and apply: bit.ly/law-graduate...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Get a fully funded Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology PhD while teaching undergraduates! 📚 Apply now for our fully funded Graduate Teaching Fellowship (GTF), commencing October 2025. 🗓️ Deadline to apply: Mon 9 June 2025 🔗 Find out more and apply: bit.ly/sspc-graduat...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Suns out for the last teaching day of the academic year! 📚☀️

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Austerity. Deregulation. Toxic homes.🏠 Join us for “A License to Kill: Necroeconomic Suffocation by Stealth” — a public lecture with speakers Prof Imogen Tyler and Prof Beverley Skeggs (@lancasteruni.bsky.social), and discussant Ian Sinha (@alderhey.nhs.uk). 🗓️ 14 May 🎟️ Free: bit.ly/license-to-k...

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School of Law & Social Justice Research @LivUni @livunilawsj.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

⏳ Last chance to apply for our annual Summer School on the Law of the Council of Europe (@coe.int)! 🗓️ 7 - 18 July 2025 Expand your knowledge, engage with experts, and explore crucial issues shaping human rights and international law.🌍 Deadline: 30 April 2025 Apply here: bit.ly/liverpool-su...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

📣 Public lecture! 🔍 ‘Wandering Throughout Lives’: Addressing Intersectional Trajectories of Torture & Torturous Violence in Asylum Regimes Part of our Eleanor Rathbone Public Lecture Series. 🎙️ Dr Victoria Canning (Lancaster University) 🗓️ Wed 30 April | 5.30-7.30pm 🎟️ Free: bit.ly/wandering-th...

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

We’re delighted to announce our membership in the Towards a Recommendation on Open Cultural Heritage (TAROCH) Coalition, a global initiative led by @creativecommons.bsky.social to advance open access to cultural heritage in the public domain 👏 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/taroch-coali... #TAROCHCoalition

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Proud to announce our transformative new partnership with Yingke Law Firm - the world’s largest legal practice 🤝 This opens unparalleled opportunities for our students, including global LLM internships 🌏 Read the full story to find out more about this exciting partnership: bit.ly/yingke-partn...

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Dr Smita Kheria @smitakheria.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

It’s been an excellent @slsauk.bsky.social annual conference at Liverpool. Incredibly grateful to Profs Marie Fox and Helen Stalford, and the organising team, @livunislsj.bsky.social for all their work, diligence, and commitment. 🙏🏽 Congratulations for hosting such a successful conference! #SLSA2025.

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Socio-Legal Studies Assocation @slsauk.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Just like that another year is over. Thanks for a great conference @livunislsj.bsky.social Great collaborations, loads of fantastic research, amazing gala dinner in St George's Hall, friendships new and old. As always, Liverpool you have been brilliant. Roll on 2026 @sussex.ac.uk here we come!

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

🎬 That’s a wrap on #SLSA2025! We’re proud to have hosted the UK’s leading socio-legal event here in Liverpool. 3 days, 900+ papers, a powerful plenary reflecting on Hillsborough, a dedicated postgrad programme & more! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us! 🙌 @slsauk.bsky.social

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Last night, the #SLSA2025 Gala Dinner and prize ceremony took place at the stunning St George’s Hall. Congratulations to all the 2025 prizewinners! 🏆 - Joanne Conaghan - Yvette Russell - Francesca Meloni - Lynette J Chua - Nicola Barker - Mark Walters 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 @slsauk.bsky.social

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Zoe Tongue @whiterxbbit.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Hands down the most moving and impactful conference plenary I've been to, hearing from families and campaigners from the Hillsborough Disaster. #SLSA2025

Photo of a panel of six people below a powerpoint slide reading: 'Liverpool and the Legacies of Hillsborough: A Multi-Sectoral Socio-Legal Campaign'.

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Socio-Legal Studies Assocation @slsauk.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Plenary - really looking forward to this - legacies of Hillsborough Past and culture Truth and justice Place

Large lecture theatre waiting for a plenary to start. Lots of people. There are two tables at the front with people sitting waiting to speak. The slide showing says Liverpool and the legacies of Hillsborough A multi-sectoral, socio-legal campaign. Marking 36th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Day 2 of #SLSA2025 began with a powerful plenary: Liverpool and the Legacies of Hillsborough — held poignantly a day after the disaster’s 36th anniversary. Voices from law, academia, activism & the arts shared moving reflections on the long fight for justice. 🔗 liverpool.ac.uk/law/slsa-2025/

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School of Law & Social Justice at University of Liverpool @livunislsj.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

✨ What a great start to #SLSA2025! Day 1 of the @slsauk.bsky.social Conference 2025 was filled with insightful sessions & discussions. It’s been fantastic seeing so many scholars, legal professionals & organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas. 🔗: liverpool.ac.uk/law/slsa-2025/

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Dr Danielle Watson @danielledoeslaw.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Joining us for the Disability Law and Social Justice stream a the @slsauk.bsky.social? Then join me as I show you our home for the next three days!

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