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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

In Berlin and talking comparative law - what could be better? Looking forward to speaking about comparative law teaching in the UK in a comparative session today chaired by the wonderful Barbara Pozzo.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

And no "but the author might also want to consider .."?

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Unbelievable. Just about to go to a conference and my heart sank at the words "wifi access will be via Eduroam"!

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

You are supplying me with questions for my torts exam! Hope it isn't too painful.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

So lovely to see her enjoying herself on the beach.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Huge thanks to Angela Daly for the invitation to speak on my research at University of Newcastle Law School and discuss all matters AA with Neil Foster and colleagues. A really good discussion!

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Retreat on 'akin to employment' relationships in vicarious liability continues in Burger v Risk Solutions: caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewca/civ/202.... If nothing to indicate a substantial divergence between contractual position and reality, look to the terms of the contract with the tortfeasor.

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Stephanus Bernardus Burger v Risk Solutions BG Limited & Anor - Find Case Law - The National Archives

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

New open access publication: 'Teaching comparative law post-Brexit and post-SQE: challenges and choices for UK universities and teachers of comparative law' www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10..... How do we teach Comparative Law in the UK?How should we? Thanks to all who contributed to the BACL survey.

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Teaching comparative law post-Brexit and post-SQE: challenges and choices for UK universities and teachers of comparative law

This article will reflect on the impact of Brexit and of the introduction of the SQE on comparative law teaching in UK universities. Drawing on a 2025 survey by the British Association of Comparati...

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Lovely to be out in Hong Kong again but a misty day on the Peak. Looking forward to reconnecting with my students at HKU SPACE and the wonderful @jenhendry.bsky.social and Craig Purshouse.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

I was on a long haul flight after a long day and trying to relax when the person in front of me (whose screen I could not help seeing from time to time) decided to watch the Exocist. Not exactly relaxing viewing!

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

But think of all the fun you will still have teaching students!

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I see that and give you UK tort law which always makes me groan.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

What a beautiful picture of her!

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Indeed at my school you did all the prep yourself. My head of 6th form dug out some past papers and suggested I "had a go"!

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

I was told to attend lectures selectively. Some were wonderful - Treitel's lectures had people sitting on the floor. Some less so ...

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Indeed. Loving the opportunity for novel reading and dog-walking days!!

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Interesting piece - I had never heard of the Tanner Scheme but does recall the debate students had in that era as to whether they were supposed to attend lectures!

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

If this can encourage students to engage with other European legal systems and a gain a more tolerant and internationally-focused perseptive on the law, this is surely to be welcomed. And, dare I say it, encourage UK students to learn other European languages ...

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Rory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

I think this pic of the prof and #sophiefromromania will be in Sophie’s 2027 calendar - meanwhile hurry to get the 2026 calendar and support @cureparkinsons.org.uk shop closes 9:39 am Monday cureparkinsonsshop.com/products/sop...

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

I guess we have different levels of *interesting* amidst the disciplines of law 😀

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

I think the reaction of most comparative lawyers says a lot. And no doubt every field has *interesting* characters ...

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

I think we lost that argument with Brexit!

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Open access to a collection of some of the best papers presented at the 25th British Legal History Conference including the wonderful @gwenseabourne.bsky.social on petty treason.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Too true. He is a great loss to comparative law/globalisation scholarship.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Just been working with a survey which indicates how few UK universities teaching some form of comparative law include sessions on methodology. Tendency to teach "Comparative and international perspectives on ..." without thinking what that actually entails. Hopefully more positive in Finland.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Whole-heartedly agree. So many PhDs/articles start with the simple sentence, "I will be using functionalism ..." without considering methodology more deeply.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Just discovered one of my favourite podcasts is back - it appeared magically on my tablet. Welcome back Waldy & Bendy!

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

So hoping this happens. Sounds as if there are a lot of discussions, however, before we get there.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Delighted to speak at the Pathways to Justice workshop at University of Technology Sydney discussing the non-implementation of IICSA reforms to state-based redress in England and Wales and UK case-law following BXB. An excellent forum for discussion and to engage in comparative insights.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Be careful what you wish for when they arrive in your reviewer's box!

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Not a view greatly shared in the UK whatever your political stance!

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Should there be a non-delegable duty to prevent institutional child sexual abuse? My latest blog discusses a case going to the High Court of Australia in August on this point in the light of the HCA's 2024 ruling in Bird: legalresearch.blogs.bris.ac.uk/2025/07/comp...

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Compensation for Historic Sexual Abuse in Australia: Vicarious Liability v. Non-delegable Duties – University of Bristol Law School Blog

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

So excited to be part of the Organising Ctte and speaking at the Pathways to Justice for Survivors of Institutional Child Abuse conference in Sydney 19-20 Sept 2025. Attendance in person or online. pathways.openlaw.com.au

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UTS x Open Law

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Looking forward to speaking at the IX Congreso de Derecho Civil Patrimonial at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru on comparative approaches to vicarious liability of parent companies for their subsidiaries.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Wonderful to see Chris Newdick honoured in the latest edition of the @nilegalq.bsky.social with contributions from my colleagues John Coggan and Keith Syrett.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Students studying abroad as part of their degree do struggle with obtaining visas often arriving late as a result. If we want to increase student opportunities, this would be a great step forward.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

It does feel like that at the moment. Sunny day ahead and then you switch on the news headlines ...

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

But we need also to think about what we mean by 'bridge buidling' and remain neutral commentators while respecting both sides of the bridge Often not the easiest of tasks.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Yes I do feel I should be digging out my school History notes on C19 economic history.

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International & Comparative Law Quarterly @iclq.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

🌍 ICLQ Annual Lecture 2025 – Register now! Join us to hear Prof Benoît Mayer explore 'Highest Possible Ambition' in Climate Change Mitigation. 📅 Date: 13 May 📍 Location: BIICL/Zoom 🍷 Reception sponsored by Cambridge Uni Press. Free entry—register: bit.ly/4jIhwFY #ClimateChange #ParisAgreement

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ICLQ Annual Lecture 2025:

Tuesday 13 May 2025, BIICL, Russell Square, London and Online

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

BIg news for Comparative Lawyers - the ICLQ has moved to Bluesky! Do follow.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Important government proposals today, following consultation, to assist survivors of child sexual abuse with statutory changes to limitation periods and law on apologies to clarify operation for vicarious liability: www.gov.uk/government/n...

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New reforms to support victims of child sexual abuse

Victims of child sexual abuse will be better supported with new reforms that prioritise their rights.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Just received an email hoping I had a "great" start to the year. Well no. I do appreciate this is just a friendly gesture but a little insensitive to those going through a difficult time. Perhaps tone it down a bit ...

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Heading to my last in person SLS meeting as member of its Executive. Exciting agenda for today and lots to discuss and looking forward to meeting new Exec members in person!

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Yes finally made it and good to be part of, I hope, an emerging comparatist community.

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Just published: my blog on recent High Court of Australia child sexual abuse decision in DP v Bird. Delighted to share my insights on this controversial decision. Feedback welcome: Caging the Bird: Vicarious Liability in the High Court of Australia legalresearch.blogs.bris.ac.uk

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University of Bristol Law School Blog – A window into the legal research carried out at the Law School

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Paula Giliker @pgiliker.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

As someone whose father has dementia, the concerns in this letter ring loudly. "Dementia is the biggest health and social care challenge of our time but the current system is not set up to meet the needs of almost 1 million people living with dementia in the UK"

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