Inaugural lecture of Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili, given at the University of Birmingham, 21 November 2023
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
On the 26th of October the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023) was enacted. In this post De Peter Coe considers why sections 194 and 195 of the Act, which were introduced by the government to tackle SLAPPs that feature economic crimes, are potentially problematic.
Taking Embodiment Seriously in Public Policy and Practice: Adopting a Procedural Approach to Health and Welfare
This post summarises a paper by Joseph T F Roberts – Taking Embodiment Seriously in Public Policy and Practice: Adopting a Procedural Approach to Health and Welfare’ – recently published in the Monash Bioethics Review.
Public Procurement and Labour Rights – Sapiens Network at the ITCILO Academy on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
Natalia Spataru updates on her secondment and research at the ITCILO Academy
State of the pleadings: Ukraine, Russia and 32 musketeers before the International Court of Justice
In this post, Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili critiques assertions made by applicant and intervening States in the Ukraine v Russia case that the International Court of Justice has jurisdiction under the Genocide Convention
Should the BBC refer to Hamas as terrorists?
In this post, Dr Alan Greene discusses the meaning of terrorism in the light of the scope and purpose of UK’s counter-terrorist legislation
Exploring Evidential Relevance in the Crown Court: Views from the Bar
In this post, Polly Hernandez discusses the relevance criteria applicable to evidence in criminal proceedings
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: Manisha Mathews
This month’s Research Spotlight is on Dr Manisha Mathews and her work on fatherhood, leave policy and equality law.
Confuse the law, protect the aggressor: lex ferenda and the ICRC’s (mis)definition of “international armed conflict”
In this post, Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili critiques the ICRC’s approach on international armed conflicts
Climate Change and Climate Anxiety at the Law School
In this post, Dr Lovleen Bhullar and Professor Natasa Mavronicola discuss how climate change and climate anxiety can shape students’ experiences and pursuits within and beyond the Law School.