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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · Nov 20
Our very own starter pack is here!

If we have missed anyone please let us know or tag them in the comments.

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What can we learn from domestic abuse responses in Greater Manchester & Victoria (Australia)?

Join our webinar for insights into multi-agency approaches & opportunities for advancing domestic abuse responses.

🗓️ 9 December 2025
🕛 12-1pm GMT

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Responding to domestic abuse: lessons from Greater Manchester and Victoria
This webinar shares findings from the ‘Policing, Vulnerabilities and Domestic Abuse: Victims, Perpetrators, Interventions’ research project.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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From persuading the Govt to sign the Singapore Convention on Mediation in 2023 to lending assistance to the Ministry of Justice in its drafting and implementation of the Convention today, Dr Chong has played a pivotal part in the international dispute resolution scene. For more👇
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November 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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We are delighted to announce that the third lecture in this year's Inaugural Lecture Series will be given by Prof Alex Nicholson with 'Valuable legal education and aspiring human lawyers: a manifesto'.

📅 4 Dec
⏰ 5-6PM
📍 Liberty Building Moot Court

More info and tickets 👇
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Select tickets – "Valuable legal education and aspiring human lawyers: a manifesto" - A Faculty Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Alex Nicholson – Liberty Building (Moot Court) LT (1.28), University of Leeds
"Valuable legal education and aspiring human lawyers: a manifesto" - A Faculty Inaugural Lecture by Prof. Alex Nicholson – Liberty Building (Moot Court) LT (1.28), University of Leeds, Thu 4 Dec 2025 ...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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1 week until our webinar “Policing, climate vulnerabilities and pathways of resilience”, which will explore findings from @dralimalik.bsky.social's & Dr Anna Matczak's projects.

📅 13 November
🕛 12-1pm GMT

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Webinar: Policing, climate vulnerabilities and pathways of resilience
This webinar will examine projects about how police and partner agencies are preparing for, responding to, and adapting to climate change.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Don't forget to join today's free lunchtime lecture on alcohol addiction and its contribution to crime @ccjsleeds.bsky.social

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November 7, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Congratulations to our own Professor Mitch Travis on a well-deserved promotion!
drmitchtravis.bsky.social Mitch Travis @drmitchtravis.bsky.social · 4d
I’ve been promoted to Professor of Law and Social Justice at @lawatleeds.bsky.social Huge thanks to everyone who have supported me throughout my career to make this happen.

There’s far too many people to thank so if you think you helped you probably did. Much love all!
November 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Frank Dawtry Lecture on Friday on the subject of alcohol addiction.
Register and come along! ⬇️
November 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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🎉New book alert!
Dr Anna Tzanaki's Research Handbook, co-edited with Dr Florence Thépot, adopts an interdisciplinary approach to examine the nexus between competition law and corporate law.
Read an interview where she answers the most pressing questions about the book👇
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November 5, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Join us for a screening of documentary Zurawski v Texas, which follows a group of women who brought a legal challenge to the abortion laws passed by Texas in 2021. There will be a discussion of the context around abortion in the US by @whiterxbbit.bsky.social and a Q&A.
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Zurawski v Texas Film Screening and Panel – Liberty Building-G.33, Wed 19 Nov 2025 - Join us for a screening of the documentary Zurawski v Texas, which follows a group of women who brought a legal cha...
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November 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Happening TOMORROW! @cirle-leeds.bsky.social welcomes you to this talk by Dr Svitlana Rak: 'The Impact of Courtroom Oration on the Cognitive Responses of Professional and Law Judges in Sweden'

📅5 Nov 2025
⏰1:00 PM - 2:00
📍Liberty Building SR 1.12/ONLINE

Learn more and sign up👇
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The Impact of Courtroom Oration on the Cognitive Responses of Professional and Law Judges in Sweden – Liberty Building SR 1.12, Wed 5 Nov 2025 - Please come along to this talk with Dr Svitlana Rak, wh...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Dr Rebecca Shaw’s ‘Changing the Narrative of Domestic Abuse’ is a creative, evidence-based programme of Relationships, Sex and Health Education lessons on domestic abuse aimed at secondary school students years 7-11.
Learn more about this vital resource👇
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November 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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📰 School of Law academic in the news!

Professor David Wall is interviewed by Sky News about the challenges faced by police as the Home Office comes under increasing pressure to deliver on police reform.

For the full story 👇

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Home Office must deliver on police reform at critical moment, watchdog warns
The National Audit Office says that severe financial pressures, outdated technology and staffing shortages leave the police poorly positioned to deal with the changing nature of crime and deliver on t...
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November 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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📣One week to go til this wonderful event!
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October 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Professor Luke Clements and Dr Ana Aiello grapple with Parent Blame in their new edited collection 'Understanding Parent Blame: Institutional Failure and Complex Trauma'.

Read more about their important book and their launch event 👇
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October 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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📰School of Law academic in the news!

📺Our Emeritus Professor Luke Clements was interviewed on Sky News Breakfast this morning, reflecting upon injustices faced by disabled children and their families trying to access NHS Continuing Care.

#Disabled #children #NHS @lsjleeds.bsky.social
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October 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Our Dr Charlotte Barlow is in the news, weighing in on Clare's Law, the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme. Her research shows Clare's Law is most effective for safeguarding when it is accessed earlier in a relationship, before a victim is fully under their partner's control. 👇
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Police failed to tell me about my partner's violent past. He ended up strangling me
Delays have been widespread in a scheme protecting potential abuse victims, police data suggests.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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🎉 School of Law academic in the news!

Dr Eun Hye Kim @cblpleeds.bsky.social offers expert opinion on the 'Red Bull and Others v Commission case', saying it shows how the court is adjusting to the digital age.

Read more of her important commentary 👇

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Red Bull loses EU raid fight as court backs rationale for antitrust probe
Europe’s General Court sided with Brussels, saying investigators had real grounds to dig deeper into the energy drink giant’s market tactics.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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With #AI, data centres, and #cloud computing set to double global #energy demand by 2030, energy is not simply a compliance matter but a strategic priority. Dr Blazsek calls for the inclusion of Energy Efficiency in Singaporean guide to using #GenAI in the #Legal Sector:👇
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Background of Singaporean skyline. #News flare. Text reads: 'I can't think of anything more important than energy'. Dr Virag Blazsek champions the inclusion of Energy Efficiency in vital new Singaporean guide to Generative AI.
October 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Join us for our upcoming webinar “Responding to domestic abuse: lessons from Greater Manchester (UK) and Victoria (Australia)".

🗓️ 9 December
🕛 12pm-1pm GMT
📍 Online

Register below 👇

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/responding...
Responding to domestic abuse: lessons from Greater Manchester and Victoria
This webinar shares findings from the ‘Policing, Vulnerabilities and Domestic Abuse: Victims, Perpetrators, Interventions’ research project.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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|🎉 Come along to the launch event of @cblpleeds.bsky.social's new “Technology, Governance & Intellectual Property Group”, where Dr Sabine Jacques will be speaking about #licensing and fairness in #music in the age of generative #AI.

📅 6th Nov
⏰12.00-13.00
📍Seminar Room 1.14, Liberty Building
October 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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On the 1st of October we were honoured to host Justice Ioannis Ktistakis of the European Court of Human Rights for our Annual Liberty Lecture.

Read more below for details of his lecture: “Should the European Court of Human Rights become Europe’s environmental court?” 👇

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Background of cracked ground. #News flare. Circle with a photo of Justice Ioannis Ktistakis in it. Text reads: 'European Court of Human Rights Judge delivers School of Law’s annual Liberty Lecture. Ioannis Ktistakis is a Judge at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Strasbourg and President of its Third Section. His lecture was entitled: ‘Should the European Court of Human Rights become 'Europe's environmental court'?’
October 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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3 weeks until our webinar “Policing, climate vulnerabilities and pathways of resilience”, which will explore findings from @dralimalik.bsky.social's (@lawatleeds.bsky.social) & Dr Anna Matczak's (THUAS) projects.

📅 13 November
🕛 12-1pm GMT
📍 Online

Register 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-po...
Webinar: Policing, climate vulnerabilities and pathways of resilience
This webinar will examine projects about how police and partner agencies are preparing for, responding to, and adapting to climate change.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Our @delaferiar.bsky.social talking on a new podcast about global tax trends, challenges, opportunities, and how to prepare for the tax system of the future. Check it out below! 👇
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New episode of a new podcast. We talked about global tax trends, challenges, opportunities, and how to prepare for the tax system of the future. All intertwined with stories, career advice, and a lot of laughter. Hope people find it useful.
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The most important global VAT questions, trends and challenges - Rita de La Feria
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October 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Check out this great review of Dr @anzapp.bsky.social and Professor Enrico Bonadio's edited collection!

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October 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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In honour of #WorldFoodDay yesterday, we are proud to showcase five School of Law academics who are all working on issues surrounding food. Meet Dr Andrea Zappalaglio, Dr Clare James, Dr Carrie Bradshaw, Dr Clare Patton, and Dr Maria Anna Corvaglia 👇
Wooden box overflowing with fresh vegetables. To the left, a green background saying ‘World Food Day’ in black letters.
October 17, 2025 at 8:28 AM