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Congratulations to Prof Charlotte Baker (@cabaker.bsky.social) of @globalaffairslu.bsky.social and @lulawcrim.bsky.social PhD student Biobele Danagogo for their involvement in the report, which was launched on Monday (3/3)
Read the report 👇
Read the report 👇
International Network Against Witchcraft Accusations and Ritual Attacks
www.theinternationalnetwork.org
July 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Congratulations to Prof Charlotte Baker (@cabaker.bsky.social) of @globalaffairslu.bsky.social and @lulawcrim.bsky.social PhD student Biobele Danagogo for their involvement in the report, which was launched on Monday (3/3)
Read the report 👇
Read the report 👇
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A new report we've co-authored with The Australian National University reveals that important legislation designed to stamp out the barbaric practices related to accusations of witchcraft is rarely used (1/3)
@globalaffairslu.bsky.social | @lulawcrim.bsky.social | @cabaker.bsky.social
@globalaffairslu.bsky.social | @lulawcrim.bsky.social | @cabaker.bsky.social
Legislation not the ‘silver bullet’ in fight against barbaric practices - Lancaster University
Every year thousands of people globally are wrongly accused of witchcraft, often with fatal consequences yet, says new research by Lancaster University, legislation designed to stamp out the barbaric ...
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July 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
A new report we've co-authored with The Australian National University reveals that important legislation designed to stamp out the barbaric practices related to accusations of witchcraft is rarely used (1/3)
@globalaffairslu.bsky.social | @lulawcrim.bsky.social | @cabaker.bsky.social
@globalaffairslu.bsky.social | @lulawcrim.bsky.social | @cabaker.bsky.social
Congratulations to Dr Linda Cusworth and the research team behind ‘Permanently Progressing?’ awarded Herald Research Project of the Year! This vital study is shaping policy for care-experienced children in Scotland.
www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/study-i...
www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/study-i...
Study into looked after children named Herald Research Project of the Year - Lancaster University
Researchers from Lancaster University are celebrating success after a collaborative study into Scotland's most vulnerable children was named Herald Research Project of the Year.
www.lancaster.ac.uk
June 25, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Congratulations to Dr Linda Cusworth and the research team behind ‘Permanently Progressing?’ awarded Herald Research Project of the Year! This vital study is shaping policy for care-experienced children in Scotland.
www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/study-i...
www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/study-i...
Big clap to team Preppy Kids from Willow Lane Primary School in Lancaster for their brilliant School Tasking video.
Proud to see our Law School students Beth Porter, Condoleezza Messam, Paul Zheng ,and Tom Lee supporting them on their journey to the Champion of Champions final! 🏆 #SchoolTasking
Proud to see our Law School students Beth Porter, Condoleezza Messam, Paul Zheng ,and Tom Lee supporting them on their journey to the Champion of Champions final! 🏆 #SchoolTasking
Please can we take a moment to marvel at what a team of 9-10 year olds can do in 45 minutes when given some Lego & an iPad?
Video courtesy of one of our brilliant #SchoolTasking finalist teams, the Preppy Kids, who were working with Lancaster University 👏
See you at the Champion of Champions! 🏆
Video courtesy of one of our brilliant #SchoolTasking finalist teams, the Preppy Kids, who were working with Lancaster University 👏
See you at the Champion of Champions! 🏆
May 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Big clap to team Preppy Kids from Willow Lane Primary School in Lancaster for their brilliant School Tasking video.
Proud to see our Law School students Beth Porter, Condoleezza Messam, Paul Zheng ,and Tom Lee supporting them on their journey to the Champion of Champions final! 🏆 #SchoolTasking
Proud to see our Law School students Beth Porter, Condoleezza Messam, Paul Zheng ,and Tom Lee supporting them on their journey to the Champion of Champions final! 🏆 #SchoolTasking
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As the assisted dying debate continues, Prof Nancy Preston of the IOELC and Prof Suzanne Ost of Lancaster Uni Law School explore the 5 questions that need answering before it can work in practice 👇
@nancypreston.bsky.social | @ioelc.bsky.social | @lulawcrim.bsky.social | @uk.theconversation.com
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Assisted dying: five questions that need answering before it can work in practice
Legalising assisted dying is one thing. Funding, staffing, medication, legal oversight - that’s the real test.
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May 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
As the assisted dying debate continues, Prof Nancy Preston of the IOELC and Prof Suzanne Ost of Lancaster Uni Law School explore the 5 questions that need answering before it can work in practice 👇
@nancypreston.bsky.social | @ioelc.bsky.social | @lulawcrim.bsky.social | @uk.theconversation.com
@nancypreston.bsky.social | @ioelc.bsky.social | @lulawcrim.bsky.social | @uk.theconversation.com
Research Away Day - great to reflect on and celebrate the vibrant research culture and the impactful research in the Law School this year!!! Excited about the breakthroughs in the year ahead!!
May 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Research Away Day - great to reflect on and celebrate the vibrant research culture and the impactful research in the Law School this year!!! Excited about the breakthroughs in the year ahead!!
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Brilliant Harm, Crime & Criminalisation Centre event at Lancaster Castle on Friday organised with @vcanning.bsky.social on 'Emotionally Impactful Research'.
We often focus on research findings without space to think how the work makes us feel.
Fab keynote by Geetanjali Ganjoli, & great discussions
We often focus on research findings without space to think how the work makes us feel.
Fab keynote by Geetanjali Ganjoli, & great discussions
May 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Brilliant Harm, Crime & Criminalisation Centre event at Lancaster Castle on Friday organised with @vcanning.bsky.social on 'Emotionally Impactful Research'.
We often focus on research findings without space to think how the work makes us feel.
Fab keynote by Geetanjali Ganjoli, & great discussions
We often focus on research findings without space to think how the work makes us feel.
Fab keynote by Geetanjali Ganjoli, & great discussions
We're recruiting mock jurors for upcoming mock criminal trials. This unique opportunity will take place in our replica courtroom at Lancaster University. Your participation will greatly contribute to understand the justice system in England and Wales!
www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/education/la...
www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/education/la...
Lancaster researchers on the case to find mock jurors in the name of justice
A new appeal for members of the public to step forward and take part in a mock trial as mock jurors has been launched by a team of researchers at Lancaster University Law School.
www.lancasterguardian.co.uk
May 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We're recruiting mock jurors for upcoming mock criminal trials. This unique opportunity will take place in our replica courtroom at Lancaster University. Your participation will greatly contribute to understand the justice system in England and Wales!
www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/education/la...
www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/education/la...
Join us for the Eleanor Rathbone Social Justice Public Lecture Series! Professor @vcanning.bsky.social will explore the intersection of torture, violence, and asylum regimes.
🗓 30 April 2025 17:30–19:30 📍University of Liverpool
Register here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/events/event...
🗓 30 April 2025 17:30–19:30 📍University of Liverpool
Register here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/events/event...
April 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Join us for the Eleanor Rathbone Social Justice Public Lecture Series! Professor @vcanning.bsky.social will explore the intersection of torture, violence, and asylum regimes.
🗓 30 April 2025 17:30–19:30 📍University of Liverpool
Register here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/events/event...
🗓 30 April 2025 17:30–19:30 📍University of Liverpool
Register here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/events/event...
🚨 Just published: Highlights from our #InsolvencyLaw conference at Lancaster Castle! Hosted by Dr John Wood, with leading voices from academia & practice, we explore reform & future directions. Read the blog here:
www.lancaster.ac.uk/law/blog/ref...
www.lancaster.ac.uk/law/blog/ref...
Reforming Corporate Insolvency Law for the 21st Century: Shaping the Future of Insolvency - Lancaster University
On the 28th March 2025, Dr John Wood hosted a notable conference at Lancaster Castle, with Dr Sofia Ellina, Dr John Tribe, and Prof. Emeritus David Milman acting as chairs. The conference focused on t...
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April 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🚨 Just published: Highlights from our #InsolvencyLaw conference at Lancaster Castle! Hosted by Dr John Wood, with leading voices from academia & practice, we explore reform & future directions. Read the blog here:
www.lancaster.ac.uk/law/blog/ref...
www.lancaster.ac.uk/law/blog/ref...
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Have been doing some work on Criminologies of Witchcraft persecution and torturous violence - new podcast 👇🏽 Thanks to Sarah and Josh @witchhunt.bsky.social for all their work challenging abuse
New Episode - New Insight!
Victoria Canning: Perspectives on Criminology, Witchcraft Persecution, Violence, and Torture witchhuntshow.com/2025/03/11/v...
Victoria Canning: Perspectives on Criminology, Witchcraft Persecution, Violence, and Torture witchhuntshow.com/2025/03/11/v...
Victoria Canning: Perspectives on Criminology, Witchcraft Persecution, Violence, and Torture
In this episode, Professor Victoria Canning examines the connection between criminology and witchcraft persecution, emphasizing the concept of "torturous violence." This approach highlights the damagi...
witchhuntshow.com
March 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Have been doing some work on Criminologies of Witchcraft persecution and torturous violence - new podcast 👇🏽 Thanks to Sarah and Josh @witchhunt.bsky.social for all their work challenging abuse
Join us in celebrating Professor Emeritus David Milman’s retirement from Lancaster University with talks on his research, policy impact, and role in establishing a foundation of excellence in insolvency research at the university.Register: forms.office.com/e/kAQhZumLan
April 2, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Join us in celebrating Professor Emeritus David Milman’s retirement from Lancaster University with talks on his research, policy impact, and role in establishing a foundation of excellence in insolvency research at the university.Register: forms.office.com/e/kAQhZumLan
A brilliant evening at the Crim Ball with our amazing law school staff! Huge thanks to the Criminology Society for organising such a fantastic event!
March 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A brilliant evening at the Crim Ball with our amazing law school staff! Huge thanks to the Criminology Society for organising such a fantastic event!
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Very pleased to see this short article with @veronanid.bsky.social and @parkendlydia.bsky.social on the Connecting Legal Education Fest published in the Law Teacher.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
It's a joy to work and to write with Verona and Lydia.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
It's a joy to work and to write with Verona and Lydia.
Joy, connection and doing things differently: reflecting on the connecting legal education “Fest”
In this short piece, we provide a reflection on the inaugural Connecting Legal Education Fest. In doing so, we draw on three core themes – joy, connection, and doing things differently – that helpe...
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March 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Very pleased to see this short article with @veronanid.bsky.social and @parkendlydia.bsky.social on the Connecting Legal Education Fest published in the Law Teacher.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
It's a joy to work and to write with Verona and Lydia.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
It's a joy to work and to write with Verona and Lydia.
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Fantastic to see this much-needed focus on girls, & the announcement that girls must no longer be held in Young Offender Institutions. So pleased to see our work showing the vital importance of a focus on care-experienced girls referenced @lulawcrim.bsky.social
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Delivering the best for girls in custody
An independent review into placements and care for girls in the Children and Young People Secure Estate.
www.gov.uk
March 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Fantastic to see this much-needed focus on girls, & the announcement that girls must no longer be held in Young Offender Institutions. So pleased to see our work showing the vital importance of a focus on care-experienced girls referenced @lulawcrim.bsky.social
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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If you haven't yet listened to our fascinating #TransformingTomorrow episode on the development of a global plastics treaty with Dr Alexandra Harrington of @lulawcrim.bsky.social ...what are you waiting for? @thepaulturner.bsky.social
Listen and subscribe here: https://buff.ly/4jZmVZv
Listen and subscribe here: https://buff.ly/4jZmVZv
February 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
If you haven't yet listened to our fascinating #TransformingTomorrow episode on the development of a global plastics treaty with Dr Alexandra Harrington of @lulawcrim.bsky.social ...what are you waiting for? @thepaulturner.bsky.social
Listen and subscribe here: https://buff.ly/4jZmVZv
Listen and subscribe here: https://buff.ly/4jZmVZv
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What a pleasure to have the amazing @proflizkelly.bsky.social speak at Lancaster Uni on Friday on 'Revisiting Surviving Sexual Violence'. Inspirational talk & so much to think about! Organised by our own @vcanning.bsky.social for new Harm, Crime & Criminalisation centre @lulawcrim.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
What a pleasure to have the amazing @proflizkelly.bsky.social speak at Lancaster Uni on Friday on 'Revisiting Surviving Sexual Violence'. Inspirational talk & so much to think about! Organised by our own @vcanning.bsky.social for new Harm, Crime & Criminalisation centre @lulawcrim.bsky.social
Still time to register and join us for the public lecture on 'Revisiting Surviving Sexual Violence'!
1st post on Blue Sky is the great news that @proflizkelly.bsky.social will be joining us at @lulawcrim.bsky.social for a public lecture 'Revisiting Surviving Sexual Violence'
Could not be more relevant now
21st February in #Lancaster - free to attend, registration required, all welcome 🔥
Could not be more relevant now
21st February in #Lancaster - free to attend, registration required, all welcome 🔥
February 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Still time to register and join us for the public lecture on 'Revisiting Surviving Sexual Violence'!
For the Law School’s Research Seminar Series this week Dr Claire Fitzpatrick discussed her insightful and timely paper 'Power in the court room: From judicial perspectives to judicial rehabilitation. @clairefitzpatrick.bsky.social
February 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
For the Law School’s Research Seminar Series this week Dr Claire Fitzpatrick discussed her insightful and timely paper 'Power in the court room: From judicial perspectives to judicial rehabilitation. @clairefitzpatrick.bsky.social
This week at the Law School’s Research Seminar Series, Dr Zanele Nyoni-Wood shared insights on the Lancaster University Africa Research Hub, joined by Dr Yakubu Salifu & Dr Nkechi Azinge-Egbiri. Exciting workshops & knowledge exchange with Ghana & Malawi ahead! 🌍
www.lancaster.ac.uk/africa-resea...
www.lancaster.ac.uk/africa-resea...
Lancaster University Africa Research Hub - Lancaster University
www.lancaster.ac.uk
January 31, 2025 at 10:51 AM
This week at the Law School’s Research Seminar Series, Dr Zanele Nyoni-Wood shared insights on the Lancaster University Africa Research Hub, joined by Dr Yakubu Salifu & Dr Nkechi Azinge-Egbiri. Exciting workshops & knowledge exchange with Ghana & Malawi ahead! 🌍
www.lancaster.ac.uk/africa-resea...
www.lancaster.ac.uk/africa-resea...
Two fascinating talks at this week’s School Research Seminar Series:
Dr Rachel Heah explored pet custody disputes in the context of family law in her presentation; and
Dr Nkechi Azinge on ‘FATF Greylisting Implications and
Learnings from a Global South Perspective: Nigeria as a Case Study'
Dr Rachel Heah explored pet custody disputes in the context of family law in her presentation; and
Dr Nkechi Azinge on ‘FATF Greylisting Implications and
Learnings from a Global South Perspective: Nigeria as a Case Study'
January 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Two fascinating talks at this week’s School Research Seminar Series:
Dr Rachel Heah explored pet custody disputes in the context of family law in her presentation; and
Dr Nkechi Azinge on ‘FATF Greylisting Implications and
Learnings from a Global South Perspective: Nigeria as a Case Study'
Dr Rachel Heah explored pet custody disputes in the context of family law in her presentation; and
Dr Nkechi Azinge on ‘FATF Greylisting Implications and
Learnings from a Global South Perspective: Nigeria as a Case Study'
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Very excited to have @proflizkelly.bsky.social coming to @lulawcrim.bsky.social in February for this important and timely public lecture!
1st post on Blue Sky is the great news that @proflizkelly.bsky.social will be joining us at @lulawcrim.bsky.social for a public lecture 'Revisiting Surviving Sexual Violence'
Could not be more relevant now
21st February in #Lancaster - free to attend, registration required, all welcome 🔥
Could not be more relevant now
21st February in #Lancaster - free to attend, registration required, all welcome 🔥
January 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Very excited to have @proflizkelly.bsky.social coming to @lulawcrim.bsky.social in February for this important and timely public lecture!
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1st post on Blue Sky is the great news that @proflizkelly.bsky.social will be joining us at @lulawcrim.bsky.social for a public lecture 'Revisiting Surviving Sexual Violence'
Could not be more relevant now
21st February in #Lancaster - free to attend, registration required, all welcome 🔥
Could not be more relevant now
21st February in #Lancaster - free to attend, registration required, all welcome 🔥
January 24, 2025 at 8:41 AM
1st post on Blue Sky is the great news that @proflizkelly.bsky.social will be joining us at @lulawcrim.bsky.social for a public lecture 'Revisiting Surviving Sexual Violence'
Could not be more relevant now
21st February in #Lancaster - free to attend, registration required, all welcome 🔥
Could not be more relevant now
21st February in #Lancaster - free to attend, registration required, all welcome 🔥
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Great to see this blog post out by our fantastic student, Omoye, who recently graduated with an LLM Criminology & Criminal Justice, and who is a brilliant advocate for improving support for those with care-experience
🎓 Our recent LLM Criminology and Criminal Justice graduate, Omoye Akhigbe, shares insights from her dissertation on mental health challenges among care-experienced children. Supervised by @clairefitzpatrick.bsky.social this blog is very timely. www.lancaster.ac.uk/law/blog/adv...
Adverse Influence, Mental Ill Health, Risk, and Criminalisation: Does mental ill health increase the incidence of criminalisation of care-experienced children in England? - Lancaster University
Omoye Akhigbe is an advocate for children in care, committed to addressing the systemic injustices that trap these vulnerable people in cycles of criminalisation. She emphasises the need to end the cr...
www.lancaster.ac.uk
January 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Great to see this blog post out by our fantastic student, Omoye, who recently graduated with an LLM Criminology & Criminal Justice, and who is a brilliant advocate for improving support for those with care-experience
🎓 Our recent LLM Criminology and Criminal Justice graduate, Omoye Akhigbe, shares insights from her dissertation on mental health challenges among care-experienced children. Supervised by @clairefitzpatrick.bsky.social this blog is very timely. www.lancaster.ac.uk/law/blog/adv...
Adverse Influence, Mental Ill Health, Risk, and Criminalisation: Does mental ill health increase the incidence of criminalisation of care-experienced children in England? - Lancaster University
Omoye Akhigbe is an advocate for children in care, committed to addressing the systemic injustices that trap these vulnerable people in cycles of criminalisation. She emphasises the need to end the cr...
www.lancaster.ac.uk
January 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
🎓 Our recent LLM Criminology and Criminal Justice graduate, Omoye Akhigbe, shares insights from her dissertation on mental health challenges among care-experienced children. Supervised by @clairefitzpatrick.bsky.social this blog is very timely. www.lancaster.ac.uk/law/blog/adv...