Elizabeth O’Loughlin
@lizaoloughlin.bsky.social
Associate Professor in Public Law and Human Rights, Durham Law School
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1/9 the video of my UCL current legal problems lecture is now up: "Bureaucracy and Distrust: The Civil Service in the Constitution". It looks at the civil service’s constitutional foundations, and how it might respond to a populist govt. @sirjjkc.bsky.social chairs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx3P...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx3P...
Bureaucracy and Distrust: The Civil Service in the Constitution
YouTube video by UCL Laws
www.youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:33 AM
1/9 the video of my UCL current legal problems lecture is now up: "Bureaucracy and Distrust: The Civil Service in the Constitution". It looks at the civil service’s constitutional foundations, and how it might respond to a populist govt. @sirjjkc.bsky.social chairs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx3P...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx3P...
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Very much looking forward to @bymyong.bsky.social' s CLP lecture this evening, on Bureaucracy and Distrust: the Civil Service in the Constitution www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/...
CLP - Bureaucracy and Distrust: The Civil Service in the Constitution
This lecture will be delivered by Dr Ben Yong, as part of the Current Legal Problems Lecture Series 2025-26
www.ucl.ac.uk
October 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Very much looking forward to @bymyong.bsky.social' s CLP lecture this evening, on Bureaucracy and Distrust: the Civil Service in the Constitution www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/events/...
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A new Explainer out from @aoifemod.bsky.social and me detailing the UK's ECHR commitments under the 1998 Agreement in response to recent speculation. It is short, because there is very little to say - the UK's obligations are evident on the B/GFA's plain text:
caj.org.uk/wp-content/u...
caj.org.uk/wp-content/u...
September 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM
A new Explainer out from @aoifemod.bsky.social and me detailing the UK's ECHR commitments under the 1998 Agreement in response to recent speculation. It is short, because there is very little to say - the UK's obligations are evident on the B/GFA's plain text:
caj.org.uk/wp-content/u...
caj.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Really impressive presentation from @michae.lv on use of AI in law schools. Incredible work by UCL Laws on this and an inspiring/encouraging commitment to the integrity of the academic process.
September 10, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Really impressive presentation from @michae.lv on use of AI in law schools. Incredible work by UCL Laws on this and an inspiring/encouraging commitment to the integrity of the academic process.
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My report "Lessons for Prevent" will be published on Wednesday, probably late morning. My terms of reference ask me to look at the Prevent histories of the killers of Sir David Amess and the Southport girls, and draw any conclusions for the future of Prevent. www.gov.uk/government/p...
Independent Prevent Commissioner: terms of reference
Terms of reference for the role of Independent Prevent Commissioner and case-specific reviews.
www.gov.uk
July 15, 2025 at 10:26 PM
My report "Lessons for Prevent" will be published on Wednesday, probably late morning. My terms of reference ask me to look at the Prevent histories of the killers of Sir David Amess and the Southport girls, and draw any conclusions for the future of Prevent. www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Durham Law is hiring a 3yr career development fellow in public law! Some lovely ppl here: @jessieblackbourn.bsky.social @lizaoloughlin.bsky.social @seshauna.bsky.social @rogermasterman.bsky.social @dkagiaros.bsky.social @nataliesedacca.bsky.social ... and @aileenmcharg.bsky.social
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Career Development Fellow in Public Law at Durham University
An opportunity for an academic position as a Career Development Fellow in Public Law is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.
www.jobs.ac.uk
July 15, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Durham Law is hiring a 3yr career development fellow in public law! Some lovely ppl here: @jessieblackbourn.bsky.social @lizaoloughlin.bsky.social @seshauna.bsky.social @rogermasterman.bsky.social @dkagiaros.bsky.social @nataliesedacca.bsky.social ... and @aileenmcharg.bsky.social
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Another opportunity to join Durham Law School as a three-year career development fellow in public law. A great Law School and a vibrant public law community with opportunities to teach in both core and optional modules, and excellent support for research. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNX378/c...
Career Development Fellow in Public Law at Durham University
Searching for an academic job? Explore this Career Development Fellow in Public Law opening on jobs.ac.uk! Click to view more details and browse other academic jobs.
www.jobs.ac.uk
July 15, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Another opportunity to join Durham Law School as a three-year career development fellow in public law. A great Law School and a vibrant public law community with opportunities to teach in both core and optional modules, and excellent support for research. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNX378/c...
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Wanted: a Chair! Open to all, but I personally am keen on folks who do internat economic law and/or comparative (public) law. If that's you and you think you fit (we care about teaching a lot here and want team players!), and want a superb quality of life in a great town & wonderful school, get in!
Professor of Law at Newcastle University
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June 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Wanted: a Chair! Open to all, but I personally am keen on folks who do internat economic law and/or comparative (public) law. If that's you and you think you fit (we care about teaching a lot here and want team players!), and want a superb quality of life in a great town & wonderful school, get in!
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The letter now has over 1000 signatories and counting lawyersletter.uk with a great range of press coverage, including in Israel e.g. www.timesofisrael.com/800-british-...
Final deadline for signatures is today (Saturday) at 10pm
Final deadline for signatures is today (Saturday) at 10pm
May 31, 2025 at 7:37 AM
The letter now has over 1000 signatories and counting lawyersletter.uk with a great range of press coverage, including in Israel e.g. www.timesofisrael.com/800-british-...
Final deadline for signatures is today (Saturday) at 10pm
Final deadline for signatures is today (Saturday) at 10pm
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"Seventy-five per cent of people, according to a new poll commissioned by me and the New Statesman, believe child poverty to be 'morally wrong'."
Gordon Brown: Child poverty is a scar on our national conscience
Gordon Brown: Child poverty is a scar on our national conscience
Child poverty is a scar on our national conscience
A Labour government has taken millions of children out of poverty before. It can do so again.
www.newstatesman.com
May 22, 2025 at 8:42 AM
"Seventy-five per cent of people, according to a new poll commissioned by me and the New Statesman, believe child poverty to be 'morally wrong'."
Gordon Brown: Child poverty is a scar on our national conscience
Gordon Brown: Child poverty is a scar on our national conscience
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I shall be guest editor of Public Law’s Special Analysis section next spring: “The Public Order Act 1986 at Forty”
Really looking forward to curating pieces by:
@crwerren.bsky.social on policing public order
@deanknight.bsky.social on NZ recent proposals
@katrinanavickas.bsky.social looking at
Really looking forward to curating pieces by:
@crwerren.bsky.social on policing public order
@deanknight.bsky.social on NZ recent proposals
@katrinanavickas.bsky.social looking at
May 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I shall be guest editor of Public Law’s Special Analysis section next spring: “The Public Order Act 1986 at Forty”
Really looking forward to curating pieces by:
@crwerren.bsky.social on policing public order
@deanknight.bsky.social on NZ recent proposals
@katrinanavickas.bsky.social looking at
Really looking forward to curating pieces by:
@crwerren.bsky.social on policing public order
@deanknight.bsky.social on NZ recent proposals
@katrinanavickas.bsky.social looking at
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1/3 What can we learn from HS2 about the role of judicial review in delivering infrastructure projects? I have a new *open access* article in the Oxford Journal of Legal Studies looking at the many JRs of HS2: doi.org/10.1093/ojls.... In it, I suggest the dominant political critique of JR may be
May 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
1/3 What can we learn from HS2 about the role of judicial review in delivering infrastructure projects? I have a new *open access* article in the Oxford Journal of Legal Studies looking at the many JRs of HS2: doi.org/10.1093/ojls.... In it, I suggest the dominant political critique of JR may be
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This is an under-appreciated point in much of the thinking about democratic backsliding - much of society continues as "normal" and many not actively participating in the cruelty will even benefit in some way.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
America Is Watching the Rise of a Dual State
For most people, the courts will continue to operate as usual—until they don’t.
www.theatlantic.com
May 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
This is an under-appreciated point in much of the thinking about democratic backsliding - much of society continues as "normal" and many not actively participating in the cruelty will even benefit in some way.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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On 2 June, the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk will collaborate with scholars incl our members @ucllaws.bsky.social, @durham-university.bsky.social & @uodroitpublaw.bsky.social on a workshop on the role of politicians & parliamentary personnel in sustaining the unwritten dimension of constitutionalism
May 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
On 2 June, the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk will collaborate with scholars incl our members @ucllaws.bsky.social, @durham-university.bsky.social & @uodroitpublaw.bsky.social on a workshop on the role of politicians & parliamentary personnel in sustaining the unwritten dimension of constitutionalism
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We are currently advertising for an Assistant Professor in Law and Safeguarding (Research & Education) at Durham Law School. Deadline is 21 April: durham.taleo.net/careersectio... Please share widely and do get in touch if you would like to discuss this position.
Assistant Professor in Law and Safeguarding (Research %26 Education)
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
durham.taleo.net
April 2, 2025 at 9:57 AM
We are currently advertising for an Assistant Professor in Law and Safeguarding (Research & Education) at Durham Law School. Deadline is 21 April: durham.taleo.net/careersectio... Please share widely and do get in touch if you would like to discuss this position.
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We're hosting this year's @ukcla.bsky.social early career workshop in constitutional law and theory.
The panel includes @daniellalock.bsky.social. CfP below, apply now and please share to anyone who you think might be interested.
@livunilawsj.bsky.social @livunislsj.bsky.social
The panel includes @daniellalock.bsky.social. CfP below, apply now and please share to anyone who you think might be interested.
@livunilawsj.bsky.social @livunislsj.bsky.social
Call for Papers: UKCLA Early Career Workshop in Constitutional Law and Theory
School of Law and Social Justice, University of LiverpoolWednesday 23rd April 2025 The Liverpool Public Law Unit (LPLU) is pleased to announce a one-day workshop for PhD candidates and early-career…
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March 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We're hosting this year's @ukcla.bsky.social early career workshop in constitutional law and theory.
The panel includes @daniellalock.bsky.social. CfP below, apply now and please share to anyone who you think might be interested.
@livunilawsj.bsky.social @livunislsj.bsky.social
The panel includes @daniellalock.bsky.social. CfP below, apply now and please share to anyone who you think might be interested.
@livunilawsj.bsky.social @livunislsj.bsky.social
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I organised a Themed Analysis Section in the April 2025 edn of Public Law journal on #Race & UK #PublicLaw, sponsored by @raceukconstitution.bsky.social w contributions from Shreya Atrey (Oxford), Tom Frost & Suhraiya Jivraj (Kent). Topics are 👇🏾 and also address British Imperialism & Colonialism.
The April 2025 issue of Public Law is now avail. on
Westlaw feat. a themed analysis section - Race and Public Law - compiled by @vidyakumar.bsky.social. Papers are by Vidya, on "Race and the UK Constitution"; Shreya Atrey "A Common Law principle of racial equality?"; Tom Frost ...
Westlaw feat. a themed analysis section - Race and Public Law - compiled by @vidyakumar.bsky.social. Papers are by Vidya, on "Race and the UK Constitution"; Shreya Atrey "A Common Law principle of racial equality?"; Tom Frost ...
March 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM
I organised a Themed Analysis Section in the April 2025 edn of Public Law journal on #Race & UK #PublicLaw, sponsored by @raceukconstitution.bsky.social w contributions from Shreya Atrey (Oxford), Tom Frost & Suhraiya Jivraj (Kent). Topics are 👇🏾 and also address British Imperialism & Colonialism.
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I am writing a textbook on International Human Rights Law with my amazing colleagues at bsky.app/profile/lsjl... and... it’s a bit special and I'm really excited about it.
What’s so special? Well it will be completely free and open access. But for it to work I need some help...
What’s so special? Well it will be completely free and open access. But for it to work I need some help...
March 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I am writing a textbook on International Human Rights Law with my amazing colleagues at bsky.app/profile/lsjl... and... it’s a bit special and I'm really excited about it.
What’s so special? Well it will be completely free and open access. But for it to work I need some help...
What’s so special? Well it will be completely free and open access. But for it to work I need some help...
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...Roger Masterman, David Mead, Colin Murray, Charlotte O'Brien, Elizabeth O'Loughlin, Adam Perry, James Robottom, Jens Scherpe, Saba Shakil, Findlay Stark, Shona Wilson Stark, Gabriel Tan, Joe Tomlinson, Robert Thomas, Hélène Tyrrell, Sam Willis and Alison Young. [2/2]
March 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
...Roger Masterman, David Mead, Colin Murray, Charlotte O'Brien, Elizabeth O'Loughlin, Adam Perry, James Robottom, Jens Scherpe, Saba Shakil, Findlay Stark, Shona Wilson Stark, Gabriel Tan, Joe Tomlinson, Robert Thomas, Hélène Tyrrell, Sam Willis and Alison Young. [2/2]
Not one but *two* excellent-looking volumes. Congratulations Lewis and Jenny! It must have been like herding cats…
In the PUBLIC LAW volume we have contributions from Ed Bates, Joanna Bell, Nicole Busby, Kenny Chng, Paul Craig, Anurag Deb, Brice Dickson, Hasan Dindjer, Mark Elliott, Eleni Frantziou, Tom Frost, Ariella Gordon, Daniella Lock, Kacper Majewski, Conall Mallory, Lee Marsons, Stevie Martin... [1/2]
Jenny Russell and I are proud to present PUBLIC LAW AND THE UK SUPREME COURT and PRIVATE LAW AND THE UK SUPREME COURT, twin volumes of commentary on the jurisprudence of the UKSC's first fifteen years. All going well, it should be out this winter. Thanks to all contributors!
March 18, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Not one but *two* excellent-looking volumes. Congratulations Lewis and Jenny! It must have been like herding cats…
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With sadness, we announce the passing of Prof. Margot Brazier OBE KC (Hon), a pioneer for over 50 years in Healthcare Ethics & Law. She will be remembered as a "paradigmatic female role model" who supported countless young female academics.
Full tribute linked:
Full tribute linked:
The passing of Professor Margot Brazier
Margot first came to The University of Manchester to study Law as an undergraduate, graduating in 1971. Her initial career plan was to go to the Bar, but given her relative youth at the time, she deci...
manchester.ac.uk
March 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
With sadness, we announce the passing of Prof. Margot Brazier OBE KC (Hon), a pioneer for over 50 years in Healthcare Ethics & Law. She will be remembered as a "paradigmatic female role model" who supported countless young female academics.
Full tribute linked:
Full tribute linked:
Many thanks to @lewisgrahamlaw.bsky.social and the @cambridgelaw.bsky.social Centre for Public Law for inviting
me to share my work on the duty of candour today. A great opportunity for me to reflect on academic next steps for ideas!
me to share my work on the duty of candour today. A great opportunity for me to reflect on academic next steps for ideas!
March 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Many thanks to @lewisgrahamlaw.bsky.social and the @cambridgelaw.bsky.social Centre for Public Law for inviting
me to share my work on the duty of candour today. A great opportunity for me to reflect on academic next steps for ideas!
me to share my work on the duty of candour today. A great opportunity for me to reflect on academic next steps for ideas!
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CALL FOR PAPERS: 25 Years of the Human Rights Act (University of Leeds, 18 September 2025). Deadline for abstracts 1 April.
March 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
CALL FOR PAPERS: 25 Years of the Human Rights Act (University of Leeds, 18 September 2025). Deadline for abstracts 1 April.
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Publishing unpublished legal decisions - what should I consider before doing so?
I.e. a case isn’t available via @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy or @bailii.bsky.social
But a trusted source passes me a copy. What could go wrong if I make it publicly available via my org website?
#UKlegal
I.e. a case isn’t available via @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy or @bailii.bsky.social
But a trusted source passes me a copy. What could go wrong if I make it publicly available via my org website?
#UKlegal
March 4, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Publishing unpublished legal decisions - what should I consider before doing so?
I.e. a case isn’t available via @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy or @bailii.bsky.social
But a trusted source passes me a copy. What could go wrong if I make it publicly available via my org website?
#UKlegal
I.e. a case isn’t available via @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy or @bailii.bsky.social
But a trusted source passes me a copy. What could go wrong if I make it publicly available via my org website?
#UKlegal