Matt Matravers
@mattmatravers.bsky.social
Legal/political philosopher: punishment, criminal law theory, responsibility. Professor of Law & Director of the Morrell Centre, University of York.
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Rather wonderfully, the "pair had clashed over the scheduling of a summit to discuss 'out of control' seagulls."
Rather wonderfully, the "pair had clashed over the scheduling of a summit to discuss 'out of control' seagulls."
Minister Jamie Hepburn resigns after assault claim
Conservative MSP Douglas Ross said the parliament minister grabbed him as he left the Holyrood chamber on Wednesday.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Rather wonderfully, the "pair had clashed over the scheduling of a summit to discuss 'out of control' seagulls."
Rather wonderfully, the "pair had clashed over the scheduling of a summit to discuss 'out of control' seagulls."
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Who wants to ask a question? That's a wrap on the 18th UK Annual Legal and Political Philosophy Workshop hosted this year by the Morrell Centre for Legal and Political Philosophy. @uoy-yorklawschool.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Who wants to ask a question? That's a wrap on the 18th UK Annual Legal and Political Philosophy Workshop hosted this year by the Morrell Centre for Legal and Political Philosophy. @uoy-yorklawschool.bsky.social
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Delighted that our first post from the new Bluesky account for the Morrell Centre is this appreciation of a great day discussing @dinesson.bsky.social's book manuscript.
Yesterday I had the privilege of having some brilliant colleagues join me for a manuscript workshop on the draft chapters for my forthcoming book: Criminalizing Terrorism. I am very grateful to the Morrell Centre for Legal and Political Philosophy for funding this fantastic full day workshop!
September 9, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Delighted that our first post from the new Bluesky account for the Morrell Centre is this appreciation of a great day discussing @dinesson.bsky.social's book manuscript.
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Delighted to share first 2 articles from @vp-centre.bsky.social Minimum Policing Standard research @benbradford.bsky.social @drcaweirich.bsky.social & Dr Rowlands Open access:
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More:
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More:
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July 25, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Delighted to share first 2 articles from @vp-centre.bsky.social Minimum Policing Standard research @benbradford.bsky.social @drcaweirich.bsky.social & Dr Rowlands Open access:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
More:
vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/minimum-poli...
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
More:
vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/minimum-poli...
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🚨 Job opportunity 🚨
@uoysbs.bsky.social are looking for a part-time Research Associate to work on a vulnerability-based policing project around sex worker safety and justice.
Salary: £37,174 pro-rata
Based at: @york.ac.uk campus
Apply by 03/07/2025
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@uoysbs.bsky.social are looking for a part-time Research Associate to work on a vulnerability-based policing project around sex worker safety and justice.
Salary: £37,174 pro-rata
Based at: @york.ac.uk campus
Apply by 03/07/2025
jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...
Jobs - The University of York
jobs.york.ac.uk
June 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
🚨 Job opportunity 🚨
@uoysbs.bsky.social are looking for a part-time Research Associate to work on a vulnerability-based policing project around sex worker safety and justice.
Salary: £37,174 pro-rata
Based at: @york.ac.uk campus
Apply by 03/07/2025
jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...
@uoysbs.bsky.social are looking for a part-time Research Associate to work on a vulnerability-based policing project around sex worker safety and justice.
Salary: £37,174 pro-rata
Based at: @york.ac.uk campus
Apply by 03/07/2025
jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...
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At a loose end this Sunday afternoon? Somewhere in shouting distance of York? Join me at the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social!
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A New World Order?
With Trump’s second presidency, are we returning to an era of Great Powers and ‘might means right’? What are the implications for the so-called ‘global rules-based order’? Join in the discussion with ...
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June 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
At a loose end this Sunday afternoon? Somewhere in shouting distance of York? Join me at the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social!
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yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/calenda...
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York Law School is advertising a funded (home fee rate + stipend) PGR studentship. Open to all areas of law. I am happy to answer questions.
The advert is here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMS275/y... @uoy-yorklawschool.bsky.social
York Law School is advertising a funded (home fee rate + stipend) PGR studentship. Open to all areas of law. I am happy to answer questions.
The advert is here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMS275/y... @uoy-yorklawschool.bsky.social
York Law School PhD Department Studentship 2025 - 26 at University of York
Discover a York Law School PhD Department Studentship 2025 - 26 on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other PhD opportunities.
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April 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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York Law School is advertising a funded (home fee rate + stipend) PGR studentship. Open to all areas of law. I am happy to answer questions.
The advert is here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMS275/y... @uoy-yorklawschool.bsky.social
York Law School is advertising a funded (home fee rate + stipend) PGR studentship. Open to all areas of law. I am happy to answer questions.
The advert is here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMS275/y... @uoy-yorklawschool.bsky.social
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York Law School is advertising a funded (home fee rate + stipend) PGR studentship. Open to all areas of law. I am happy to answer questions.
The advert is here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMS275/y... @uoy-yorklawschool.bsky.social
York Law School is advertising a funded (home fee rate + stipend) PGR studentship. Open to all areas of law. I am happy to answer questions.
The advert is here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMS275/y... @uoy-yorklawschool.bsky.social
York Law School PhD Department Studentship 2025 - 26 at University of York
Discover a York Law School PhD Department Studentship 2025 - 26 on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other PhD opportunities.
www.jobs.ac.uk
April 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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York Law School is advertising a funded (home fee rate + stipend) PGR studentship. Open to all areas of law. I am happy to answer questions.
The advert is here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMS275/y... @uoy-yorklawschool.bsky.social
York Law School is advertising a funded (home fee rate + stipend) PGR studentship. Open to all areas of law. I am happy to answer questions.
The advert is here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMS275/y... @uoy-yorklawschool.bsky.social
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petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71... What do you mean, you haven't signed the Parky Charter petition calling for better Parkinson's care?? We Parkies have an excuse - one of the symptoms of PD is apathy. But as for the rest of you, jump to it! (pretty please..)
Petition: Increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and implement the "Parky Charter"
We want the government to take the decisive five steps set out in the Movers and Shakers' "Parky Charter" and to fulfil the Health Secretary’s promises.
petition.parliament.uk
April 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71... What do you mean, you haven't signed the Parky Charter petition calling for better Parkinson's care?? We Parkies have an excuse - one of the symptoms of PD is apathy. But as for the rest of you, jump to it! (pretty please..)
Obviously, I don’t resent @petroc.bsky.social getting to have a lie-in, but mornings just aren’t the same without him.
April 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Obviously, I don’t resent @petroc.bsky.social getting to have a lie-in, but mornings just aren’t the same without him.
My fabulous colleague @cobrien.bsky.social has a new piece out.
How many UK Supreme Court judges do you think ever acted as lawyers for a claimant in a social security case? ZERO. *Extremely nervous* to announce this rather bolshy ('somewhat contentious' and 'robust in tone') piece in the JSSL. I argue there is a 'professional diversity deficit' in UKSC, AND...
March 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
My fabulous colleague @cobrien.bsky.social has a new piece out.
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🚨🚨 Apologies but what a bloody fucking horrific shitshow of a press briefing! I cannot with words express how much disgust and contempt I feel for the traitorous evil scumbags Donald Trump & JD Vance. And my respect & regard for Zelenskyy has never been higher- a true leader of the Western World.👇👇
BREAKING: There has just been a huge argument between Zelenskyy, Trump & Vance in the Oval Office.
Trump calls Zelenskyy disrespectful and says he “is no position to dictate” to the US.
Trump raises his voice to Zelenskyy. He can’t stand someone standing up to him.
This is unbelievable.
Trump calls Zelenskyy disrespectful and says he “is no position to dictate” to the US.
Trump raises his voice to Zelenskyy. He can’t stand someone standing up to him.
This is unbelievable.
February 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
🚨🚨 Apologies but what a bloody fucking horrific shitshow of a press briefing! I cannot with words express how much disgust and contempt I feel for the traitorous evil scumbags Donald Trump & JD Vance. And my respect & regard for Zelenskyy has never been higher- a true leader of the Western World.👇👇
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We're here!
February 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We're here!
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Justin returns to form with a banger
Justin returns to form with a banger
My Kind of Conservatism
“L’orgueil de la victoire m’est insupportable.” —Chateaubriand, Mémoires d’outre-tombe (1848-50)
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February 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Justin returns to form with a banger
Justin returns to form with a banger
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We’ve got our own HE funding crisis in the UK but this is an order apart - even if some great scientists move to Europe it’s a real threat to scientific/economic progress generally. American retreat in every sphere, from global networks only now realising how reliant they are on US participation
1. Today the NIH director issued a new directive slashing overhead rates to 15%.
I want to provide some context on what that means and why it matters.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
I want to provide some context on what that means and why it matters.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-25-068: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates NOT-OD-25-068. OD
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February 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We’ve got our own HE funding crisis in the UK but this is an order apart - even if some great scientists move to Europe it’s a real threat to scientific/economic progress generally. American retreat in every sphere, from global networks only now realising how reliant they are on US participation
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Awarded annually in partnership with @britishacademy.bsky.social for excellence in political science, the 2025 Brian Barry Prize in Political Science is now open.
Find out how to submit your entry - cup.org/4jENjb1
Deadline - 28th of February 2025, 5pm (GMT)
Find out how to submit your entry - cup.org/4jENjb1
Deadline - 28th of February 2025, 5pm (GMT)
February 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Awarded annually in partnership with @britishacademy.bsky.social for excellence in political science, the 2025 Brian Barry Prize in Political Science is now open.
Find out how to submit your entry - cup.org/4jENjb1
Deadline - 28th of February 2025, 5pm (GMT)
Find out how to submit your entry - cup.org/4jENjb1
Deadline - 28th of February 2025, 5pm (GMT)
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Re-posting as closing date (20th Feb) is looming:
Please repost @patricksturg.bsky.social @benbradford.bsky.social @clscohorts.bsky.social @closer-uk.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @sociologicalreview.bsky.social @sociowarwick.bsky.social
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Please repost @patricksturg.bsky.social @benbradford.bsky.social @clscohorts.bsky.social @closer-uk.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @sociologicalreview.bsky.social @sociowarwick.bsky.social
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PhD Studentship: Crime, Punishment, and Politics Across Generations – A Multi-Cohort Study in the UK ESRC DTP Strategic Joint Studentship at Midlands Graduate School Doctoral Training Partnership
Explore a PhD Studentship: Crime, Punishment, and Politics Across Generations – A Multi-Cohort Study in the UK ESRC DTP Strategic Joint Studentship on jobs.ac.uk. Discover more PhD opportunities and a...
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January 31, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Re-posting as closing date (20th Feb) is looming:
Please repost @patricksturg.bsky.social @benbradford.bsky.social @clscohorts.bsky.social @closer-uk.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @sociologicalreview.bsky.social @sociowarwick.bsky.social
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Please repost @patricksturg.bsky.social @benbradford.bsky.social @clscohorts.bsky.social @closer-uk.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @sociologicalreview.bsky.social @sociowarwick.bsky.social
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wake up, @royalsociety.org
Nothing to see here. Just Elon Musk FRS retweeting an incendiary statement about @royalsociety.org's Foreign Member Anthony Fauci at the point when Trump removed Fauci's protection.
Need for preemptive pardon amplified when Musk previously tweeted "prosecute Fauci".
Need for preemptive pardon amplified when Musk previously tweeted "prosecute Fauci".
January 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM
wake up, @royalsociety.org
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CFP: Political theory in/ and/ as political science junior scholars' workshop. #polisky
www.mcgill.ca/rgcs/ptps/20...
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2025 PTPS Junior Scholars Workshop
We seek paper proposals for the sixth Political Theory In/And/As Political Science (PTPS) Junior Scholars Workshop, which will take place at McGill April 25-26, 2025. An ongoing collaboration among fa...
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January 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
CFP: Political theory in/ and/ as political science junior scholars' workshop. #polisky
www.mcgill.ca/rgcs/ptps/20...
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Something tells me my dog is not ready to face the day.
December 15, 2024 at 7:47 AM
Something tells me my dog is not ready to face the day.
Might be of interest to fellow University of York staff. I’m fairly attentive to what happens here and this is news to me.
One of the things that's happening in academia is that lecturers are getting very, very angry because they're used to at least a measure of professional autonomy. They're not going to have any say about what happens to them next, and that's going to be very painful. www.scotsman.com/education/co...
Cost-cutting university hires 'turnaround specialist' to deliver 'substantial change'
Appointment comes as prestigious institution plans to cut jobs to help balance the books
www.scotsman.com
December 14, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Might be of interest to fellow University of York staff. I’m fairly attentive to what happens here and this is news to me.
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Please help grow the BlueSky community of UK based criminal lawyers by Reposting this.
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December 6, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Please help grow the BlueSky community of UK based criminal lawyers by Reposting this.
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Hi there - a first post on this platform. Do please repost this message just in case anyone should want to find me here -- thank you...
November 13, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Hi there - a first post on this platform. Do please repost this message just in case anyone should want to find me here -- thank you...
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Excellent piece for those who are still trying to understand what to make of Starmer. (like me)
Today I argue Keir Starmer is forging a new kind of party adapted to today's political environment
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Starmerism, what is it really?
Labour's leader is forging a new kind of party adapted to today's political environment
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October 26, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Excellent piece for those who are still trying to understand what to make of Starmer. (like me)
International what day, you say?
August 26, 2024 at 11:44 AM
International what day, you say?