Faculty of Law, University of Oxford

Dr Natalie Kyneswood has produced an accessible video and information leaflet to support adult victim survivors giving evidence. Join us for the first public screening of the video and discussion about the resources with Dr Natalie Kyneswood and HHJ David Aubrey KC: Thursday 7 November 2024 at 12:45pm ➡️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/gRTtkBYu

📣 Black History Month Lecture: Empowering Black Students: Building an Inclusive Campus Experience at Oxford University 🎤 Melissa Browne, Deputy Director of Commercial Services and Estates, University of Kent 📆 Friday 1 November 2024, 16:00 - 17:15 📍 Lecture Theatre Manor Road Building (Hybrid event) Join the lecture and learn how Oxford can foster a welcoming environment for Black students! ➡️ Register Now: https://bit.ly/4haXgvz

Professor Rachel Condry comments in the Telegraph on parents killed by their children in England and Wales. Unlike the sensationalised Menendez brothers case, most incidents involve adult children with severe mental illness. The findings underscore an urgent need for enhanced support systems for parent carers. 📜 https://shorturl.at/HjIeH

Join us for the All Souls Criminology Seminar on 'Southering Lawfare: Indicators of the judicialisation and criminalisation of progressive politics in Latin America' with Dr Valeria Vegh Weis on 31 October 2024. This presentation explores how 'lawfare' in Latin America differs from its Global North origins and proposes indicators to distinguish legitimate criminal accountability from warfare judicial interventions. ➡️ https://shorturl.at/jX3Do

New Book! 'Omissions in Tort Law' by Sandy Steel examines the complexities of positive duties in English tort law and when the law should require individuals to prevent harm to others. Drawing on legal theory and moral philosophy, this work provides novel analysis of key principles including risk creation, interference with aid, assumption of responsibility, and control of risk sources. This book is an essential resource for legal scholars, practitioners, and students seeking to understand both theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of omissions in tort law. 📘 https://shorturl.at/X7kv1

📣 Black History Month Lecture: Empowering Black Students: Building an Inclusive Campus Experience at Oxford University 🎤 Melissa Browne, Deputy Director of Commercial Services and Estates, University of Kent 📆 Friday 1 November 2024, 16:00 - 17:15 📍 Lecture Theatre Manor Road Building (Hybrid event) Join the lecture and learn how Oxford can foster a welcoming environment for Black students!   Register Now: https://bit.ly/4haXgvz

St Cross Building: 60 years of memories 📽️🎞️ From intense study sessions to relaxed chats on the iconic steps, the St Cross Building has been the backdrop to countless Oxford experiences. As we celebrate its 60th anniversary, we would like to hear from you! Share your fondest memories of your time at St Cross Building and tag #StCrossBuilding

Distinguished legal experts Alan Bogg (Bristol), Hugh Collins (LSE), Anne Davies (Oxford) and Virginia Mantouvalou (UCL) have published 'Human Rights at Work - Reimagining Employment Law' with Bloomsbury Publishing. This textbook explores the applicability of human rights to disputes between employers and workers in the UK and beyond. It uniquely examines key international Conventions relevant for the law in the UK. An essential resource for students of employment law, human rights, human resource management, and industrial relations. 📙: https://bit.ly/3AdauqO

St Cross Building, home of the Faculty of Law and the Bodleian Law Library, is turning 60 this year. This Grade II* listed masterpiece, designed by the late Sir John Leslie Martin (architect of the Royal Festival Hall in London) and Colin St John Wilson (architect of the New British Library), has been inspiring students and scholars since 1964. Please join us in celebrating this architectural icon 🎉   📜: https://bit.ly/3A1F2Mb

We have an exciting opportunity at the Centre for Criminology with the new role of Research Assistant. The post holder will provide research support for Dr Hoeger's project 'Measuring Harm for Violence Against Women and Girls Social Research Fellowship'. They will be responsible for literature reviews, data analysis, attending meetings, and administrative tasks. Experience with police data and knowledge of applying algorithms and machine leaning methods to public policy issues is desirable. You can find out more about the new role on our website ➡️ https://bit.ly/3A3BXeG