admin 2nd June 2017
The OxHRH Publication Page is a dynamic teaching and research resource that showcases the latest human rights publications from our global network. The Publications Page is constantly updated with the newest innovative and thought-provoking journal articles and books. The latest editions are: Shreya Atrey, ‘Redefining Frontiers of EU Discrimination Law’ (2017) Public Law 185 Nicholas Bamforth, ‘Articles 13 and […]
admin 1st June 2017
Methodological discussion has largely been neglected in human rights research, with legal scholars in particular tending to address research methods and methodological reflection implicitly rather than explicitly. This book advances thinking on human rights methodology, offering instruction and guidance on the methodological approaches to human rights research. Seeking to bridge the methodological deficit often compounded […]
admin 30th May 2017
In May of 2016, the Obama administration issued federal guidance that stated transgender people are protected according to United States civil rights law preventing sex discrimination in schools. It was a historic move, in response to a wave of cases making their way through federal courts regarding discrimination against transgender people. But in February 2017, […]
admin 30th May 2017
Race and the Law – How the Police and Judicial System Protects and Undermines the Rights of Ethnic Minorities Tzuzuki Lecture Theatre Ruth Deech Building St Anne’s College 5-6.30 p.m. Tuesday May 30 Speakers will include: Dr Alpa Parmar (Departmental Lecturer in Criminology, Oxford University) Chief Superintendent Victor Olisa (Strategic Lead for Diversity […]
Meghan Campbell 26th May 2017
OPBP’s reports have had significant impact in court cases and now it is also having an impact on academic scholarship. OBPB has been cited in Brian Farrell’s new book, Habeus Corpus in International Law. OPBP prepared a report on the use of secret evidence in October 2011, in order to assist the Joint Committee on […]
admin 26th May 2017
A warm congratulations to Godfrey Olebogeng Radijeng (Exeter College, DPhil, Oxon, 2004) from Botswana has been appointed Judge of the High Court of Botswana on a permanent basis effective 1st July 2017. Justice Radijeng has been an Acting Judge of the High Court since September 2015. He attained his doctoral degree at Oxford University in […]
admin 25th May 2017
See It From Her Presents: ‘Borderless: Celebrating Difference’ 11th June, 12pm-10pm Trinity Centre Bristol Programme: An all day event of women taking back power and space. The event will explore identity and celebrate difference through discussions, workshops, performances and imagery. ALL DAY: SIFH’s self-portrait exhibition: ‘Powerful Women’ exploring identity, by women in Bristol. Stalls from […]
admin 24th May 2017
The Foundation for Law, Justice and Society in association with Wolfson College and the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, University of Oxford invites you to: Book Colloquium: The Forgotten Flight: Terrorism, Diplomacy and the Pursuit of Justice Stuart H Newberger, author and international lawyer Haldane Room, Wolfson College, Linton Rd, Oxford OX2 6UD 5.30pm, Wednesday 24 May 2017 A book colloquium […]
admin 22nd May 2017
The South Asian Law Discussion Group is excited to be hosting its first workshop: South Asian Constitutionalism and Constitution Making: A Workshop from 9 30 am to 2 pm at the Cube, in the Faculty of Law, University Oxford on Thursday, 1st June 2017. The workshop will feature an array of papers from Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and India. The […]
admin 16th May 2017
Nordic Law and Gender Conference 2017 – Turku May 11–12th Transformation of gender: reflections in legal research and practice Key note speakers: Professor Sandra Fredman, University of Oxford Professor Nira Yuval Davis, University of East London The transformation of the Nordic unified national states into multiethnic and plural societies coincides with transformation of feminist legal research from women’s law […]
admin 15th May 2017
The Oxford University Student Union on May 11, 2017 recognized teaching in excellence, exception effort and talent across the University of Oxford. OxHRH Associate, Associate Professor Nazila Ghanea (University of Oxford) was awarded Outstanding Graduate Tutor. A warm congratulations to Associate Professor Ghanea!
admin 12th May 2017
Since the 1973 Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade, abortion has been legal in the United States. But terminating pregnancy remains a controversial issue, and it plays a surprisingly large role in American politics. In this episode, we talk to Carol Sanger, professor of law at Columbia University and author of ‘About Abortion: Terminating […]