Centre for Health, Law, and Society
The Centre for Health, Law, and Society promotes transdisciplinary and cross-sector perspectives on the impacts of law and governance on physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
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About us
The Centre for Health, Law, and Society is a transdisciplinary Centre established to examine the diverse roles for law and governance as mechanisms to address health and well-being.
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Projects
Scholars in the Centre for Health, Law, and Society produce research that pushes the boundaries of health law.
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People
The Centre for Health, Law and Society includes leading legal researchers and teachers in health law.
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Student opportunities
Study at the Centre and tackle wide-ranging questions concerning the impacts of law, regulation, policy, and practice on health and well-being.
News
- Wellcome Trust Scholarships for the Law School’s LLM in Health, Law, and Society 9 December 2019
- Professor John Coggon Contributes to Debate on the ‘Nanny State’ at the Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics 14 October 2019
- Update ‘nearest relative’ criteria under Mental Health Act to increase patient choice 10 October 2019
External Engagement
The Centre for Health, Law and Society is committed to sharing expertise and promoting collaboration between health law scholarship and practice.
Blog
All the latest CHLS updates and news stories.
Contact Us
Dr Sheelagh McGuinness is interested in the fields of health law, law and reproduction, and law and gender. She sits on the editorial board of Feminist Legal Studies and the steering committee for 'The Ethical Judgements Project'. Email
Professor Judy Laing's research interests are in mental health law and human rights. She is an expert advisor to the Care Quality Commission’s Mental Health Act Advisory Group. Email
For more information contact Paige Spicer, the Centre Administrator. Email: paige.spicer@bristol.ac.uk