http://www.bris.ac.uk/law/news/ Latest news from the University of Bristol Law School en-gb Fri, 24 May 2013 20:54:30 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss lw-admin@bristol.ac.uk lw-admin@bristol.ac.uk http://www.bris.ac.uk/university/web/terms-conditions.html 60 Search news archive by keyword news_text http://www.bris.ac.uk/law/news/news-results.html /law/news/ /law/law-images/rss-law.jpg http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/362.html Dr Judy Laing and Professor Rachel Murray in the Law School were commissioned to carry out research for the Care Quality Commission (CQC) In October 2012. The research looked at different models of monitoring mental health legislation in a number of diverse jurisdictions, including several European countries as well as North America and Australasia. The research highlights the importance of maintaining regular visits and meetings with patients to capture their experiences of care and detention. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:25:43 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/362.html News http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/361.html New research by Professor Judith Masson on care proceedings shows success in scheme to divert cases from court… Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:07:25 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/361.html News http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/359.html Innocence Network UK (INUK) Spring Conference will take place on 22 March 2013, 1-7 pm at White and Case LLP, 5 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1DW Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:03:14 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/359.html News http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/352.html Ms Gabe Tan, Research Assistant in the Law School, is one of this year's Vodafone World of Difference Winners. The World of Difference UK programme gives 500 people the chance to work for their dream charity, and get paid. Over the years the programme has helped hundreds of people donate their skills and experience to the charities of their choice. Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:14:50 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/352.html News http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/351.html Malcolm Evans, OBE, Professor of Public International Law at the University, has been re-elected to chair the United Nations (UN) Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT). Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:37:57 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/351.html News http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/350.html The School of Law congratulates Geraldine Hastings, who has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:29:38 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/350.html News http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/348.html On Monday 4th February 2013 Professor Malcolm Evans will be delivering the 11th Ruth Steinkraus-Cohen International Law Lecture at the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD). In his lecture entitled ‘The UN and Torture Prevention’ Professor Evans will draw on his experiences with the UN’s Subcommittee for the Prevention of Torture (SPT). Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:50:05 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/348.html News http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/346.html A review of the Criminal Cases Review Commission’s (CCRC) effectiveness as the only gateway back to the Court of Appeal for convicted persons who have failed in their first appeal has been published by the Innocence Network UK (INUK). Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:29:54 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/346.html News http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/345.html Productive Margins is an innovative new collaboration between communities in Bristol and South Wales and academics at the Universities of Bristol and Cardiff which will co-produce research about new forms of engagement in decision-making across politics, policy and the arts. The programme has three main themes: mobilising neighbourhoods, spaces of dissent and harnessing digital spaces. There are three ESRC funded PhD studentships, one attached to each theme. Each studentship is for a +3 award, and will commence on September 23rd 2013. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:38:31 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/345.html News http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/344.html The 6th Annual Bristol Law School Jurisprudence Lecture will be given by Nicola Lacey, who is Senior Research Fellow, All Souls College, Oxford and Professor of Criminal Law and Legal Theory, University of Oxford. Her lecture is entitled "Institutionalising Responsibility: Implications for Jurisprudence", and it will be held from 3-5pm on 26 February, 2013. The event is kindly sponsored by Slaughter & May. Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:17:50 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/344.html News http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/343.html The University of Bristol Law School is currently advertising 4 new law posts.  A Chair in Law, a Lectureship in Law and 2 Teaching Assistant posts are available. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:17:59 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/343.html News http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/342.html Simon Baughen, Reader of Law at the University of Bristol Law School, has just authored a new edition of Summerskill on Laytime (Maritime Law). The book is published by Sweet & Maxwell. Summerskill on Laytime presents a detailed and authoritative statement as to laytime, demurrage, detention and dispatch under English law. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 06:31:08 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/342.html News http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/341.html A research programme that aims to develop new ways of engaging communities in decision making with businesses and policy makers will begin thanks to funding of £2.4 million from the Economic and Social Research Council [ESRC]. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:43:47 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/341.html News http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/337.html The Faculty of Social Sciences and Law are delighted to invite applications for a number of PhD Scholarship opportunities, including 3 University of Bristol Scholarships available to students applying to any Social Sciences and Law discipline, which are open to both UK/EU and International students, and 2 Interdisciplinary ESRC Scholarships and 2 Disciplinary ESRC Scholarships which are open to UK/EU students. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:05:45 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2013/337.html News http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2012/336.html Professor Celia Wells has been invited to speak at the International Conference on International Strategies Against Corruption: Public-Private Partnership and Criminal Policy, which will be held at Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Italy from the 14th to the 16th of December. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:05:26 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/news/2012/336.html News