Researchers join forces with families to make sure loved ones have better mental health support
Hannah has been fighting for more than 15 years to help ensure her son receives the mental health care and help he needs.
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Researchers join forces with families to make sure loved ones have better mental health support
Hannah has been fighting for more than 15 years to help ensure her son receives the mental health care and help he needs.
CCLAS Director, Clare Torrible, has been published in Policing: An International Journal
The Centre for Crime, Law, and Society is pleased to share that a new article by its Director, Clare Torrible, has been published in Policing: An International Journal.
CCLAS Director, Clare Torrible, has been published in Legal Studies
The Centre for Crime, Law, and Society is pleased to share that a new article by its Director, Clare Torrible, has been published in Legal Studies.
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Law School Antiracism Activities 2026
In response to numerous reports of various forms of racism, the Law School, through its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, affirms that racism is unacceptable within the law school environment. As part of that effort, since 2024 we have regularly scheduled a number of activities every year especially in TB2. This is part of the Committee’s commitment to actively identify and oppose racism. These activities focus our attention on ways that racist ideas and actions may implicitly and explicitly be perpetuated in our school – and what we can do to stop them. While these activities are tailored mainly for law school students, all members of the University of Bristol are welcome.
Law School Academic Plays Key Role in Landmark Digital Assets Legislation
Professor Sarah Green from Bristol Law School has played a pivotal role in the development of groundbreaking legislation that provides certainty of legal recognition for digital assets, marking a major milestone in commercial and property law.
Dr. Boyd Van Dijk HRIC & CIL Event
Dr Boyd van Dijk delivers talk at the Human Rights Implementation Centre, jointly the Centre for International Law.
The Human Rights Implementation Centre hosted an event titled 'A Talk with Professor Sylvanna Falcón – Human Rights Investigations in the Americas'.
Dr Sylvanna Falcón delivers talk about her work with the Human Rights Investigations Lab - how the Lab came to be and how it operates.
Dr Alice Venn and Dr Temitope Onifade part of Bristol COP30 team championing action to combat climate change
A team of University of Bristol experts are poised to join the 30th United Nations Conference of the Parties, better known as COP30, which starts this week in Brazil and will push forward global climate solutions.
HRIC Strengthens Collaboration with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Ramy Abdelhady, a PhD candidate and HRIC administrator, attended the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) in Banjul, The Gambia, which took place from 21 to 30 October 2025.
The Human Rights Implementation Centre bids Professor Rachel Murray farewell
After 22 years, the University of Bristol has (tearfully) bid Professor Rachel Murray farewell. Professor Murray is leaving Bristol to take up a fantastic position as the Director of the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights at the University of Oxford.
Bristol students and academics celebrate 30 years of providing free legal support to the local community
The University of Bristol Law Clinic, which offers free legal advice to some of the local area’s most vulnerable communities, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month.
Dr Robert Greally receives Fulbright Award to the US
Dr Robert Greally, Lecturer in Law at the University of Bristol Law School, has received a Fulbright Scholar Award to carry out research at the New York University School of Law (NYU Law) on one of the most well-regarded and impactful scholarship programmes in the world.
Law among 27 Bristol subjects in UK top 10, says Complete University Guide
Twenty-seven subjects taught at the University of Bristol are in the top ten of UK universities, according to a new ranking.
Partnership with Cardozo School of Law: Q&A with Professor Catherine Kelly
Professor Catherine Kelly, Head of the University of Bristol Law School, recently visited New York to celebrate the launch of our partnership with Cardozo School of Law.
UK Covid-19 Inquiry publishes expert report by Professor Albert Sanchez-Graells
An expert report written by the Law School’s Professor Albert Sanchez-Graells sheds light on the way procurement was conducted by the government during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Professor Catherine Kelly elected as Governor to International Association of Law Schools
Professor Catherine Kelly, Head of the University of Bristol Law School, has been appointed to the Board of Governors of the International Association of Law Schools (IALS), a collaborative learned society dedicated to serving the worldwide legal education community.
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University of Bristol Law School rises in World University Rankings by Subject
The University of Bristol has risen to 68th place in The Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings 2025, with the Law School leaping to 60th place in the THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
New research by Prof Emma Hitchings exposes low public understanding of how finances are split on divorce
A national report has uncovered for the first time just how little people in England and Wales know about what the law says when it comes to dividing finances and property on divorce – including divorcees themselves.
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Inspiring graduate was first in her family to go to school
A woman who was the first person in her family to go to school has graduated with a master’s in human rights law from the University of Bristol.
A year in legal research: 2024 in review
As we launch into the new year, we look back at some of the national and global issues the Law School's experts were tackling in 2024. The past year saw our academics being appointed to expert advisory positions, presenting at the UK Supreme Court and international courts, creating policy briefs for better health, hosting international conferences and launching new centres of research excellence.
Law School signs Memorandum of Understanding with Cardozo School of Law
The University of Bristol Law School is delighted to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cardozo School of Law in New York.
Professor Joanne Conaghan awarded SLSA Prize for Contributions to the Legal Community
The Law School’s Professor Joanne Conaghan has been awarded the prestigious Socio-Legal Studies Association’s Prize for Contributions to the Legal Community in recognition of her outstanding contributions to scholarship and impact on the legal academy.
Professor Rachel Murray presents on Model Law at the Pan-African Parliament
The Law School’s Professor Rachel Murray was invited to speak at the Justice and Human Rights Committee of the Pan-African Parliament on 6 November 2024, presenting on the development of a Model Law on the implementation of African human rights bodies' decisions.
Professor Paula Giliker wins Legal Academic of the Year Award at the Inspirational Women in Law Awards
The Law School’s Professor Paula Giliker was awarded the Legal Academic of the Year Award at the prestigious Next 100 Years’ Inspirational Women in Law Awards this week.
Professors Catherine Kelly and Gwen Seabourne appointed Fellows of the Royal Historical Society
The Law School’s Professors Catherine Kelly and Gwen Seabourne have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Historical Society in recognition of their outstanding contributions to historical scholarship.
New Policy Bristol briefing on improving support for Nearest Relatives under the Mental Health Act
Today on World Mental Health Day, Policy Bristol has published a new Research Briefing, ‘How to improve support for Nearest Relatives under the Mental Health Act’, by the Law School’s Judy Laing, Professor of Mental Health Law, Rights and Policy, together with Dr Jeremy Dixon (Cardiff University) and Dr Kevin Stone (University of Warwick).
Celebrating the launch of the Centre for Crime, Law and Society
The Law School is delighted to announce the launch of a new centre of research. The Centre for Crime, Law and Society (CCLAS) is a centre of excellence and collaboration in the complex interface between crime, law and society.
Law School hosts 115th conference of the Society of Legal Scholars
The Law School was delighted to host the 115th conference of the Society of Legal Scholars (SLS), held at the University of Bristol on 3-5 September 2024. The conference welcomed an international audience of over 460 delegates.
Publication: ‘Children’s Rights, ‘Foreign Fighters’, Counter-Terrorism’ by Professor Devyani Prabhat
A new book co-authored by Professor Devyani Prabhat, published by Edward Elgar Publishing, September 2024, examines issues of nationality rights and statelessness, emphasising the vulnerability of children in situations of war, conflict and radicalisation.
Sir Nicholas Mostyn awarded Honorary Degree
The University of Bristol has awarded Law School alumnus Sir Nicholas Mostyn (LLB 1979) an Honorary Degree, Doctor of Laws. Retiring from his position as a British High Court Judge in the Family Division last year, his career, spanning decades, saw him preside over some contentious and groundbreaking cases.
New films set to boost effective adoption of Health Impact Assessments
Expert voices from planning, health, government and consultants, including the University of Bristol Law School’s Dr Edward Kirton-Darling, share their insights into using Health Impact Assessments as a force for good in creating healthier new communities.
Study examines how to characterise Decentralised Autonomous Organisations to inform future law reform
The Law Commission has published a Scoping Paper on Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs). The paper, compiled by the Commercial and Common Law team, led by Commissioner Professor Sarah Green, looks into how DAOs can be characterised and how the law of England and Wales might accommodate them now and in the future. The research seeks to identify current issues around DAOs to inform any future law reform or innovations.
Publication: ‘The Functions of International Adjudication and International Environmental Litigation’ by Dr Joshua Paine
Cambridge University Press has published ‘The Functions of International Adjudication and International Environmental Litigation’ by the Law School’s Dr Joshua Paine. The book offers a timely, in-depth analysis of the law and practices of different international courts and tribunals, and of the key challenges they face in the settlement of environmental disputes.
Professor Foluke Adebisi shortlisted for Law Teacher of the Year 2024
Foluke Adebisi, Professor of Law at the University of Bristol Law School, was among the finalists celebrated at the prestigious Law Teacher of the Year 2024 awards, held last week at the Oxford University Press Celebrating Excellence in Law Teaching conference.
Melanie Pottle Iddon among Bristol Teaching Awards winners
Melanie Pottle Iddon, PhD Candidate at the Law School, was among the University of Bristol staff thanked for their “brilliance and wonderful teaching” at the 2024 Bristol Teaching Awards.
Bristol just transition trailblazers make tracks for Bonn Climate Change Conference
The Law School's Dr Alice Venn is among three climate change experts from the University of Bristol set to champion inclusivity and ensuring a fair shift to a net zero economy at a major United Nations summit – the Bonn Climate Change Conference in Germany this week.
Professor Albert Sanchez-Graells appointed to NHS Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel
The Law School’s Professor Albert Sanchez-Graells has been appointed to the National Health Service England’s Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel, set up to ensure that procurement processes for healthcare services are transparent, fair and proportionate.
Law Clinic wins Best Contribution by a Law School Award
The University of Bristol Law Clinic has been awarded the ‘Best Contribution by a Law School Award’ in the prestigious LawWorks and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards 2024. The Awards celebrate the best pro bono activities undertaken by law students and law schools from across the UK, and the positive impact on those assisted.
Publication: ‘Digital Technologies and Public Procurement’ by Professor Albert Sanchez-Graells
Oxford University Press has published a new book by Professor of Economic Law Albert Sanchez-Graells. ‘Digital Technologies and Public Procurement: Gatekeeping and Experimentation in Digital Public Governance’ offers an in-depth assessment of public procurement digitalisation, challenging the emerging consensus that procurement is a useful tool of digital regulation - and proposes alternative methods of digital technology regulation.
Research shows veterinary deal would increase UK agri-food exports to EU by more than a fifth
A veterinary deal with the European Union could increase UK agricultural and food exports by more than a fifth, according to new research co-authored by the Law School’s Dr Greg Messenger and Aston University Centre for Business Prosperity’s Professor Jun Du and Dr Oleksandr Shepotylo.
Success for Professor Alan Bogg and UNISON's legal team in landmark UK Supreme Court Labour Law Case
The Law School’s Professor of Labour Law Alan Bogg appeared in the UK Supreme Court on Wednesday 17 April, as part of UNISON's legal team acting on behalf of a care worker in an important right to strike case.
Law Clinic shortlisted for Best Contribution by a Law School Award
The University of Bristol Law Clinic has been shortlisted for the ‘Best Contribution by a Law School Award’ in the prestigious LawWorks and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards 2024.
Trust in what intellectually stimulates and emotionally connects with you: Q&A with PhD student Patty Miranda
Patty Miranda, PhD student at the Law School, was awarded her LLM in Health, Law, and Society (HLS) with distinction in 2022 and received the Prize for Best Performance for achieving the highest marks in her cohort on the HLS pathway. We caught up with her about what sparked her journey into health law, the skills she developed through the LLM and how these have contributed to her current PhD degree, and her advice for students considering postgraduate studies.
Professor Margherita Pieraccini appointed to Office for Environmental Protection's College of Experts
The Law School’s Professor Margherita Pieraccini has been appointed to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) College of Experts group.
Law School receives Athena Swan Silver award
The University of Bristol Law School is delighted to announce that our application for an Athena Swan Silver Award has been successful, seeing the Law School become the first non-STEMM School in the University to receive an Athena Swan Silver award.
Celebrating our February 2024 prize winners
This week the Law School celebrated student award winners who have achieved excellence in their studies, in a prize-giving ceremony held on Wednesday 14 February.
University of Bristol ranked third in UK for excellence in legal research
University of Bristol Law ranked third for legal research in the UK, with a remarkable 93% of its research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Professor John Coggon appointed to World Health Organization Technical Advisory Group on Ethics and Climate Health
The Law School’s Professor John Coggon has been appointed to a World Health Organization technical advisory group on embedding ethics in health and climate change policy.
University of Bristol Law School celebrates 90th birthday
The University of Bristol Law School marked its 90th anniversary with a Gala Dinner held at the Wills Memorial Building on 18 November 2023. Following recent receptions in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong, this formal event in the Great Hall was a fitting way to close these special celebrations with our alumni community.
“It’s fantastic to see my work having an impact in the real world.” Q&A with Law Commissioner Professor Sarah Green
The Law School’s Professor Sarah Green, current Commissioner for Commercial and Common Law, was recently recognised at the British Legal Technology Awards 2023, winning the Outstanding Individual Achievement Award. In our Q&A we asked Sarah about what the award means to her, her work at the Law Commission, and her advice for students starting on their journey into Law.