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Academic Research Public Law

The ‘gay cake’ case before the European Court

Dr Steve Foster discusses the recent ruling by the European Court in the ‘gay cake’ case: Lee v United Kingdom, application No. 188060/19, decision of the European Court (admissibility) 6 January 2022.

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Alumni Stories

It’s not too late for a career change: my journey from Law to Psychology

by Hoda Abid, Coventry Law School Alumna At the start of my law degree, I never imagined that I would pursue a career change at the end. Like most people on the course, I planned to follow the traditional route to becoming a solicitor or barrister. However, in my placement year, I realised that a […]

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Student Experience

I.Stephanie Boyce; shattering the expectations of a lawyer and why networking is so important.

Alex Woolley and Paige Evans , final year LLB Law students, explain how I.Stephanie Boyce is inspiring the next generation of lawyers and how important it is to develop your professional networks whilst at University.

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COP26 & climate change Public Law

Flooding in North Wales: A Grim Future

This blog post summarises some of the findings of a recent report published by Natural Resources Wales. It highlights how climate change is expected to cause future flooding in certain areas in Wales.

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COP26 & climate change

What is the impact of Brexit on climate change?

This post considers the relationship between Brexit and climate change, as Brexit has come at a pivotal time where urgent action to combat climate change needed. To understand the extent of this impact, it is necessary to delve into the UK’s contributions in combating climate change before and after Brexit.

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COP26 & climate change

What is the impact of COP26 on companies?

Manisha Kumar, a third year LLB student, explores the importance of COP26, the anticipated impacts of COP26 on companies, and the opportunities for companies as a result of COP26.

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News and Events Student Experience

Inaugural Black Excellence in Academia (BEA) Guest Speaker Event

Click here for registration for the inaugural Black Excellence in Academia event, with Dr Margaret Casely-Hayford CBE, Professor Jenna Ward and Sandrea Maynard.

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Academic Research Public Law

Migrant Filipino Domestic Workers in Pakistan; Agency, Rights and the Limits of the Law

Dr Ayesha Shahid explores the question of whether international human rights and labour standards can provide protection and empowerment to migrant Filipino domestic workers through the feminist concept of ‘women’s agency’.

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Academic Research Public Law

To Register or not to Register? Reflections on Muslim Marriage Practices in Britain.

by Dr Ayesha Shahid, Assistant Professor and Associate Member of the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations. Dr Ayesha Shahid in her recently co- authored article with Professor Shaheen Sardar Ali (University of Warwick) and Dr Justin Jones (Oxford University) available in Jahrbuch für islamische Rechtswissenschaft (Yearbook of Islamic Law), edited by Cefli Ademi […]

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Academic Research Public Law

Ongoing Research into the Anticipated Impact of the EU Forest Strategy for 2030 on the Laurissilva Forest

This blogpost presents ongoing research into the opportunities and challenges for the new European Union Forest Strategy for 2030, using the Laurissilva forest situated in Madeira, Portugal, as a case study example. The rationale for the research is highlighted together with key issues that will be explored in the research.