Innovation - Sep 21
University of Glasgow lends support to new UK-government funded connectivity projects
University of Glasgow lends support to new UK-government funded connectivity projects
Health - Sep 21
David Cameron visits new centre of excellence for UCL Neuroscience to mark World Alzheimer's Day
David Cameron visits new centre of excellence for UCL Neuroscience to mark World Alzheimer's Day
Life Sciences - Sep 21
World Alzheimer's Day: How UCL academics are spearheading the fight against Alzheimer's disease
World Alzheimer's Day: How UCL academics are spearheading the fight against Alzheimer's disease
Research management - Sep 20
New QS European university rankings places University of Manchester in top 10
New QS European university rankings places University of Manchester in top 10
Innovation - Sep 20
Imperial and Indian Institute of Science driving innovative, high-impact science
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Analysis: The Post Office scandal is not over yet
In a piece for The Conversation, Dr Karen Nokes (UCL Laws) and Professor Richard Moorhead of the University of Exeter describe the origins of the Post Office scandal, possibly the largest miscarriage of justice in UK history, and explain why it is ongoing.
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Landmark study into Post Office scandal seeks to prevent future injustice
A new landmark study into legal failings associated with the Post Office scandal, led by UCL and the University of Exeter, is being launched to support improvements in culture and ethical practice to prevent similar injustice occurring in the future. The scandal, currently subject to a statutory judicial inquiry, has blighted scores of lives.
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Change the law to make sexual activity by deception illegal, say experts
The law must be toughened up to make intentionally deceiving a person into engaging in sexual activity a crime, according to a new report published today.
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Analysis: US midterms: 42 new voting laws since 2021 risk undermining confidence in U.S. democracy
Matthew Schlachter (UCL Institute of the Americas) explores in The Conversation what new restrictive voting laws could mean for Americans' confidence in democracy.
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UK police fail to meet ’legal and ethical standards’ in use of facial recognition
Researchers devise an audit to test whether police deployment of facial recognition poses a threat to fundamental human rights, and analyse three instances of technology use by British police - with all three failing to meet -minimum ethical and legal standards-.
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Better protection needed for consumers of legal services
An overhaul of how legal services are regulated in England and Wales is needed to better protect consumers and ensure more people can access legal services, according to a new report prepared by Stephen Mayson, Honorary Professor of Law at UCL.
Law - 29.03.2022 
Opinion: Putin’s crimes of aggression must be tried in court
There is currently no way for the crime of aggression in Ukraine to be investigated, which could mean that the people at the top are let off the hook says Professor Philippe Sands (UCL Laws).
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Opinion: Poland and Hungary toe EU line in face of Russian aggression
It has suddenly become harder for both countries to reject union norms on rule of law, says Professor Ronan McCrea (UCL Laws).
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Bibby Stockholm - another cruel twist in UK asylum policy?
For individuals forced to flee their homeland and experience the ordeal of stepping onto a smuggler's boat, being 'warehoused' on a barge will be terrifying.
For individuals forced to flee their homeland and experience the ordeal of stepping onto a smuggler's boat, being 'warehoused' on a barge will be terrifying.
In a piece for The Conversation, Dr Karen Nokes (UCL Laws) and Professor Richard Moorhead of the University of Exeter describe the origins of the Post Office scandal, possibly the largest miscarriage of justice in UK history, and explain why it is ongoing.
’diverse’ views on impact of remote hearings during the pandemic
Research shows 'diverse' views on impact of remote hearings during the pandemic Research carried out by the University of Glasgow's School of Law and Ipsos Scotland on the adoption and use of remote hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic reveals a diverse range of views on the perceived impacts on stakeholders, with no consistent opinion on their effect or continued use.
Research shows 'diverse' views on impact of remote hearings during the pandemic Research carried out by the University of Glasgow's School of Law and Ipsos Scotland on the adoption and use of remote hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic reveals a diverse range of views on the perceived impacts on stakeholders, with no consistent opinion on their effect or continued use.
Legal professionals ’sitting on the fence’ in terms of embracing new technologies
A lack of understanding by, and encouragement from, management is proving a barrier to the uptake of technologies like artificial intelligence in the legal services sector, according to a new report by UCL, the University of Manchester, and the Law Society.
A lack of understanding by, and encouragement from, management is proving a barrier to the uptake of technologies like artificial intelligence in the legal services sector, according to a new report by UCL, the University of Manchester, and the Law Society.
University of Glasgow researcher co-authors report on privacy intrusion and national security
The head of the University of Glasgow's College of Science & Engineering is one of three authors of a new report on privacy intrusion and national security in the age of AI. Professor Dame Muffy Calder was senior research consultant on the report, prepared by The Alan Turing Institute's Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS).
The head of the University of Glasgow's College of Science & Engineering is one of three authors of a new report on privacy intrusion and national security in the age of AI. Professor Dame Muffy Calder was senior research consultant on the report, prepared by The Alan Turing Institute's Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS).
Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide
Written by Professor Mukesh Kapila CBE I asked the pilot to deviate from our approved flight path and go low over Darfur.
Written by Professor Mukesh Kapila CBE I asked the pilot to deviate from our approved flight path and go low over Darfur.
A new landmark study into legal failings associated with the Post Office scandal, led by UCL and the University of Exeter, is being launched to support improvements in culture and ethical practice to prevent similar injustice occurring in the future. The scandal, currently subject to a statutory judicial inquiry, has blighted scores of lives.
Leading Labour MP welcomes report into racial bias in justice system
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP has welcomed a report by experts from The University of Manchester which highlighted the issue of racial bias in the justice system, after a meeting to discuss the findings with the academics and co-authors who compiled it.
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP has welcomed a report by experts from The University of Manchester which highlighted the issue of racial bias in the justice system, after a meeting to discuss the findings with the academics and co-authors who compiled it.
The law must be toughened up to make intentionally deceiving a person into engaging in sexual activity a crime, according to a new report published today.
Matthew Schlachter (UCL Institute of the Americas) explores in The Conversation what new restrictive voting laws could mean for Americans' confidence in democracy.
Private landlords need information and education to improve standards for renters
Many private landlords lack the knowledge, skills and support needed to provide decent homes for renters, a new study has found. The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) study, by Dr Jennifer Harris and Professor Alex Marsh at the University of Bristol, is based on a survey carried out with over 1000 landlords and on 68 in-depth interviews with landlords, letting agents and experts.
Many private landlords lack the knowledge, skills and support needed to provide decent homes for renters, a new study has found. The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) study, by Dr Jennifer Harris and Professor Alex Marsh at the University of Bristol, is based on a survey carried out with over 1000 landlords and on 68 in-depth interviews with landlords, letting agents and experts.
Researchers devise an audit to test whether police deployment of facial recognition poses a threat to fundamental human rights, and analyse three instances of technology use by British police - with all three failing to meet -minimum ethical and legal standards-.
Devolution a ’necessary step’ towards a better Welsh criminal justice system, academics argue
The pathologies of the Welsh criminal justice system can only be properly addressed by devolving powers to Wales, academics from Cardiff University's Wales Governance Centre conclude.
The pathologies of the Welsh criminal justice system can only be properly addressed by devolving powers to Wales, academics from Cardiff University's Wales Governance Centre conclude.
Jeremy Corbyn speaks at launch of clothing poverty campaign
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn MP has spoken at the launch of a new campaign to expose clothing poverty during the current cost of living crisis, and ensure adequate clothing for all.
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn MP has spoken at the launch of a new campaign to expose clothing poverty during the current cost of living crisis, and ensure adequate clothing for all.
When does a crisis end? Researchers receive funding to investigate
A University of Warwick expert in global health law is part of an international team exploring how we define the end of a crisis in a new project funded by the Wellcome Trust's new Discovery Award scheme.
A University of Warwick expert in global health law is part of an international team exploring how we define the end of a crisis in a new project funded by the Wellcome Trust's new Discovery Award scheme.
An overhaul of how legal services are regulated in England and Wales is needed to better protect consumers and ensure more people can access legal services, according to a new report prepared by Stephen Mayson, Honorary Professor of Law at UCL.
There is currently no way for the crime of aggression in Ukraine to be investigated, which could mean that the people at the top are let off the hook says Professor Philippe Sands (UCL Laws).
Laws governing weddings are outdated and too restrictive in contemporary society
Current laws governing weddings are too outdated and restrictive and do not reflect the diversity of faith and beliefs in modern society, a new report from experts at the Universities of Warwick and Exeter highlights.
Current laws governing weddings are too outdated and restrictive and do not reflect the diversity of faith and beliefs in modern society, a new report from experts at the Universities of Warwick and Exeter highlights.
It has suddenly become harder for both countries to reject union norms on rule of law, says Professor Ronan McCrea (UCL Laws).
Innovation - Sep 21
University of Glasgow lends support to new UK-government funded connectivity projects
University of Glasgow lends support to new UK-government funded connectivity projects
Health - Sep 21
David Cameron visits new centre of excellence for UCL Neuroscience to mark World Alzheimer's Day
David Cameron visits new centre of excellence for UCL Neuroscience to mark World Alzheimer's Day
Life Sciences - Sep 21
World Alzheimer's Day: How UCL academics are spearheading the fight against Alzheimer's disease
World Alzheimer's Day: How UCL academics are spearheading the fight against Alzheimer's disease
Research management - Sep 20
New QS European university rankings places University of Manchester in top 10
New QS European university rankings places University of Manchester in top 10
Innovation - Sep 20
Imperial and Indian Institute of Science driving innovative, high-impact science