Warwick Law School News
Warwick Law School News
The latest updates from our department
Law Student Secures WIHEA Fellowship
Third year Law and Sociology student and SSLC Chair Lucy Young has been awarded a Warwick International Higher Education Academy (WIHEA) Fellowship. When asked how she felt about the news she told us, 鈥淚'm over the moon! I was quite nervous when I submitted my application, but I'm so glad I have the opportunity and resources to contribute towards substantial change across the university.鈥
Expert Comment: Okpabi Judgment in the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has published its judgement in the case of Okpabi and others (Appellants) v Royal Dutch Shell Plc and another (Respondents), heard in June 2020. Dr Stephen Connelly comments on the case and the legal principles at stake.
Ana Aliverti awarded the prestigious BJC Radzinowicz Prize 2020
Congratulations to Ana Aliverti who has received the prestigious 2020 Radzinowics Prize, awarded by the British Journal of Criminology. Ana is the co-Director of Warwick Law Schools' Criminal Justice Centre.
Dr Sekalala wins ISRF Grant to support African Health App Project
Dr Sharifah Sekalala, Associate Professor at Warwick Law School, has been awarded a 拢5k ISRF grant to support her project: 鈥楾here is no app for that, regulating health apps in Sub Saharan Africa.鈥
The European Law Institute (ELI), an independent non-profit organisation that connects over 1,600 legal professionals and organisations from Europe and beyond, published an Innovation Paper on 鈥楪uiding Principles for Updating the Product Liability Directive for the Digital Age鈥 prepared by the Law School's Professor Christian Twigg-Flesner.
Law School colleagues gain Higher Education Academy recognition
Congratulations to two of our Law School colleagues who have gained Higher Education Academy recognition through the Warwick Academic and Professional Pathway for Experienced Staff (APP EXP).
Tor Krever on imperialism and international law in the New Left Review
With US president-elect Joe Biden pledging to restore the 鈥榬ules-based order鈥, international lawyers have extolled the triumph of a peaceful new world over its war-torn forerunner.
Expert Comment: CMA fines Comparethemarket.com
Price comparison website Comparethemarket.com has been fined 拢17.9 million by the UK Competition and Markets Authority for breach of UK Competition Law. Here, Dr Kathryn McMahon of Warwick Law School explains the issues behind the case - and why this ruling is a break from previous practice by the CMA.
New Paper: The EU Rule of Law Initiative Towards the Western Balkans
The EU 鈥淩ule of Law鈥 initiative aimed at encouraging social and political reform in the Western Balkans is struggling to make an impact in the face of domestic political indifference, and opposition to perceived external interference, argues a new paper from Western Balkans expert Dr Andi Hoxhaj.
First ever "EU Rule of Law Report" - expert comment from Dr Andi Hoxhaj
Hungary and Poland have proposed a joint 鈥樷 as a counter to criticism from other EU member states that the two governments are acting in ways that are incompatible with EU fundamental values.
Dr Andi Hoxhaj of Warwick Law explains the issue.
Warwick Academic makes Top 10 in Decolonise and Diversify Reading List
The book, published in 2020 by Warwick Law School鈥檚 Dr Serena Natile, was recently listed in the to the mainstream literature on global political economy which forms part of a movement to decolonise and diversify knowledge.
Expert comment, COVID-19 Debt Relief for developing countries
Still too little, too late and no urgency on 鈥榚xpanded鈥 COVID-19 debt relief for developing countries
Expert comment by Dr Stephen Connelly, Dr Celine Tan, Karina Patricio and Chris Tassis from the Centre for Law, Regulation and Governance of the Global Economy (GLOBE) at Warwick Law School.