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The Senedd

Fiscal challenges facing Wales and Scotland to be investigated ahead of elections

4 February 2026

Leading academics in devolved countries team up to provide independent analysis as voters head to the polls

Students at the Cardiff University Law Clinic

Annual Pro Bono awards celebrate Cardiff schemes in double shortlisting

1 December 2025

The Pro Bono activities of the School of Law and Politics have been recognised in this year’s shortlist for the prestigious LawWorks Annual Pro Bono Awards.

Burning oil wells - an example of Ecocide in Kuwait

Cardiff academics give evidence on Scottish Ecocide Bill

24 November 2025

Two Cardiff academics have recently given evidence before the Scottish Parliament on the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill.

Mel Owen and Chiron Hooson

Annual alumni celebration recognises two law graduates

19 November 2025

Two former law students have been celebrated at Cardiff University’s 30(ish) Awards.

Inside a prison

Number of Welsh female prisoners on the rise

12 November 2025

Latest prison data analysis underlines need for “radically different approach”, Cardiff University academic says

20 years of opportunities! Happy Birthday Pro Bono, Skills & Employability!

10 November 2025

Back in 2005 Professor Julie Price was given the go ahead to create a portfolio of opportunities for law students in Cardiff.

UN Flag on flagpole

UN politics won’t deliver an ambitious plastics treaty, Cardiff University academic argues

23 October 2025

Time is running out to take positive action on plastic pollution

Inside a prison

Release of Wales-only prison data will “enhance transparency and scrutiny of the Welsh criminal justice system”

29 September 2025

Dr Robert Jones welcomes move by Ministry of Justice after years of campaigning

Graeme Garrard

Academy of Social Sciences welcomes Cardiff Professor of Political Theory

16 September 2025

A School of Law and Politics Professor of Political Theory has been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences this September.