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School of Law and Politics

Two people smiling stood in front of the sea.

Students secure third place at International Negotiation Competition

7 September 2026

Two Cardiff School of Law and Politics students represented Wales on the international stage this summer.

A shot of silhouettes and shadows of people on a street.

Most money laundering arrests involve people under the age of 30

4 September 2026

New study highlights gaps and inconsistencies in law enforcement

Stanislava on the left - a woman with long brown hair and smiling. Anna on the right - a woman with short brown hair and smiling.

New network driving change for women in legal academia

27 August 2026

A new network is bringing women in legal academia together across Wales and beyond.

The cast of Thrice to Rome sat down reading the script for the play.

National Eisteddfod hosts Welsh language premiere of Canon Law play

17 August 2026

A Welsh-language premiere of Thrice to Rome, a play by Professor Norman Doe KC FBA of Cardiff University’s School of Law and Politics, was performed at the National Eisteddfod.

Noor Ullah Khan - a man stood outside on the grass wearing a black coat.

Student publishes powerful book exploring justice and silence

10 August 2026

Second-year Law (LLB) student, Noor Ullah Khan, has published a debut short story collection, The Sickly Tree.

Cardiff University tent

Academics and students come together for Eisteddfod y Garreg Las

31 July 2026

National Eisteddfod takes place in Pembrokeshire

Sing a song of murder – Cardiff Professor explores brutal musical genre

14 July 2026

What do Nina Simone, The Beatles, SZA and Anderson .Paak all have in common? Surprisingly, they’re all musical artists who have written and performed murder ballads.

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Pro bono scheme picks up two awards

9 July 2026

Fresh Claims Project works within the refugee sector

Dr Jac Larner

The Senedd election result: No return to business as usual

19 May 2026

Dr Jac Larner and Professor Laura McAllister assess the political landscape in Wales following the vote on May 7

Left to right: Charlotte Perry, Professor Julie Price and Molly Povey.

Law students represent Cardiff at national negotiation battle

23 April 2026

Two Cardiff law students flew the flag for Cardiff at a recent national negotiation competition.

School’s pro bono work celebrated in law award shortlist

20 April 2026

The hard work and dedication of School of Law and Politics students and staff has yet again been recognised in a prestigious law awards shortlist.

Wales is not overfunded, analysis finds

15 April 2026

Academics assess the fiscal outlook for the nation ahead of the Senedd election

Professor Laura McAllister

A guide to the Senedd elections

26 March 2026

Professor Laura McAllister looks ahead to a historic Senedd election.

Senedd

A Family-Friendly and Inclusive Senedd: Cardiff University academics evaluate representation and participation in the Welsh parliament

17 March 2026

Interviews and surveys explored the barriers and challenges of serving as a Member of the Senedd (MS)

Leading academics join ranks of the prestigious Academy of Social Sciences

9 March 2026

Professors Matthew Williams and Marysia Zalewski have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences this spring.

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.