School of Law and Politics

New GW4 based security journal publishes first issue

14 March 2016

The European Journal of International Security (EJIS) launched in March 2016.

Understanding the Welsh elections

9 March 2016

University launches new online projects to help public better understand forthcoming Welsh Assembly Elections

Former Cardiff LLB student becomes QC

4 March 2016

Philip Evans, long time School supporter, has taken Silk; becoming a QC (Queen’s Counsel) this February.

New law and religion series launches in collaboration with Cardiff

4 March 2016

Professor Norman Doe of the Centre for Law and Religion has accepted an invitation to serve as the Editor-in-Chief for a new series of monographs which investigate and discuss the legal issues concerning religion.

The reference group engaging in a walk-and-talk session in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, in Cape Town.

Urban Legal Guide for Sub-Saharan Africa

29 February 2016

In January 2016, Professor Ambreena Manji participated in an expert reference group guiding the writing of the Urban Legal Guide for Sub-Saharan Africa.

Law lecturer awarded grant for family justice research

22 February 2016

Dr Julie Doughty of the School of Law and Politics has been awarded a grant by the Nuffield Foundation.

Law lecturer lends voice to Welsh devolution debate

8 February 2016

Manon George appeared on the BBC programme, The Wales Report.

Failing carers

3 February 2016

Survey finds local authorities falling short on respite care

Draft Wales Bill

29 January 2016

Independent review recommends politicians say no unless major changes made

Whose land is it anyway?

9 December 2015

The Africa Research Institute (ARI) hosted the launch of Whose land is it anyway? The failure of land law reform in Kenya.

CPLS lecturer recognised in 2016 Chambers’ guide

9 December 2015

BPTC lecturer at the Centre for Professional Legal Studies to be included in prestigious directory of barristers.

Expert Witness Conference invites Cardiff lecturer to provide annual legal update

9 December 2015

Jason Tucker of Cardiff Law School was invited to provide the Annual Legal Update at The Bond Solon Expert Witness Conference.

Rome - Christian Law: An Ecumenical Initiative

1 December 2015

Panel of Experts met in Rome to agree submission to the World Council of Churches of a document on Christian law.

Cardiff academic in Paris Climate Summit calls

26 November 2015

Network of world-renowned scholars issues human rights challenge

Cardiff MP congratulates legal high achievers

25 November 2015

Labour MP for Cardiff Central was guest of honour this month at a leaving ceremony for students of the Legal Practice Course (LPC).

Cardiff academic gives evidence at House of Lords inquiry

9 November 2015

Reader at Cardiff School of Law and Politics gave oral evidence to the House of Lords EU Committee.

Students at the Senedd with Lord Elis-Thomas

Students visit Senedd to discuss devolution with Lord Elis-Thomas

4 November 2015

Students from ‘Devolution in Practice: Work Placement Module’ visited the Senedd for a special seminar.

International law and ocean governance expert attends NATO conference in Lisbon

16 October 2015

Dr Edwin Egede of Cardiff Law School attended the third Conference on Operational Maritime Law.

Change your Future: Understand Parliament

Change Your Future: young students take part in UK wide politics initiative

16 October 2015

Department of Politics and International Relations, the Wales Governance Centre (WGC), and the National Assembly hosts sixth form students.

Law students put best foot forward on Cardiff Legal Walk

15 October 2015

Students and staff at Cardiff School of Law and Politics took part in the 10K Cardiff Legal Walk.