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Human Rights Law

Our researchers play a leading role in advising governments, civil society, international organisations and European institutions in the field of human rights protection. We are the top UK institution for supporting SDG 16: peace, justice, and strong institutions.

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THE connect: Placing human rights at the heart of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals

On this podcast, Dr Azadeh Chalabi and Dr Amanda Cahill-Ripley discuss the ways in which the research is helping protect human rights across Europe and beyond.

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Protecting human rights at the School of Law and Social Justice

Professor Valsamis Mitsilegas, Dean of the School of Law and Social Justice, shares how we're actively working towards the continued protection of human rights.

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Lives on Hold: Our Stories Told

Discover how we are partnering with other institutions across the country to explore the impact caused by the pandemic on young people seeking asylum.

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An interview with Amanda Cahill-Ripley

Senior Lecturer, Dr Amanda Cahill-Ripley, discusses her research surrounding human rights law and the impact research at the School of Law and Social Justice has internationally.

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Law of the Council of Europe Summer School

Key decision-makers from the Council of Europe and world leading academics gathered this July for the first Summer School on the Law of the Council of Europe, organised by the School of Law and Social Justice.

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Human rights law expert comments on the UK's European Convention on Human Rights future for BBC News

Professor Kanstantsin Dzehtsiarou featured on BBC News 24 – The Context with Christian Fraser to discuss the UK’s European Convention on Human Rights future.