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Tackling Childhood Obesity (REF2021 case study)
Defining food marketing as a global child rights concern – Professor Amandine Garde.
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The UK’s Withdrawal from the European Union (REF2021 case study)
Influencing policy making and improving public understanding – Professor Michael Dougan.
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Informing, Developing, and Delivering the UK’s Trade Policy (REF2021 case study)
Dr Gregory Messenger & Professor Mavluda Sattorova.
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Supporting Charities in Challenging Times (REF2021 case study)
Professor Debra Morris & Professor Warren Barr.
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Protecting Children’s Legal Status and Rights in the UK after Brexit (REF2021 case study)
Professor Helen Stalford.
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Youth justice, human rights, and penal detention (REF2021 case study)
The functioning and effects of youth justice systems – Professor Barry Goldson.
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Closing Justice Gaps (REF2021 case study)
Improving the effectiveness of and confidence in Out of Court Disposals – Professor Barry Godfrey.
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Reshaping Labour and Trade Union Policy on Workplace Safety Regulation (REF2021 case study)
Professor David Whyte.
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The Loop
The UK’s first systematic drug checking service – Professor Fiona Measham.
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Using historical life-course data to shape criminal justice policy and practice
Professor Barry Godfrey.
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REF 2021 results (UoA 20 Social Work and Social Policy)
View a summary of our REF 2021 results for SSPC.