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Sam Lewis @drsamjlewis.bsky.social · 2d

Victim-survivors’ lives are being put on hold for years whilst waiting for cases to come to court. Many withdraw rather than continuing in a system that is exacerbating their hurt and harm. This is not justice 💔 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Woman dropped sex assault case after years of court delays

The woman said she endured years of pain after being assaulted by a taxi driver on her birthday.

www.bbc.co.uk

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LEX Network @lexnetwork.bsky.social · 2d

Sign up now @alex-nevins.bsky.social @gemakloppe.bsky.social @drsamjlewis.bsky.social @heleentouquet.bsky.social @ruthfletcher.bsky.social @bgbrents.bsky.social @hhlavka.bsky.social @slsauk.bsky.social @nyulaw.bsky.social @lawhumanitiesca.bsky.social

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George Peretz KC @georgeperetzkc.bsky.social · 5d

Calling law students interested in public law: the ALBA mooting competition is now under way. Details here. Academics/practitioners - please pass on. adminlaw.org.uk/event/the-ca...

The Catherine Callaghan Moot 2025 - ALBA

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Sam Lewis @drsamjlewis.bsky.social · 7d

It’s lovely to see this artwork by Kate Howe - another FRIVA member - on display at the symposium today.

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Sam Lewis @drsamjlewis.bsky.social · 7d

I’m delighted to be attending this sumposium on religion and violence this afternoon. shilohproject.blog/announcing-a...

Announcing a day of events on Religion and Violence – 8 October 2025

On Wednesday 8 October 2025, on the Leeds University campus (West Yorkshire, UK), we are organising a series of events centred

shilohproject.blog

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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · 14d

Vital new research by @dralimalik.bsky.social and funded by @vp-centre.bsky.social explores the role of Local Resilience Forums in preparing for and responding to the impacts of the climate crisis.
For his recommendations, check out the article below👇

tinyurl.com/3fsxdns9

@ccjsleeds.bsky.social

Photo of a flooded town. Photo of Dr Malik in a circle on top.

#News flare

Text reads: 'Dr Ali Malik undertakes vital research into climate vulnerability.

His new report explores the role of Local Resilience Forums (LRFs) in preparing for and responding to the impacts of the climate crisis.'

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Sam Lewis @drsamjlewis.bsky.social · 19d

Ahh, bad luck! I was completely floored for two days, but I’m improving now. Hope you feel better soon.

Sam Lewis @drsamjlewis.bsky.social · 21d

This is not ideal. If you feel unwell, please test. Covid is still very much around.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 23d

The truth: we need migration.

The problem: too many politicians are terrified to say it.

Why? They're led by a) toxicity of the charlatans & b) wealthy media organisations who demand these useful distractions rather than us talking about inequality.

Reject it. Draw the line.

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Sam Lewis @drsamjlewis.bsky.social · Sep 8

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499...

Domestic Violence

Family and domestic violence including child abuse, intimate partner abuse, and elder abuse is a common problem in the United States. Family and domestic health violence are estimated to affect 10 mil...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Sam Lewis @drsamjlewis.bsky.social · Sep 8

New in the New York Times: President Trump complains that offences in the home are spoiling his crime figures & shouldn’t count as crimes. In other news, approximately 10m people in the US - mainly women - experience family violence each year. 🤨

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Sam Lewis @drsamjlewis.bsky.social · Sep 4

My first session at the European Society of Criminology conference 2025 was an editors-meet-critics session discussing this fascinating new book on rural criminology in global perspective. #ESC2025 #Athens2025

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Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · Sep 3

📢 Important information: A UK-wide emergency alert test will sound on all mobile phones at this Sunday (7th September) at 3pm, even if they're on silent.

Remember, you CAN opt out of this test. If you need to turn off alerts for safety reasons, follow these steps:
www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...

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Steve Tombs @stevetombs.bsky.social · Aug 21

The European Society of Criminology is normalizing war crime, crimes against humanity and genocide. We demand action from the ESC: please sign the petition to end complicity and circulate widely
@europeangroup.bsky.social @critcrim.bsky.social

eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Demand action from the ESC: petition to end complicity

We, criminologists and criminal justice scholars, are alarmed by several recent decisions by the European Society of Criminology Executive Board and Eurocrim local organizing and scientific committee ...

eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com

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Robert Reiner @waylon18.bsky.social · Aug 27

www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/08...
Very useful critique of neoclassical economics and the neoliberal revolution it inspired. Especially helpful are the tips for rebuilding an economy geared to welfare and justice. If only Rachel Reeves and the Treasury paid attention

Capital, Capitalism, and the Capture of Democracy: A Conversation with John Christensen

Capital might be a hopeful human achievement, but capitalism has captured democracy for the few: a conversation with John Christensen. The audio version, for reasons known only to it, is not embeddi...

www.taxresearch.org.uk

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Sam Lewis @drsamjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 27

Yes, and we’ve known this for years. ESRC-funded research published in 2019 revealed the problems with the DASH risk assessment. See: academic.oup.com/bjc/article/...

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Domestic violence screening tool should be replaced, Jess Phillips says

Safeguarding minister says tool used to decide which domestic abuse victims get support doesn’t work

www.theguardian.com

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · Aug 6

Salford pioneered play streets, traffic-free from 8am till sunset (borrowed from New York) in the 1930s. Legislation followed: there were 700 in England and Wales in the 1950s, largely forgotten by the 1980s.

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Sam Lewis @drsamjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 3

The genocide in Gaza & action by academic medics & others asking the Government to act (please see below). I signed this open letter today, and wanted to share it with other academic lawyers, criminologists & concerned others.

Rebecca Ruth Gould @rrgould.bsky.social · Aug 2

UK-based academics: sign & circulate this open letter pub'd by @bmj.com to Starmer & Lammy to act to stop genocide & famine in Gaza
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
The letter was initiated by UK medical experts but UK academics of all disciplines are asked to sign
forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

Displacement of Gaza residents in 2025. Copyright Jaber Jehad Badwan. Image is not linked to the letter but is taken from a post about the famine in Gaza by one of the letter's authors https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/centres/health-humanitarian-crises-centre/news/465306/famine-and-genocide-gaza-personal-view

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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · Aug 1

Our Professor @grahamfarrell.bsky.social weighs in on Nigel Farage's plans to halve crime in 5 years in the @economist.com.
On Farage's plan to hire 30k new police officers, Prof Farrell says: “It would have diminishing returns and wouldn’t cut crime much at all.”
Read more: tinyurl.com/45cj4mh6

Does Nigel Farage’s plan for halving crime in Britain add up?

No. But that might not be the point

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Yorkshire Bylines @yorkshirebylines.co.uk · Jul 29

✍️ 'Behavioural’ responses to DWP policy: weaponising the need to survive

Minister suggests benefit cuts will spur ‘behavioural change’ – a claim critics describe as cruel, ignorant, and deeply stigmatising to people with disabilities

By Maria Rosewood

‘Behavioural’ responses to DWP policy: weaponising the need to survive

Minister suggests benefit cuts will spur ‘behavioural change’ – a claim critics describe as cruel, ignorant, and deeply stigmatising to people with disabilities

yorkshirebylines.co.uk

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University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · Jul 28

FRIVA brings together academic experts & local stakeholders to improve the lives of women, girls & marginalised communities.

Read about their June launch below!
tinyurl.com/2htbnexm

@ccjsleeds.bsky.social @westyorkspolice.bsky.social police.bsky.social @westyorkshireca.bsky.social a.bsky.social

Various pictures from the FRIVA launch. #News flare. Text reads: In June, the University of Leeds launched the Feminist Research Into Violence & Abuse (FRIVA) network!

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Gavin Hales @gmhales.bsky.social · Jul 29

Is there a relationship between immigration and rape/sexual assault? Two charts and an old blog for your consideration.

First, immigration vs the prevalence of sexual assault recorded crime the Crime Survey.

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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · Jul 24

Two former party leaders set out a vision for universal free childcare in the UK today.

In a new report, Siân Berry, Green MP, and Mandu Reid, former leader of the Women’s Equality Party, make the case for childcare investment to be recognised as national infrastructure like our hospitals.

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Gender and Justice Journal @genderandjustice.bsky.social · Jul 23

#AcademicSky please amplify this is a new feminist social science journal focused o. #equality & #justice THANK YOU!

Dr Sharron FitzGerald @sharronfitz.bsky.social · Jul 18

We’re looking for a new book editor. Details below. Please circulate in your networks. @bordercrim.bsky.social @daniellecitron.bsky.social @florarenz.bsky.social @illanwall.bsky.social @jenhendry.bsky.social

Gender and Justice Journal @genderandjustice.bsky.social · Jul 18

We seek a committed & dynamic feminist to join the existing team as a new book review editor @genderandjustice.bsky.social
Details:
✳️Deadline 1 August 2025 17:00 CEST
✳️Informal enquiries: [email protected]
✳️Info: www.lexnetwork.org/gender-and-j...
@lexnetwork.bsky.social

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Sam Lewis @drsamjlewis.bsky.social · Jul 8

This training looks excellent, and £80 for a 7hr in-person programme is good value. The link to book is here: www.womenshealthmatters.org.uk/a-compassion...

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · Jul 8

Understanding the Impact of Child Removal on Women is our full-day, in-person training designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and empathy needed to support women affected by child removal.

🗓 Upcoming sessions:
3rd November 2025
23rd February 2026

📲 Book now via our website!