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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Jun 13

Wrapping up our day is Koldo Casla, discussing some of the ideas of his forthcoming book. He's tackling the complex question of property and social rights. Notes the differing philosophical and political foundations to different regimes. Proposes a social right to property - complex and nuanced.

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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Jun 13

Next up is Rishika Saghal (presenting work co-auth with Gautam Bhatia). Discussing how the right to housing is often assessed by the courts in India. Sometimes meaningful engagement, but sometimes uncritical acceptance of 'torts' (nuissance etc) to evict. Use recent cases to demonstrate.

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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Jun 13

Katie Boyle discussing a detailed discourse analysis approach to social rights and social justice language. Notes the emancipatory potential of legal language. Discusses their justoce journey mountain range, where the there are several hurdles to overcome to achieve justice.

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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Jun 13

Rebecca Munro now discussing her paper evaluating the effectiveness of the Special Rapportuer state visits. Her works shows how a different sort of NGO/ individual engages with SR than the TBs. Bridges: more local, more ability to influence the report. Also adds an element of attention/ media.

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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Jun 13

Back after lunch and we have Philip Oamen dicussing the sometimes forgotten impact of corruption on social rights. He highlights the multiple forms that corruption takes, as well as the myriad ways of defining it. Progresses to trace the implications of corruption upon ESR rights.

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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Jun 13

Last in the session is Poonam Shokar discussing the issue of intent within the doctrone of non-retrogression. She undertakes an empirical analysis of State approaches to understand their intent. Looks across gvts, with a particular focus on housing.

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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Jun 13

Rodolfo Gutiérrez Silva next discussing judicial approaches to the rights of older persons in three Latin American justidictions. He compares the intensity of supervision, the accessibility of remedies. He makes v interesting links between the national, regional and international.

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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Jun 13

First Up Clare James discussing the interweaves between antimocrobial resistance and human rights. She raises questions of the different rights implicated in AMR. Intesity of food production. Intergenerational fairness. Past problems with eg Pesticides.

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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Jun 13

Our ESRAN workshop is today! Some detail on the papers below, as we go through the day:

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Koldo Casla @koldocasla.bsky.social · Apr 25

For a report published today, @amnestyuk.bsky.social asked my colleague Lyle Barker and me to review the evidence about the state of the UK’s social security in relation to international human rights law.
I wrote this blogpost for @uk.theconversation.com about it. theconversation.com/the-uks-soci...

The UK’s social security system falls way below international human rights standards: new report

An expert looks at the evidence for a new report from Amnesty International.

theconversation.com

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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Apr 15

A reminder of the call for papers for the next ESRAN workshop. The deadline for submissions is 22nd April. Do submit if you have a piece in progress!

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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Apr 9

You might notice that the logo on the ESRAN profile has changed! We thought it was time for a 'glow up' (as they say). Thanks to the talents of South African designers, Sidebar Design, for the help.

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Aoife Nolan @aoifenolan.bsky.social · Apr 1

Delighted to see @esranuki.bsky.social on Bluesky! A must-follow for #eonomic and #socialrights fans and now added to this starter pack on #ESR!
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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Apr 1

Please spread the word about the ESRAN network! If you know of someone who might be interested in participating, do introduce them and their work.

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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Apr 1

We are delighted to let you know that we are hosting the 26th ESRAN-UKI workshop on Friday, 13th June 2025 - online only. This is to allow as many as possible to participate, even if time and budgets are tight. Members, please consider submitting an abstract by 22nd April.

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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Apr 1

Welcome ESRAN to BlueSky! Please help the network by following, sharing this profile, and circulating the calls below!

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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Apr 1

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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Apr 1

Thanks to everyone who attended the workshop @LivUniLawSJ @livuni_ILHRU The best place to give and receive feedback in a critical and supportive manner. See you soon! @Judith_Mesquita @AmandaCahillRip @lukedgraham @DavidABarrett @Felix_ETorres @SahgalRishika @AzadehChalabi

Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Apr 1

Katie Morris @LancsUniLaw is presenting her research on student housing and inequalities in the Global North

Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Apr 1

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Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Apr 1

Sara Bailey is presenting a paper co-written with Imogen Richmond-Bishop on the impact of digitalisation on ESR @LivUniLawSJ @livuni_ILHRU @livuniHSS

Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Apr 1

Prof Sigrun Skogly is talking about the human rights of future generations

Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Apr 1

The Liverpool Workshop has just started! Very happy to see old faces and some new ones from different parts of the world!

Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Apr 1

🚀 Final Programme for the next ESRAN-UKI Autumn Workshop at @livuni_ILHRU @LivUniLawSJ on 27 September 👇. If you want to attend, contact @AmandaCahillRip before 4 September !!

Economic and Social Rights Academic Network, UK and Ireland @esranuki.bsky.social · Apr 1

There are still a few places available for you to present your work and get feedback @livuni_ILHRU @LivUniLawSJ Don't miss the deadlines!!

Abstract: 26 July 2024
Acceptances communicated: 16 August
Full papers 13 September
Workshop: 27 September

More info: @AmandaCahillRip