Cllr Dr Max Morris
@maxmorris.bsky.social
Green Oxford City Councillor. Senior Lecturer in Criminology & Sociology @ Oxford Brookes University focusing on gender & sexuality. Views my own. They/them.
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Cllr Dr Max Morris
@maxmorris.bsky.social
· May 29
I'm thrilled to announce that my first book, Not Sex Work, will be published as part of Routledge's Interdisciplinary Studies in Sex for Sale series in August. If you are interested in the intersection of #SexWork and #Queer studies, add this to your reading list! 📖 www.routledge.com/Not-Sex-Work...
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On November 17th, 2025, the Home Secretary published a policy proposal under the title: "Restoring Order and Control: A statement on the government’s asylum and returns policy”.
Today, more than 500 experts respond urging the government to scrap these proposals
ilpa.org.uk/statement-of...
Today, more than 500 experts respond urging the government to scrap these proposals
ilpa.org.uk/statement-of...
Statement of Consensus, November 2025 - ILPA
We, the undersigned, as practitioners and researchers working in UK migration and asylum law, collectively observe the following issues with the UK Government’s asylum policy announcements which were ...
ilpa.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
On November 17th, 2025, the Home Secretary published a policy proposal under the title: "Restoring Order and Control: A statement on the government’s asylum and returns policy”.
Today, more than 500 experts respond urging the government to scrap these proposals
ilpa.org.uk/statement-of...
Today, more than 500 experts respond urging the government to scrap these proposals
ilpa.org.uk/statement-of...
Proud of @apowelllaw.bsky.social for publishing his first book. A necessary critique of how legal/political systems (dis)allow refugee status on the basis of identity categories and stereotypes. Highly relevant as successive UK governments have sought to politicise both migrants and LGBTIQA+ people.
Very excited to share that today is publication day for my first monograph!! Queering UK Refugee Law: Sexual Diversity and Asylum Administration is published as a part of Bristol University Press's Law, Society, Policy series.
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/queering-uk-...
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/queering-uk-...
Queering UK Refugee Law
Queering UK Refugee Law - Sexual Diversity and Asylum Administration; In the context of a global backlash against migrant and LGBTIQA+ rights , this book examines the experiences of LGBTIQA+ people in...
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Proud of @apowelllaw.bsky.social for publishing his first book. A necessary critique of how legal/political systems (dis)allow refugee status on the basis of identity categories and stereotypes. Highly relevant as successive UK governments have sought to politicise both migrants and LGBTIQA+ people.
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1000 MEMBERS OF OXFORD GREENS!!!! 🎉🥳💚
November 25, 2025 at 9:17 AM
1000 MEMBERS OF OXFORD GREENS!!!! 🎉🥳💚
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“Under the new guidance, places such as hospital wards, gyms and leisure centres will reportedly be able to question transgender women over whether they should be using single-sex services based on how they look, their behaviour or concerns raised by others.”
Gender policing harms us all.
Gender policing harms us all.
Transgender guidance dubbed ‘misogynist’s charter’
Places such as hospital wards, gyms and leisure centres will reportedly be able to question transgender women over whether they should be using single-sex services based on how they look, their behavi...
www.independent.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM
“Under the new guidance, places such as hospital wards, gyms and leisure centres will reportedly be able to question transgender women over whether they should be using single-sex services based on how they look, their behaviour or concerns raised by others.”
Gender policing harms us all.
Gender policing harms us all.
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Also from the leader of the Green Party @zackpolanski.bsky.social on TdoR
November 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Also from the leader of the Green Party @zackpolanski.bsky.social on TdoR
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I'm still buzzing from a BRILLIANT @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social new members meeting tonight.
Our second in one month!
Want to get involved?
We've got lots of events coming up:
greenoxford.com/events/
And of course: join.greenparty.org.uk
Our second in one month!
Want to get involved?
We've got lots of events coming up:
greenoxford.com/events/
And of course: join.greenparty.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I'm still buzzing from a BRILLIANT @oxfordgreenparty.bsky.social new members meeting tonight.
Our second in one month!
Want to get involved?
We've got lots of events coming up:
greenoxford.com/events/
And of course: join.greenparty.org.uk
Our second in one month!
Want to get involved?
We've got lots of events coming up:
greenoxford.com/events/
And of course: join.greenparty.org.uk
Oxford was looking very pretty in the winter sun today 🏳️⚧️
November 19, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Oxford was looking very pretty in the winter sun today 🏳️⚧️
I stayed up last night watching AI videos (terrible idea) in preparation for a lecture on how consent can be violated by digital media. I'm convinced that they contributed to my vivid nightmares this morning. There's just something "off" about them, even the most compelling examples. Buyer beware. 👹
November 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I stayed up last night watching AI videos (terrible idea) in preparation for a lecture on how consent can be violated by digital media. I'm convinced that they contributed to my vivid nightmares this morning. There's just something "off" about them, even the most compelling examples. Buyer beware. 👹
The Oxford Unity March brought together hundreds of residents as well as dozens of local organisations, trade unions, and political parties standing together to defend our city's diverse communities. Green Party members showed our solidarity. My comment for Cherwell: www.cherwell.org/2025/11/16/o...
November 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The Oxford Unity March brought together hundreds of residents as well as dozens of local organisations, trade unions, and political parties standing together to defend our city's diverse communities. Green Party members showed our solidarity. My comment for Cherwell: www.cherwell.org/2025/11/16/o...
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I really can't get over how good of a turn out this was. Oxford really showed up in solidarity today!
November 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I really can't get over how good of a turn out this was. Oxford really showed up in solidarity today!
Had a wonderful book launch with @sociologyoxford.bsky.social last night! 📚🥂
November 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Had a wonderful book launch with @sociologyoxford.bsky.social last night! 📚🥂
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📚 Remember to join us to celebrate the publication of Dr @maxmorris.bsky.social's book 'Not Sex Work' this Friday!
The book explores the parallel histories & intersecting politics of LGBTQ+ communities & sex workers.
🥂 Talk followed by drinks reception!
RSVP ➡️ forms.office.com/e/6p7hXxd8AQ
The book explores the parallel histories & intersecting politics of LGBTQ+ communities & sex workers.
🥂 Talk followed by drinks reception!
RSVP ➡️ forms.office.com/e/6p7hXxd8AQ
November 12, 2025 at 11:49 AM
📚 Remember to join us to celebrate the publication of Dr @maxmorris.bsky.social's book 'Not Sex Work' this Friday!
The book explores the parallel histories & intersecting politics of LGBTQ+ communities & sex workers.
🥂 Talk followed by drinks reception!
RSVP ➡️ forms.office.com/e/6p7hXxd8AQ
The book explores the parallel histories & intersecting politics of LGBTQ+ communities & sex workers.
🥂 Talk followed by drinks reception!
RSVP ➡️ forms.office.com/e/6p7hXxd8AQ
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This is nearly here - the first 2025-2026 event with the Centre for Law, Criminology and Social Justice Research as one of of the partners.
November 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This is nearly here - the first 2025-2026 event with the Centre for Law, Criminology and Social Justice Research as one of of the partners.
Just one week left to register for my book launch event at the University of Oxford. 📖🎉
This study drew on queer method and theory to explore casual forms of sex work in the digital era. 💷📲
While focusing on post-identity, I highlight overlaps between movements for LGBTQ+ and sex worker rights. 🌈☂️
This study drew on queer method and theory to explore casual forms of sex work in the digital era. 💷📲
While focusing on post-identity, I highlight overlaps between movements for LGBTQ+ and sex worker rights. 🌈☂️
📚🏳️🌈 Join us to celebrate the publication of Dr @maxmorris.bsky.social's book 'Not Sex Work' - a study of the parallel histories and intersecting politics of LGBTQ+ communities and sex workers.
🗓️ 5pm, 14 November
🎙️🥂 Talk followed by drinks reception
RSVP now ➡️ forms.office.com/e/6p7hXxd8AQ
🗓️ 5pm, 14 November
🎙️🥂 Talk followed by drinks reception
RSVP now ➡️ forms.office.com/e/6p7hXxd8AQ
November 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Just one week left to register for my book launch event at the University of Oxford. 📖🎉
This study drew on queer method and theory to explore casual forms of sex work in the digital era. 💷📲
While focusing on post-identity, I highlight overlaps between movements for LGBTQ+ and sex worker rights. 🌈☂️
This study drew on queer method and theory to explore casual forms of sex work in the digital era. 💷📲
While focusing on post-identity, I highlight overlaps between movements for LGBTQ+ and sex worker rights. 🌈☂️
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📚🏳️🌈 Join us to celebrate the publication of Dr @maxmorris.bsky.social's book 'Not Sex Work' - a study of the parallel histories and intersecting politics of LGBTQ+ communities and sex workers.
🗓️ 5pm, 14 November
🎙️🥂 Talk followed by drinks reception
RSVP now ➡️ forms.office.com/e/6p7hXxd8AQ
🗓️ 5pm, 14 November
🎙️🥂 Talk followed by drinks reception
RSVP now ➡️ forms.office.com/e/6p7hXxd8AQ
November 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
📚🏳️🌈 Join us to celebrate the publication of Dr @maxmorris.bsky.social's book 'Not Sex Work' - a study of the parallel histories and intersecting politics of LGBTQ+ communities and sex workers.
🗓️ 5pm, 14 November
🎙️🥂 Talk followed by drinks reception
RSVP now ➡️ forms.office.com/e/6p7hXxd8AQ
🗓️ 5pm, 14 November
🎙️🥂 Talk followed by drinks reception
RSVP now ➡️ forms.office.com/e/6p7hXxd8AQ
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Delighted to share that I'll be doing a book launch in the Department of Sociology at the University of Oxford, 5pm Friday 14th November (three weeks away).
This @sociologyoxford.bsky.social talk will be followed by a drinks reception. All welcome; RSVP here:
www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/book-l...
This @sociologyoxford.bsky.social talk will be followed by a drinks reception. All welcome; RSVP here:
www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/book-l...
Book Launch: Not Sex Work - Queer Intimacy, Post-identity, and Incidental Encounters in the Digital Era
Max Morris, Oxford Brookes University
www.sociology.ox.ac.uk
October 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Delighted to share that I'll be doing a book launch in the Department of Sociology at the University of Oxford, 5pm Friday 14th November (three weeks away).
This @sociologyoxford.bsky.social talk will be followed by a drinks reception. All welcome; RSVP here:
www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/book-l...
This @sociologyoxford.bsky.social talk will be followed by a drinks reception. All welcome; RSVP here:
www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/book-l...
Delighted to share that I'll be doing a book launch in the Department of Sociology at the University of Oxford, 5pm Friday 14th November (three weeks away).
This @sociologyoxford.bsky.social talk will be followed by a drinks reception. All welcome; RSVP here:
www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/book-l...
This @sociologyoxford.bsky.social talk will be followed by a drinks reception. All welcome; RSVP here:
www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/book-l...
Book Launch: Not Sex Work - Queer Intimacy, Post-identity, and Incidental Encounters in the Digital Era
Max Morris, Oxford Brookes University
www.sociology.ox.ac.uk
October 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Delighted to share that I'll be doing a book launch in the Department of Sociology at the University of Oxford, 5pm Friday 14th November (three weeks away).
This @sociologyoxford.bsky.social talk will be followed by a drinks reception. All welcome; RSVP here:
www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/book-l...
This @sociologyoxford.bsky.social talk will be followed by a drinks reception. All welcome; RSVP here:
www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/book-l...
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Brookes is committed to open access to our research. Congratulations to ace Brookes colleague Max Morris for "Queering discourses of prostitution, homosexuality, and age of consent : how social media troubles traditional and contemporary constructions of sex work", now available open access.
radar.brookes.ac.uk
October 21, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Brookes is committed to open access to our research. Congratulations to ace Brookes colleague Max Morris for "Queering discourses of prostitution, homosexuality, and age of consent : how social media troubles traditional and contemporary constructions of sex work", now available open access.
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Around 100 counterprotesters from Stand Up to Racism, Oxford for Trans Rights, and the Oxford Green Party chanting ‘We don’t want your culture war’ were also in Bonn Square. Thames Valley Police were present to keep the various protests separate.
October 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Around 100 counterprotesters from Stand Up to Racism, Oxford for Trans Rights, and the Oxford Green Party chanting ‘We don’t want your culture war’ were also in Bonn Square. Thames Valley Police were present to keep the various protests separate.
Counterprotesters turn out for trans-exclusionary feminism event (Cherwell News): cherwell.org/2025/10/18/o...
October 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Counterprotesters turn out for trans-exclusionary feminism event (Cherwell News): cherwell.org/2025/10/18/o...
The people of Oxford showed up on mass to resist the far right and Posie Parker's hateful rhetoric today. Sadly, the government's silence has left a vacuum which these groups have rushed to fill. Never welcome in our city. Also big thanks to whoever handed me this sign. #GenderAnarchy #TransRights 🏳️⚧️
October 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The people of Oxford showed up on mass to resist the far right and Posie Parker's hateful rhetoric today. Sadly, the government's silence has left a vacuum which these groups have rushed to fill. Never welcome in our city. Also big thanks to whoever handed me this sign. #GenderAnarchy #TransRights 🏳️⚧️
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An important petition for Oxford better transport fans: a bus hub as part of the station redesign. Yes to more buses, no to more multi storey car parks. Do sign and share!
c.org/pqTDg8jfjM
c.org/pqTDg8jfjM
Sign for a bus hub in Oxford
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
c.org
October 18, 2025 at 7:41 AM
An important petition for Oxford better transport fans: a bus hub as part of the station redesign. Yes to more buses, no to more multi storey car parks. Do sign and share!
c.org/pqTDg8jfjM
c.org/pqTDg8jfjM
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Great to see a refresh of the Oxford Brookes Law School webpage. A dedicated page for our research in the Centre for Legal, Criminology and Social Justice Research is on the way! www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brooke...
Oxford Brookes Law School - Oxford Brookes University
At Oxford Brookes, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to advance towards a successful legal career - whether you want to become a barrister, qualify as a solicitor, progress as a legal exec...
www.brookes.ac.uk
October 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Great to see a refresh of the Oxford Brookes Law School webpage. A dedicated page for our research in the Centre for Legal, Criminology and Social Justice Research is on the way! www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brooke...
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All the different shades, all the races, all the religions, all the cultures added together, mixed in a melting pot, to make this beautiful land, even more beautiful! This is what makes me proud to be British!
October 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
All the different shades, all the races, all the religions, all the cultures added together, mixed in a melting pot, to make this beautiful land, even more beautiful! This is what makes me proud to be British!
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