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Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · 29d

And in related great news: @morrellcentre.bsky.social is now on Bluesky!

Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · 29d

Many thanks to @mattmatravers.bsky.social @drfassnidge.bsky.social @jessieblackbourn.bsky.social @awelsh.bsky.social Andrew Cornford and Jane Richards for their contributions, comments, and intellectual generosity.

Now all that's left is to finish writing!

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Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · 29d

Yesterday I had the privilege of having some brilliant colleagues join me for a manuscript workshop on the draft chapters for my forthcoming book: Criminalizing Terrorism. I am very grateful to the Morrell Centre for Legal and Political Philosophy for funding this fantastic full day workshop!

Notebook with title 'Criminalizing Terror' and a hot drink

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Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thank you Jessie!

Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · Sep 3

The project - entitled "In the eyes of the jury: mock jury deliberations and lind-set material in terrorism cases" - does what it says on the tin really. This will be a fantastic opportunity to generate further insight into the impact of mind-set material in terrorism cases.

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Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · Sep 3

I am so pleased to share that as of March 2026 I will be PI on a 2 year British Academy/Leverhulme funded project on mind-set material 🔎🧠

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Francesca Soliman @frasoliman.bsky.social · Sep 1

Another excellent @europeangroup.bsky.social conference this year in Malmö: programme packed with critical and radical voices and clear commitment in support of Palestine. Grateful for the kind and attentive audience listening to my and @dinesson.bsky.social's paper on zemiology of counterterrorism

A woman standing in front of a screen showing a presentation titled "Decriminalising terror: for a zemiology of counterterrorism".

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Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · Sep 1

Do you have some interesting musings going on related to criminal law? We'd love to hear about it! Deadline 10 Oct - plenty of time to get thinking and writing👀

Virtual Criminal Law Group @vclg.bsky.social · Sep 1

Call for Abstracts for the Spring 2026 seminar series. Details in the image, and we hope to hear from you with your abstracts by 10 October. Please circulate widely and feel free to contact us with any questions. See you online!

Call for Abstracts - Virtual Criminal Law Group Spring Series 2026
We are pleased to announce that we are opening our call for abstracts for the VCLG Spring Series.
We welcome submissions from researchers across topics related to criminal law theory and practice, criminal procedure, and criminal justice, broadly construed. We welcome submissions from a variety of career stages, including ECRs and PGRs.
Our seminars will run at 3-4:30 pm GMT on alternating Wednesdays (dates TBD, between January and March). Seminars are pre-read and we circulate papers one week in advance. The seminar itself will include a very brief (5-10 minute) introduction by speakers, followed by Q&A. We normally meet over Zoom, with one hybrid session in each series.
If you are interested in presenting with us, please email an abstract (500w max) to vclgscotland@gmail.com by 10 October. We will respond in due course after the call closes.

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Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · Jul 15

This is the relevant section of the report.

For those who are interested and can't wait until the monograph, you can read some discussion of the issues in my recent piece in Legal Studies: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · Jul 15

Report on the Terrorism Acts (operation in 2023) is now published.

It continues important discussions about terrorism and the internet. Glad to see discussion of young people online, and flattered to be cited on this issue! For those interested, the work cited is forthcoming with OUP 👀

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

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Francesca Soliman @frasoliman.bsky.social · Jul 1

And of course, great to see that "Decriminalising terror: for a zemiology of counterterrorism" by @dinesson.bsky.social and myself is settled in its new home: bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...

bristoluniversitypressdigital.com

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Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · Jul 15

Congratulations! 🎉

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Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · May 6

My talented colleague Dr Alice Welsh has published a brilliant book on work and free movement rights. Open access link below!

Alice Welsh @awelsh.bsky.social · May 6

Are the EU free movement rules wildly out of step with the new realities of work? My new book, the MARKET CITIZENSHIP ILLUSION answers this by looking at the law in action – and it is available now to *everyone for free*! www.bloomsburycollections.com/monograph?do...
🧵on key arguments... (1/10)

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Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · May 6

Amazing! Congratulations and fantastic work👏🏼

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Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · Apr 24

York Law School is advertising an open funded full-time on-campus PhD position,with stipend + fee waiver at the home rate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an internationally renowned university and a vibrant law school, supervised by our fantastic academic staff.

Closing date May 31st.

York Law School Studentship - York Law School, University of York

York Law School has funding available to support one full-time campus-based PhD studentship.

www.york.ac.uk

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JP Fassnidge @drfassnidge.bsky.social · Mar 19

A great hybrid session of the Virtual Criminal Law Group with @mattmatravers.bsky.social in Edinburgh, speaking about public nuisance offences and their rationales. Lovely to see friends and to have such a great discussion!

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York Law School, University of York @uoy-yorklawschool.bsky.social · Mar 19

Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social has supported Liberty in submitting evidence to the Public Bill Committee on the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. The Bill proposes introducing offences aimed at organised immigration crime.

#Asylum #Immigration #YLS #UoY #Law #UKLaw #Research

Liberty

Liberty challenges injustice, defends freedom and campaigns to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly. Join us. Stand up to power.

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Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · Feb 25

Cheers Eppie - may also be of interest to @drmagdafurgalska.bsky.social

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Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · Feb 3

@frasoliman.bsky.social and I are among BUPs most downloaded authors of 2024!
You can read our paper "Decriminalising terror: for a zemiology of counterterrorism" and the whole collection free until Feb 28th!

Most downloaded collection: bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/page/most-re...

Most read articles collection

bristoluniversitypressdigital.com

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Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · Jan 15

Prosecutions, evidence, and mind-set material in terrorism cases 📄

Fresh off the presses and delivered this week to enjoy in print form. For anyone who does not receive Legal Studies in the mail however, fear not! The paper is available open access: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

A picture of the first page of the linked article in print

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Sue Westwood @woman4equality.bsky.social · Dec 15

Just arrived. Currently working on: LGBTQ+ menopause; older LGBTQ+ rights in care contexts; older people & armed conflict; building international research network on older persons' human rights with @cahr-york.bsky.social & @ox.ac.uk. If you've similar interests in one/all areas do get in touch.

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Jonathan Duffy @sixjbd.bsky.social · Dec 6

Please help grow the BlueSky community of UK based criminal lawyers by Reposting this.

If you would like to be added to the list, please ask.

go.bsky.app/AFdD66T

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Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · Dec 6

Hi Jonathan, great idea! Could I be added please?

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Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · Nov 29

Judges have an important role to play - not only in the sometimes incredibly complex task of sentencing autistic young people convicted of terrorism offences. They should also be mindful of the jury and issue warnings to mitigate the risk of bias and prejudice arising from mind-set evidence.

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Dr Kajsa Dinesson @dinesson.bsky.social · Nov 29

At the Royal Courts of Justice today sharing insights and challenges around the sentencing of autistic young people for terrorism offences.

This included reflections on courtrooms, expert evidence, reasonable excuses and curiosity, and mind-set material: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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