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Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · 10d

🎉 Congratulations to Professor Jordan English on receiving the Society of Legal Scholars' prestigious Peter Birks Prize for his book 'Discharge of Contractual Obligations'📖
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Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · 11d

Follow our new Oxford Law Research newsletter on LinkedIn 👀🏛️🗨️

Subscribe to keep up with the latest legal research, insights and developments from the Faculty of Law at the University of Oxford that are having a global impact 🌏✅

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Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · 18d

See the latest Conversations on Consent video interview featuring Professor Robin West from Georgetown University Law Center on the topic of 'What's Wrong with Consent' 🎤 👀

These videos are part of an ongoing project led by Dr Kate Greasley, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Oxford 🏛️

Robin West: What’s Wrong with Consent

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Bonavero Institute of Human Rights @bonavero.bsky.social · 26d

Our 2024–25 Annual Highlights Report launches today.

As we head into a new term, we’re proud to reflect on a year of impactful events, research, and global collaboration.

Thank you to our community and partners — your support made it all possible.

📄 Download the report: bit.ly/3Kmfgac

front cover of the Annual Highlights Report

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Bonavero Institute of Human Rights @bonavero.bsky.social · 27d

We welcome @theobserveruk.bsky.social's piece on myths around the ECHR and UK immigration. Our research shows:
– Misreporting of court cases is common
– Successful human rights appeals are rare
– Evidence, not exaggeration, must guide policy

observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

#HumanRights #Immigration

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Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · Sep 5

🎉Congratulations to Bettina Lange who has been awarded the title of full Professor in this year's Recognition of Distinction exercise 👏

To reach this award individuals must demonstrate excellence in their research and a record of effective teaching.

Read more 👇 www.law.ox.ac.uk/content/news...

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · Sep 4

NEW: An Oxford report warns that misleading media coverage is shaping public debate on immigration and human rights.

The study finds the ECHR is frequently misreported in deportation cases, fueling misconceptions that erode trust in the legal system.

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Silhouettes of three people in front of a weathered British flag, with the headline: Misrepresentations around human rights and immigration fuelling calls to quit ECHR, Oxford report finds

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Bonavero Institute of Human Rights @bonavero.bsky.social · Sep 4

A new report from the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights at the University of Oxford examines how the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is represented in the UK media 📄

Read more 👇 www.law.ox.ac.uk/echr

@ox.ac.uk @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social

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Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · Aug 20

📣 A new series of Conversations on Consent interviews has launched on our YouTube channel 💻

In conversation with the Faculty of Law’s Dr Kate Greasley, Professor Georgi Gardiner of Tulane University discusses believing women and the problem of undue doubt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdOzQ0fZbpY📣

Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · Aug 18

Proud of our Oxford Law students reaching quarter-finals at Nuremberg Moot Court Competition! 🏆

Ashlyn Cheong, Dane Luo, Parul Sinha & Syed Adil competed against 129 teams worldwide, winning Best Defence Memorial Award.
Great work! 👏
Read the news: zurl.co/4H0wQ
#OxfordLaw #Mooting

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Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · Aug 18

🚀 We're hiring! Communications Officer at Bonavero Institute of Human Rights.

Create comms strategy, work with researchers & engage audiences on human rights topics.

Part-time permanent role at Oxford with hybrid working.

Apply: zurl.co/nmzhj
Deadline: 5 Sept 2025

#Jobs #HumanRights

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Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · Aug 15

🎉 Congratulations to our Oxford Law students at the Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition!
🏆 William Foxton (St Anne's) - 2nd best speaker

🏆 Chloe Kwan - Outstanding performance
9th place out of 85 teams at UN Geneva! 👏⚖️ zurl.co/lPwRn
#OxfordLaw #Mooting

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Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · Aug 14

Congratulations to the students receiving their A-Level results today 🎉 👏

At the Faculty of Law we are excited to welcome our new students this October when they start a new exciting chapter in their education 🎓 🧡

#GoingToOxford #FacultyOfLaw #OxfordUniversity

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · Aug 14

You did it 🎉

Congratulations to everyone who’s secured their place at Oxford - we’ll see you in October.

Welcome to your new home of learning, discovery, and unforgettable moments.

Let us know if you're joining by using the #GoingToOxford hashtag 🎓

#ALevelResultsDay

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Bonavero Institute of Human Rights @bonavero.bsky.social · Aug 12

Aditi Sadhu from India, is our third summer school scholarship student. She found summer school a transformative experience - "It’s making me unlearn and relearn, and making me question and challenge myself every step of the way."

Read Aditi's interview on our website bit.ly/4fx2tgJ
#summerschool

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Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · Aug 8

Professor Lavanya Rajamani discusses landmark ICJ climate opinion in two leading podcasts. As External Counsel for Vanuatu, she offers unique insights on this significant development in international climate law 🎙️

Read more and find links to both podcasts on our website 👇
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Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · Aug 5

Emma Chamberlain OBE, Visiting Professor in Taxation Law at the University of Oxford, has recently featured in BBC Radio 4's Too Long; Didn't Read providing expert insight into wealth tax 🎧

Read more about the podcast and find a link to listen on our website 👇 shorturl.at/9xzKG

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Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · Aug 4

📣 From October 2025 two new exciting courses will be added to the options list for undergraduate law students at the University of Oxford 👀 Law and Technology, and Introduction to Asian Comparative Laws 📖

Read more on our website 👇 www.law.ox.ac.uk/content/news...

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Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · Aug 4

Oxford is launching a new MSc to bridge the gap between legal, political, and technological innovation. We are seeking input from professionals, employers and alumni to ensure this provides real world impact✅

To participate please complete this short survey online1.snapsurveys.com/auto82?id=d1

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Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · Aug 1

☀️ The ExpLaw Summer School is a 2 day residential programme sponsored by Freshfields that gives UK state school students an insight into life as an Oxford law student 📖 ⚖️ We have enjoyed seeing those that have joined us this week 💜

Find out more about ExpLaw on our website 👇 lnkd.in/eqV78mTB

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Bonavero Institute of Human Rights @bonavero.bsky.social · Jul 29

Good luck today and tomorrow to our Summer School students in their exams!

Those who have elected to, and are eligible, will gain credits from their participation in the summer school against their Bar exams from The American Bar Association.

Summer school students enjoying a BBQ in the grounds at Oxford University

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Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · Jul 25

📣 We're hiring!
The Faculty of Law needs a Postgraduate Student Administration Officer to support our BCL/MJur and PGR programmes.

Full-time, permanent, hybrid working. £31,459-£39,749 p.a.

Apply by midday, 20 August 2025:
zurl.co/afFFx

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Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · Jul 24

The Faculty is pleased to announce the publication of Private Law and Building Safety. This book is edited by Susan Bright and Ben McFarlane from the University of Oxford, and Matthew Bell and Andrew Robertson from the University of Melbourne.

Read more👇 shorturl.at/Cfhnw

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Faculty of Law @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social · Jul 22

🚀 Help shape the future of Law, Politics, and AI at Oxford 🎓

The University is developing a new MSc in Law, Politics, and AI.

If you are a professional, academic, student, or employer interested in these fields, we would value your input.

Please complete this short survey👇 shorturl.at/YP0Cc

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Bonavero Institute of Human Rights @bonavero.bsky.social · Jul 22

Join us today at 17.00 BST for a thought-provoking lecture with Prof. Harold Koh: "Human Rights Under Siege in the Age of AI."

Prof. Koh, Sterling Professor at Yale, asks:
“What should we do to preserve human rights in an era of AI, authoritarianism, and global crisis?”

Watch live: bit.ly/4m6LTq6

Picture of Prof. Koh with the event details

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