The University of Manchester Law School

The University of Manchester Law School This is the official page for The University of Manchester Law Dept. Our website is www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/law

Expert legal education since 1872

The University of Manchester’s Law School has continued its dedication to providing high quality legal education for over 140 years. Today, surveys confirm us as one of the UK’s leading law schools, with teaching rated as “excellent” in the latest Higher Education Funding Council for England and student satisfaction results consistently above 90%. As well as qual

ifying law degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, we also offer courses in criminology, healthcare ethics, bioethics and medical law, making our range of specialisms one of the broadest in the country and the expertise of our staff sought after all over the world. International reputation

Many of our academics have research links with overseas organisations such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation and a number of legal authorities and international law schools. Such a network means we can offer student exchange programmes with universities in Europe, USA, Australia and Singapore, enriching the student experience of those who study with us. Our School is also the UK member of the Consortium of European Law Schools which was awarded funding from the EU to establish a Europe-China School of Law (ECSL) in Beijing. The new School opened in 2008 and is the first of its kind, offering courses that span both Chinese and Western law and strengthening the education links between Manchester and one of today’s biggest global economies. Social responsibility

We are held in high esteem by the legal profession and many leading solicitors provide us with sponsorship. This includes the funding of our Legal Advice Centre, which was opened in 2000 to provide our students with practical experience in pro bono legal work, and a free legal advice service to the local community.

Laura O’Donovan, Sarah Devaney, Alexandra Mullock and Victoria L Moore discussed how evidence from recent maternity care...
26/05/2026

Laura O’Donovan, Sarah Devaney, Alexandra Mullock and Victoria L Moore discussed how evidence from recent maternity care scandals is explored to reveal how epistemic injustice is contributing to harmful outcomes, and how understanding the misogyny and racism that underpins epistemic injustice in this context can lead to improved patient safety in their Medical Law Review paper. Free access: https://academic.oup.com/medlaw/article/34/2/fwag009/8658728?login=false The University of Manchester School of Social Sciences

Abstract. Since 2019, numerous reports (both official and charity-led) have been published detailing patient care and safety failings in areas of women’s h

The University of Manchester Law Department, in collaboration with the UK Constitutional Law Association, was delighted ...
22/05/2026

The University of Manchester Law Department, in collaboration with the UK Constitutional Law Association, was delighted to host a conference on the Future of Constitutional Reform in the United Kingdom on 20-21 May 2026. The conference was organised by Javier Garcia Oliva, Luke Graham and Guy Baldwin, and generously supported by the Hallsworth Conference Fund. The University of Manchester School of Social Sciences

New work by Alan Cunningham on speculative universal relational frameworks in property theory and the question of how we...
19/05/2026

New work by Alan Cunningham on speculative universal relational frameworks in property theory and the question of how we 'house' ourselves and others - or not - within society.

Alien Phenomenology, Self-Exclusion, and Property Rights, Law, Culture and the Humanities, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17438721261439283 The University of Manchester School of Social Sciences

Rights, undoubtedly emancipatory and crucial in terms of autonomy and the manifestation of the self, also contain the potential for a troubling universalism and...

Danielle Griffiths, Alex Mullock, Barry Lyons and Ian Freckleton discuss how people are being seriously harmed by invasi...
15/05/2026

Danielle Griffiths, Alex Mullock, Barry Lyons and Ian Freckleton discuss how people are being seriously harmed by invasive cosmetic procedures, and why better regulation is needed to address this problem The University of Manchester School of Social Sciences

Danielle Griffiths and colleagues argue that the rise in invasive cosmetic procedures demands tighter regulation, better consumer protection, and greater awareness In 2024, Alice Webb died after a non-surgical Brazilian butt lift, a cosmetic procedure that was done in the UK by a provider who was no...

What human rights obligations exist to protect the population as a whole? Dr Guy Baldwin explores this question in a tho...
07/05/2026

What human rights obligations exist to protect the population as a whole? Dr Guy Baldwin explores this question in a thought provoking paper in Judicial Review: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10854681.2025.2556618 The University of Manchester School of Social Sciences

Published in Judicial Review (Vol. 30, No. 3, 2025)

🎉 What a powerful evening at our Annual Christabel Pankhurst Lecture!Yesterday, distinguished legal leader and equality ...
07/05/2026

🎉 What a powerful evening at our Annual Christabel Pankhurst Lecture!

Yesterday, distinguished legal leader and equality advocate Dr I. Stephanie Boyce CBE FKC delivered our Annual Christabel Pankhurst Lecture Her lecture, “PUSHing for Justice: Women, Power and the Unfinished Fight for Equality”, invited us to reflect not only on progress, but on responsibility, legacy, and action.

Key takeaways: ⚖️ Representation alone does not equal transformation

🚪 Progress too often rewards conformity over courage
🔥 Perseverance is an active, collective act — not passive resilience
📣 Rights are not self‑sustaining; they require vigilance, leadership, and accountability
🤝 Real change depends on solidarity and shared responsibility across generations

Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online for such a thoughtful and wide‑ranging discussion on law, leadership, equality and justice.

📍 Full recording and article coming soon.

Who has, and who should enjoy access to the right to strike in the new world of work?Our lecturer, Ricardo Buendia, and ...
01/05/2026

Who has, and who should enjoy access to the right to strike in the new world of work?

Our lecturer, Ricardo Buendia, and Prof. Nicola Contouris (UCL) have published the chapter 'Access to the Right to Strike Through the Employment Relationship and its Problems' in the open-access book 'The Right to Strike Reimagined'. Check it out here:

📢 Last chance to register: Christabel Pankhurst Lecture 2026Join us tomorrow for ‘PUSHing for Justice: Women, Power and ...
30/04/2026

📢 Last chance to register: Christabel Pankhurst Lecture 2026

Join us tomorrow for ‘PUSHing for Justice: Women, Power and the Unfinished Fight for Equality’ — a powerful and timely conversation on leadership, inequality, and lasting change.

We are honoured to welcome I. Stephanie Boyce CBE FKC, a trailblazing voice in the legal profession, for this year’s Christabel Pankhurst Lecture 2026.

Drawing on her journey—from a first-generation, low-income background to national leadership—Stephanie will explore:

• What it truly means to lead as a woman in systems resistant to change
• Why progress toward gender equality remains uneven
• How structural inequalities persist despite improved representation

This lecture is a call to move beyond symbolism and towards meaningful, sustained reform—ensuring the next generation inherits a profession built on fairness, dignity, and equality.

Event Details:
🗓️ Wednesday, 29 April 2026
🕔 4:00–6:30 pm (including networking reception)
📍 University of Manchester, Roscoe Building, Theatre B (Hybrid event)
🎟️ Secure your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christabel-pankhurst-lecture-2026-tickets-1978588569674?aff=oddtdtcreator

Inspired by the legacy of Christabel Pankhurst, this is your opportunity to be part of shaping a more inclusive future.

30/04/2026

Supporting Law students in their use of AI

Are you an undergraduate or postgraduate student registered for a Law programme at the University of Manchester? Do you use AI to support your studies (excluding use for assessment)? Which tools do you use? What guidance would you like on how to use AI more effectively and the ethical issues in using these tools? Or what factors are influencing you not to use AI to support your studies?

Could you answer some questions to help us to design resources to help Law students at this university use AI more effectively and better understand the ethical issues?

Please click on this link: https://www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_6FPDWP6HZaX6fT8 to answer the anonymous survey questions. The survey should not take longer than 20 minutes and will close on 15th May 2026.

If you have any questions please contact Gillian Ulph ([email protected]) or Eleanor Aspey ([email protected])

Anonymous survey for University of Manchester project run by Eleanor Aspey and Gillian Ulph

Roundtable on the Magna Carta and Common Law Rights with Lord Mance, Lord Carnwath, Dinah Rose KC, Prof David Feldman, P...
24/04/2026

Roundtable on the Magna Carta and Common Law Rights with Lord Mance, Lord Carnwath, Dinah Rose KC, Prof David Feldman, Prof Javier Garcia Oliva and Rev’d Prof Helen Hall

On 22nd April, Manchester Law hosted this event in Manchester Museum, giving colleagues, the UG and PGR/T communities and members of the public a chance to hear presentations from the panellists and participate in the discussion. The speakers provided fascinating insights, enjoyed engaging with the Manchester Law family and reported how impressed they were by our students. Thank you to everyone who contributed! The University of Manchester School of Social Sciences

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