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Feminist. Criminologist. Academic. FRIVA lead.
https://essl.leeds.ac.uk/law/staff/204/dr-sam-lewis
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Helen Bonnick
7 days ago
Powerful and distressing reporting on the BBC website today. Many people having been shouting about this for a long time. Hoping this helps to being change.
#adoption
#CPV
#CAPVA
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Parents threatened by authorities as 1,000 adopted children returned to care
Families seeking help for their childrenās complex needs describe threats of police action against them.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0kdv1x83gko
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Liam Thorp
8 days ago
The UK, where the day after a decision to take half a million children out of poverty, the media & political world has been full of sneering at those same children & their families, labelling them as āBenefits Streetā, while the same people are moaning about a tax on Ā£2m mansions. Shameful stuff.
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University of Leeds - School of Law
8 days ago
š¢ School of Law academics in the news!
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discuss the Feminist Research Into Violence & Abuse Network, driving vital research on gendered violence, from rural abuse to womenās safety in parks. Read more in the Yorkshire Postš
tinyurl.com/2v2tf269
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How West Yorkshire is stepping up to help eliminate violence against women - Alison Lowe & Dr Sam Lewis
November 25 marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It is a stark reminder that gender-based violence remains a widespread crisis. The statistics speak for themselves. ...
https://tinyurl.com/2v2tf269
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Donāt be like Kim Kardashian.
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University of Leeds - School of Law
about 1 month ago
Dr Rebecca Shawās āChanging the Narrative of Domestic Abuseā is a creative, evidence-based programme of Relationships, Sex and Health Education lessons on domestic abuse aimed at secondary school students years 7-11. Learn more about this vital resourceš
tinyurl.com/yhpzs2wa
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Itās about time.
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
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āWeāre working to root out medical misogyny and ensure mo...
To avoid preventable deaths, we must dismantle a culture that allows the dismissal of human experience
https://observer.co.uk/news/opinion-and-ideas/article/were-working-to-root-out-medical-misogyny-and-ensure-mothers-voices-are-heard
about 1 month ago
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Hetan Shah
about 1 month ago
āThe CBI and Universities UK⦠said universities already subsidised research by Ā£5.4 billion a year, largely through international student income. A levy would "accelerate contraction" in research and innovation, they warned.ā
www.thetimes.com/article/95f2...
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Tax on international students would be crippling, universities say
The Confederation of British Industry and Universities UK warn plans for a 6% levy will also affect the wider economy
https://www.thetimes.com/article/95f2519f-13b2-42f1-b212-940f68c0fb57?shareToken=e53fb284de65c962a100aacdc4f6f753
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Roland Smith
about 1 month ago
We in the UK will work out far too late that this is a bad thing.
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Hetan Shah
about 1 month ago
Government has published one of those quiet but important documents that might get overlooked as it is not 'newsy'. The headline finding is that £1 of public R&D investment generates £8 in net economic benefits for the UK over the long term
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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The value of public R&D
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-value-of-public-rd/the-value-of-public-rd
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Remember LOP
about 1 month ago
WOMEN RECLAIM THE NIGHT There are lots of Reclaim the Night events across West Yorkshire this weekend - here's Leeds Other Paper's report of the first one, back in 1977.
#ReclaimTheNight
#SaferStreets
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Developments in AI are outpacing measures to ensure privacy and fairness, and prevent bias. In that context, this is very worrying: Meta Layoffs Included Employees Who Monitored Risks to User Privacy
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/t...
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Meta Layoffs Included Employees Who Monitored Risks to User Privacy
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/technology/meta-layoffs-user-privacy.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
about 1 month ago
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Anil Dash
about 2 months ago
Okay, for the folks who asked: here's the majority AI view, writing up the reasonable, thoughtful view on AI that the vast majority of people in tech hold, that gets overshadowed by the bluster and hype of the tycoons trying to shill their nonsense.
anildash.com/2025/10/17/t...
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The Majority AI View - Anil Dash
A blog about making culture. Since 1999.
https://anildash.com/2025/10/17/the-majority-ai-view/
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Ferhat Tura
about 2 months ago
Our latest paper(with Ruth Weir, Niels Blom, Oluwole Adeniyi) entitled Increases In Disadvantage and Instability Are Associated With Rising Violence is finally published in the British Journal of Criminology!
doi.org/10.1093/bjc/...
LinkedIn post:
www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...
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Increases In Disadvantage and Instability Are Associated With Rising Violence
Abstract. This study explores the relationship between changes in neighbourhood characteristics and changes in violence rates across England and Wales from
https://doi.org/10.1093/bjc/azaf080
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Victim-survivorsā lives are being put on hold for years whilst waiting for cases to come to court. Many withdraw rather than continuing in a system that is exacerbating their hurt and harm. This is not justice š
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Woman dropped sex assault case after years of court delays
The woman said she endured years of pain after being assaulted by a taxi driver on her birthday.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy50zp3dvxro
about 2 months ago
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LEX Network
about 2 months ago
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George Peretz KC
about 2 months ago
Calling law students interested in public law: the ALBA mooting competition is now under way. Details here. Academics/practitioners - please pass on.
adminlaw.org.uk/event/the-ca...
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The Catherine Callaghan Moot 2025 - ALBA
https://adminlaw.org.uk/event/the-catherine-callaghan-moot-2025/
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Iām delighted to be attending this sumposium on religion and violence this afternoon.
shilohproject.blog/announcing-a...
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Announcing a day of events on Religion and Violence ā 8 October 2025
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> On Wednesday 8 October 2025, on the Leeds University campus (West Yorkshire, UK), we are organising a series of events centred
https://shilohproject.blog/announcing-a-day-of-events-on-religion-and-violence-8-october-2025/
about 2 months ago
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University of Leeds - School of Law
2 months ago
Vital new research by
@dralimalik.bsky.social
and funded by
@vp-centre.bsky.social
explores the role of Local Resilience Forums in preparing for and responding to the impacts of the climate crisis. For his recommendations, check out the article belowš
tinyurl.com/3fsxdns9
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This is not ideal. If you feel unwell, please test. Covid is still very much around.
2 months ago
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Zack Polanski
2 months ago
The truth: we need migration. The problem: too many politicians are terrified to say it. Why? They're led by a) toxicity of the charlatans & b) wealthy media organisations who demand these useful distractions rather than us talking about inequality. Reject it. Draw the line.
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New in the New York Times: President Trump complains that offences in the home are spoiling his crime figures & shouldnāt count as crimes. In other news, approximately 10m people in the US - mainly women - experience family violence each year. š¤Ø
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My first session at the European Society of Criminology conference 2025 was an editors-meet-critics session discussing this fascinating new book on rural criminology in global perspective.
#ESC2025
#Athens2025
3 months ago
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Women's Health Matters
3 months ago
š¢ Important information: A UK-wide emergency alert test will sound on all mobile phones at this Sunday (7th September) at 3pm, even if they're on silent. Remember, you CAN opt out of this test. If you need to turn off alerts for safety reasons, follow these steps:
www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...
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Steve Tombs
4 months ago
The European Society of Criminology is normalizing war crime, crimes against humanity and genocide. We demand action from the ESC: please sign the petition to end complicity and circulate widely
@europeangroup.bsky.social
@critcrim.bsky.social
eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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Demand action from the ESC: petition to end complicity
We, criminologists and criminal justice scholars, are alarmed by several recent decisions by the European Society of Criminology Executive Board and Eurocrim local organizing and scientific committee ...
https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSckojuxAcjtI0xRkJN1WcbeGNcYZQFWE0520q0JSjm53jPb2w%2Fviewform%3Fpli%3D1&data=05%7C02%7Csteve.tombs%40open.ac.uk%7C3c3cf48a222c4cd88c6c08dde0dd7122%7C0e2ed45596af4100bed3a8e5fd981685%7C0%7C0%7C638913963864717884%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=e9wBupfE%2BaBkHYYzLr%2B6SR8Fqsjfdif7cIp3a0gkUgI%3D&reserved=0
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Robert Reiner
3 months ago
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/08...
Very useful critique of neoclassical economics and the neoliberal revolution it inspired. Especially helpful are the tips for rebuilding an economy geared to welfare and justice. If only Rachel Reeves and the Treasury paid attention
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Capital, Capitalism, and the Capture of Democracy: A Conversation with John Christensen
Capital might be a hopeful human achievement, but capitalism has captured democracy for the few: a conversation with John Christensen. The audio version, for reasons known only to it, is not embeddi...
https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/08/27/capital-capitalism-and-the-capture-of-democracy-a-conversation-with-john-christensen/
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Yes, and weāve known this for years. ESRC-funded research published in 2019 revealed the problems with the DASH risk assessment. See:
academic.oup.com/bjc/article/...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Domestic violence screening tool should be replaced, Jess Phillips says
Safeguarding minister says tool used to decide which domestic abuse victims get support doesnāt work
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/aug/26/domestic-violence-screening-tool-should-be-replaced-jess-phillips-says
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Brian Groom
4 months ago
Salford pioneered play streets, traffic-free from 8am till sunset (borrowed from New York) in the 1930s. Legislation followed: there were 700 in England and Wales in the 1950s, largely forgotten by the 1980s.
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The genocide in Gaza & action by academic medics & others asking the Government to act (please see below). I signed this open letter today, and wanted to share it with other academic lawyers, criminologists & concerned others.
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University of Leeds - School of Law
4 months ago
Our Professor
@grahamfarrell.bsky.social
weighs in on Nigel Farage's plans to halve crime in 5 years in the
@economist.com
. On Farage's plan to hire 30k new police officers, Prof Farrell says: āIt would have diminishing returns and wouldnāt cut crime much at all.ā Read more:
tinyurl.com/45cj4mh6
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Does Nigel Farageās plan for halving crime in Britain add up?
No. But that might not be the point
https://tinyurl.com/45cj4mh6
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Yorkshire Bylines
4 months ago
āļø 'Behaviouralā responses to DWP policy: weaponising the need to survive Minister suggests benefit cuts will spur ābehavioural changeā ā a claim critics describe as cruel, ignorant, and deeply stigmatising to people with disabilities By Maria Rosewood
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āBehaviouralā responses to DWP policy: weaponising the need to survive
Minister suggests benefit cuts will spur ābehavioural changeā ā a claim critics describe as cruel, ignorant, and deeply stigmatising to people with disabilities
https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/politics/behavioural-responses-to-dwp-policy/
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University of Leeds - School of Law
4 months ago
FRIVA brings together academic experts & local stakeholders to improve the lives of women, girls & marginalised communities. Read about their June launch below!
tinyurl.com/2htbnexm
@ccjsleeds.bsky.social
@westyorkspolice.bsky.social
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Gavin Hales
4 months ago
Is there a relationship between immigration and rape/sexual assault? Two charts and an old blog for your consideration. First, immigration vs the prevalence of sexual assault recorded crime the Crime Survey.
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Josiah Mortimer
4 months ago
Two former party leaders set out a vision for universal free childcare in the UK today. In a new report, SiĆ¢n Berry, Green MP, and Mandu Reid, former leader of the Womenās Equality Party, make the case for childcare investment to be recognised as national infrastructure like our hospitals.
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Gender and Justice Journal
4 months ago
#AcademicSky
please amplify this is a new feminist social science journal focused o.
#equality
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#justice
THANK YOU!
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This training looks excellent, and £80 for a 7hr in-person programme is good value. The link to book is here:
www.womenshealthmatters.org.uk/a-compassion...
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5 months ago
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Women's Health Matters
5 months ago
Understanding the Impact of Child Removal on Women is our full-day, in-person training designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and empathy needed to support women affected by child removal. š Upcoming sessions: 3rd November 2025 23rd February 2026 š² Book now via our website!
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Jack Tindale
5 months ago
Phenomenal news story this and I love how the Mail seems quite supportive of it.
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Violence plummets in men's prison after inmates were taught philosophy
Inmates at HMP Wayland, Norfolk, were taught how to live virtuous, peaceful lives based on resilience, rational thinking and self-discipline.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14878957/Violence-mens-prison-inmates-ancient-Greek-philosophy-Stoicism.html
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Some think that child-to-parent violence (CPV) must be less serious than violence & abuse between adults. This tragedy demonstrates just how devastating CPV can be.
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I submitted my responses to the consultation. Itās easy to do, and will help WYCA keep us all safe. Link to consultation below ā¤ļø
www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and...
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West Yorkshire Combined Authority
https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/all-news-and-blogs/play-your-part-in-our-mission-to-tackle-serious-violence/
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I attended a (fabulous!) symposium of artists, poets, academics & others in London yesterday, on menās violence towards women. On the train home, while quietly reading a book, I attracted the unwanted, persistent, loud attention of a drunk man, also travelling to Leeds. I am grateful to the womanā¦
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So this is exciting! Tomorrow Iāll present at a symposium at the RUPTURexibit art gallery in London as part of the Richmond Festival of Art & Ideas. The event is on VAWG and my paper is entitled *Challenging the rural imaginary*
richmondartsandideas.com
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Richmond Arts & Ideas Festival
Richmond communities are uniting this summer to bring you an exciting season exploring the theme Together & Change as part of our Arts & Ideas Festival. Join us for dance, music, exhibitions, theatre,...
https://richmondartsandideas.com/
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Dr. Elizabeth Sawin
5 months ago
Some of us need to fight within the system, some of us need to create new systems, some us need to tend the wounded, some of us need to stand in the way of harm, and all of us need to support the ones doing the things that is not, right now, our thing to do. Good thing there are a lot of us.
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We launched the Feminist Research Into Violence & Abuse (FRIVA) network on Friday. Thanks to all the practitioners, policymakers & academics who joined us. Heartfelt thanks also go to West Yorkshire Combined Authority for its support. (Below post shared from LinkedIn)
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Sandra Wachter
7 months ago
"LLMs do not distinguish between fact & fiction. They are not designed to tell the truth. They are designed to persuade, yet they are implemented in sectors where truth & detail matter, e.g. education, science, health, the media, law, & finance." My interview
@washingtonpost.com
tinyurl.com/2e7253ja
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AI is more persuasive than a human in a debate, study finds
When provided basic demographic information on their opponents, AI chatbots adapted their arguments and became more persuasive than humans in online debates.
https://tinyurl.com/2e7253ja
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University of Leeds
6 months ago
EU law but make it playable š® A new video game created by Dr Josh Warburton at the
@lawatleeds.bsky.social
helps students explore legal decision-making through interactive scenarios. Prudence Juris puts students in control, making legal concepts more engaging and easier to apply š§µ
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Thinking about using ChatGPT? You should read this. Itās wild.
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University of Leeds - School of Law
7 months ago
Join us at our Annual Joint Conference on Chinese and UK Commercial Law! š Monday 9-10 June 2025 š Liberty Building (Moot Court) LT (1.28) PLEASE NOTE 1st day is in-person only 2nd day (the Grandall Forum) will be hybrid Register:
tinyurl.com/3ztadve3
@cblpleeds.bsky.social
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Annual Joint Conference on Chinese and UK Commercial Law
Join the University of Leeds and East China University of Political Science and Law for their annual joint conference.
https://tinyurl.com/3ztadve3
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University of Leeds - School of Law
6 months ago
Recently, FRIVA members submitted evidence to UK Parliamentary Inquiries on tackling VAWG. The evidence drew on research with academics, frontline services & third sector partners. š Read more below!
#AcademicSky
#LawSky
#VAWG
#FeministResearch
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Feminist Research Into Violence and Abuse network members support UK Government to tackle violence against women and girls
The Feminist Research Into Violence & Abuse (FRIVA) Network is an interdisciplinary group of scholars working to support women, girls and members of other marginalised groups.
https://tinyurl.com/22yjx7mr
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Prof Sonja Ayeb-Karlsson
6 months ago
I have started posting videos of quotes from the brave mothers interviewed as part of different studies and sharing these resources. We start with England a legal system where you can still be found guilty of contempt of court for speaking about your experience.
#metoofamilycourt
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Bristol University Press
7 months ago
Jade Levellās research has found that boys can be overwhelmed by the "pressure to protect, provide, and be strong, against the experience of being victimised and subordinated through abuse." āŖ@drjadelevell.bsky.social⬠Full report:
buff.ly/YLp4Lbi
Jade's books:
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