This is happening NEXT WEEK! We have a huge line-up of amazing drag artists, we've summoned a leading hate crimes law expert in for a Q&A, and we are going to absolutely smash it Come join us, book tickets now - they are going fast!

The EHRC Code of Practice has come into force in Parliament – but what does that mean? transactual.org.uk/blog/2026/07...

You can find our article on RuPaul's Drag Race (as a legal system, an imperfect way of queering law and legality, etc) here: doi.org/10.1080/1752...

So: @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social and I are thinking of proposing a Law and Drag current topic for SLSA 2026 in Newcastle next year! The question is: who would be willing to join us...? Comment, DM, send to friends and foes, etc if interested or want to bounce ideas! @lawsadrag.bsky.social

ARTS NEWS: Inter Alia by Suzie Miller, starring Olivier award winning Rosamund Pike, is streaming in UK from today 👇 @nationaltheatre.org.uk; delighted that @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social will be reviewing for us; recent work by James G-Reeves aka Alice Aforethought includes … tinyurl.com/5bptu3fs

Last week, @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social and I presented our Law's a Drag papers at IVR 2026 at Kadir Has University, Istanbul. We talked about our cabarets, our analysis of the aesthetics of drag adjudication, and future projects! @lsjleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social @lawsadrag.bsky.social

And you can book tickets for our new "Hate Crimes Live!" Cabaret on 23rd July here too! We're discussing the changes to hate crimes legislation in England and Wales, what this means to our queer communities - and showcasing amazing local drag artists: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hate-crime...

The Government has finally published its draft Bill on conversion practices. My latest article for The Conversation explains what the Bill would do, where it departs from int’l standards, and the key questions that must be considered in pre-legislative scrutiny. theconversation.com/uk-plans-con...

Day 1 complete! Cats, conference, coffees, and cocktails @glexareen.bsky.social @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social

Save the date! Law's a Drag are hosting our "Hate Crimes Live!" Cabaret 23 July, Wharf Chambers, Leeds New legislation has expanded hate crimes laws. We use art, drag, comedy, and performance, to explore what this means for queer, trans, and disabled people: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hate-crime...

It's Pride month! So why not read a big gay article I wrote with @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social that we published under our actual drag names! It's about Drag Race as a legal system, "dragging up" as a means of queering, and the rigid overbearing homonormativity of RuPaul doi.org/10.1080/1752...

Patagonia said it's suing environmentalist drag queen Pattie Gonia for a “nominal” $1 in damages alongside legal fees Understand more: https://www.wearequeeraf.com/understand-the-lgbtqia-news-30/#%E2%9A%96%EF%B8%8F-pattie-gonia-sued-by-patagonia

Law's a Drag are hosting a new cabaret: 💥 Hate Crimes Live! 💥 Crimes motivated by hostility towards queer people, trans people, and disabled people are now "aggravated offences." What does this mean? How does this help these communities? Does it go far enough? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hate-crime...

Law's a Drag are hosting a new cabaret: 💥 Hate Crimes Live! 💥 Crimes motivated by hostility towards queer people, trans people, and disabled people are now "aggravated offences." What does this mean? How does this help these communities? Does it go far enough? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hate-crime...

Another drag artist threatened with legal action over their drag moniker, by a powerful corporation: www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...

Consider yourself SCHOOLED! Overjoyed to be invited to perform with @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social for Packin Heat's "Get Schooled" Gun Show - celebrating educators who also perform in drag! Our @lawsadrag.bsky.social "law school redux" piece absolutely ate 📸 by the talented @dannehgleave.bsky.social

Friend, colleague and menace @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social and I were invited by Packin Heat to perform at The Gun Show, Wharf Chambers, Leeds. Theme was "GET SCHOOLED" so Fox did messy fun chemistry, I did the Dean from Community, and jointly we did our Illegally Blonde number! 🫦

Belfast drag artist Cherrie Ontop gets a substantive settlement after a defamation claim, following abuse over her involvement in drag story time. Good news! www.scenemag.co.uk/talktv-pays-...

Durham Pride agreeing with the performers' union Equity to set standards for pay, and safe working conditions, for drag artists? We love to see it! www.ier.org.uk/news/perform...

🚨🏳️‍⚧️ New Campaign! 🩺 At Good Law Project, we're sick of 'trans broken arm syndrome'. People are being denied access to healthcare which has nothing to do with their gender identity - simply because they're trans. We plan to challenge this. First off: we're writing to the NHS. Will you join us? 👇

Community building collaboration impact research yasss queen slay the REF boots down c'mon mama Ru give the queen her ESRC funding

What's he talking about, you may be asking? Come to Packin Heat's Gun Show, Wharf Chambers, Leeds, on 15th May to find out, because I will be performing an education-related drag act as @aliceaforethought.bsky.social ! www.eventbookings.com/b/event/the-... Book now ya bastards xoxo #lawsadrag

Dragademic name idea: quantitative / stats researcher called Belle Curves

Yesterday we ran a training session for the #lawsadrag critical queer legal clinic, with @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social and @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social shown here talking about working with drag artists, queer theory, and thinking about law in a more useful and drag-friendly way

Did you ever read @aliceaforethought.bsky.social and @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social's article on how RuPaul's Drag Race is a legal system, and how drag can queer (or "drag up") legal institutions, aesthetics, and norms? It's a camp old time! Read below: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Did you ever read @aliceaforethought.bsky.social and @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social's article on how RuPaul's Drag Race is a legal system, and how drag can queer (or "drag up") legal institutions, aesthetics, and norms? It's a camp old time! Read below: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

15th May: get it in your diaries NOW girls because guess what's happening in Leeds that day...? 🫦 That's right, Alice and Fox are performing in another show! Pencil it in your calendars and await further details! 😘💋

Our colleagues over at @lawsadrag.bsky.social (@jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social and @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social) have penned a blog for @slsauk.bsky.social! '“Law is a cabaret, old chum” - How Law’s a Drag uses theatre for engagement and outreach, and how you could too'. Check it out 👇

Learn about how we use drag as a means of sharing, teaching, and reaching out to our communities - and how you can use art and theatre for outreach too!

Co-authored this blog post about using drag, theatre, and fun to share research: to inspire, to educate, and to reach out to the community. Give it a read and a share! 💋

Ending out my #SLSA2026 with @lawsadrag.bsky.social and the wonderful @aliceaforethought.bsky.social and @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social presenting about what has been going on with the Law's A Drag project since they introduced it to SLSA in 2024. A fabulous end to a spectacular conference!

Immaculate karaoke vibes with the #slsa2026 singalong divas @kaycrosby.bsky.social @sandraduffy.bsky.social @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social @feminomenologist.bsky.social @rinewithoutacat.bsky.social

It was a huge (and unexpected) privilege to be asked to step in and join the plenary on Protest and Progress. There's so much we as lawyers & academics can learn from drag artists by listening, cooperating, and supporting one another. Thanks everyone! @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social @lawsadrag.bsky.social

Packed and vital first session for the Law in the Culture Wars session at the @slsauk.bsky.social with contributions from @apowelllaw.bsky.social @sandraduffy.bsky.social @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social

In place for the SLSA Plenary Session with @jgreenwoodreeves.bsky.social and @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social !

Who is ready for #slsa2026 in Brighton next week!? @drfoxpopuli.bsky.social and I have put our slides together in advance! Very professional! Come see our paper, 1130-1300 on Wednesday 1st April, in Jubilee 1.15. It'll be a camp old rundown of our recent #lawsadrag shenanigans... 💋

A shortish note from me on intersex conditions and the Equality Act 2010. robmullins.substack.com/p/intersex-c...

For those of you looking to follow some more queer scholar-activists in 2026, check out this starter pack with many fabulous folks. ✊🏾🌈

A drag artist tried to sue Netflix for a background character's likeness of her, that featured briefly in the gay spy series Q Force. First Amendment vs unauthorised use of personal likeness. She was unsuccessful. Camp, fun little legal read this: reason.com/volokh/2026/... #lawsadrag

Our very own @echrhawk.bsky.social will be presenting at a conference organised by the public law team at @uomlaw.bsky.social and @ukcla.bsky.social held 20-21 May 2026, asking, "Are human rights protections universal even in the UK?" ukconstitutionallaw.org/2026/03/20/c...

Really fascinating work here on the celebration of drag, history, and gender fluidity in the face of regressive anti-trans legislative proposals in India homegrown.co.in/homegrown-ex...

We have a joke about the Equality Act, it's quite good but it might need updating

Are you an academic, lawyer, drag artist, or someone interested in any of these areas!? There's never been a better time to join Law's a Drag! We want to have more artists, experts, drag fans, and queer joy in our network. Get in contact! Join our mail list! Find out more here: lawsadrag.org.uk

This amazing event is tomorrow! Sign up with the link below!

📣Just one week to go until this great @lsjleeds.bsky.social event! Learn more and register 👇

hey is "Miss Conduct-in-Public-Office" already taken as a drag name, or

We're also hosting a panel with Prof. Conaghan and experts across @lawatleeds.bsky.social to discuss how feminist theories could inform many pressing legal issues today. Join in the discussions! 📅 10 March ⏰️ 2pm 📌 Liberty, G.32 Free tickets and more info below www.tickettailor.com/events/schoo...