Brian Sloan
@briandsloan.bsky.social
Assistant Professor in Property Law, @cambridgelaw.bsky.social; Fellow, @robinsoncollege.bsky.social; Vice Chair, @camsociolegal.bsky.social; Co-Deputy Director, @camfamilylaw.bsky.social. Posts personal.
I participated in this BBC Radio 4 series on inheritance in England and its contemporary problems presented by Tony Hawks last year. It’s being repeated this week at 11.45 on weekday mornings www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
BBC Sounds - Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away on BBC Sounds.
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New post: those wanting Jason Arday to face 'justice' of some kind are not going to get what they want willd10.substack.com/p/how-the-ja...
How the Jason Arday affair will fizzle out
Truth is a social system. Sorry.
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A great scholar. I have very fond memories of his teaching on Philosophy of Criminal Law on the @cambridgelaw.bsky.social LLM in 2006-07. Requiescat in Pace.
Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge@cambcriminology.bsky.social · 7d agoWe remember Professor Andrew von Hirsch, whose work shaped thinking on punishment, justice and criminal responsibility. A valued member of the Institute of Criminology and the Faculty of Law, he leaves an enduring legacy in his ideas, teaching and generosity. www.crim.cam.ac.uk/news/andreas...
We are delighted to share the Criminal Jurisprudence & Philosophy Group's (CrimJur) call for submissions for the academic year 2026-2027! The deadline is 31st of August. We look forward to hearing from you!
Finally finished Miriam Margolyes' "This Much is True". Very entertaining, even if I could never realistically emulate her general approach to life...
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'There is no one on earth quite so wonderful' STEPHEN FRY 'As outrageously entertaining as you'd expect' Daily Express BAFTA-winning actor, voice of ev...
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Here is a free sample chapter from 'Double Lives: Stories of Bigamy in England and Wales, 1604-2024' by Rebecca Probert Explores 420 years of fascinating backstories and unexpected sequels of bigamous marriages 👉 https://bit.ly/4vdHfL8 #FamilyLaw #LegalHistory
The Cambridge Family Law Centre at @cambridgelaw.bsky.social have joined @bsky.app! Do follow them for news of their activities and events: @camfamilylaw.bsky.social. #familylaw #camfamilylaw
Discover 'The Doctrine of Privity in Negligence' by Emily Gordon A persuasive re-assessment of the role of Donoghue v Stevenson on the law of privity in negligence. Available now! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4f23PRT #PrivateLaw #TortLaw
Now available: 'Double Trouble' and 'Double Lives' by Rebecca Probert, exploring 420 years of bigamy law and stories in England and Wales. Double Trouble 📕 https://bit.ly/4fLaK2V Double Lives 📘 https://bit.ly/4vdsYia #FamilyLaw #LegalHistory
Taken yesterday lunchtime, printed by the start of day 2! A fascinating event.
Brian Sloan@briandsloan.bsky.social · 2mo agoI'm in Hamburg for a conference on "Adoption: Models, Motives, and Meanings". I'll be speaking on England and Wales later, and very much citing @juliedoughty.bsky.social. Also looking forward to catching up with former @cambridgelaw.bsky.social colleagues @cfentonglynn.bsky.social & Jens Scherpe!
I'm in Hamburg for a conference on "Adoption: Models, Motives, and Meanings". I'll be speaking on England and Wales later, and very much citing @juliedoughty.bsky.social. Also looking forward to catching up with former @cambridgelaw.bsky.social colleagues @cfentonglynn.bsky.social & Jens Scherpe!
Adoption: Models, Motives, and Meanings
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Now published: 'Modern Studies in Property Law, Volume 13, Part 1' edited by Martin Dixon and Emma Lees Examines a diverse range of topics in property law, reflecting on a variety of current and emerging issues ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ubh9I1 #PropertyLaw
@theofficialjvs.bsky.social & @williamhanson.bsky.social, you might enjoy this: @sionhudson.bsky.social found it in his late grandmother’s record collection.
Our edited collections are published by @hartpublishing.bsky.social. Links can be found here: bit.ly/2zTVwWB. Royalties support future #sociolegal projects. #camsociolegal
Cambridge Socio-Legal Group
The Cambridge Socio-Legal Group is an interdisciplinary discussion forum promoting debate on topical socio-legal issues and empirical research methodology.
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Hart Publishing@hartpublishing.bsky.social · 3mo agoOur sale is still on! Celebrate 30 years of Hart with 30% off books until 24th May 📚✨ Shop the sale ➡️ https://bit.ly/4npuI51 #LegalPublishing #MaySale #AcademicBooks
Formality Requirements for Will-Making: Protecting Testamentary Freedom or Stymying It? A perennial dilemma for succession law is how to balance two, potentially competing, considerations: the desire to maximise ‘testamentary freedom’ (the ability to determine the destination of one’s property on…
Formality Requirements for Will-Making: Protecting Testamentary Freedom or Stymying It?
A perennial dilemma for succession law is how to balance two, potentially competing, considerations: the desire to maximise ‘testamentary freedom’ (the ability to determine the destination of one’s property on death) on the one hand, and the need to protect vulnerable will-makers from the effects of incapacity, coercion and fraud.
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Out now: A Research Agenda for Succession Law Edited by @briandsloan.bsky.social Free - read the Preface and the Introduction: doi.org/10.4337/9781... Available for libraries via Elgaronline. Available in print and eBook through our website: www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97...
A recording of yesterday's fascinating CFL seminar by Maitena Arakistain Arriola (Uni of the Basque Country/CFL/@robinsoncollege.bsky.social) on "Child Contact Arrangements in the Context of Gender-Based Violence. A look at the Spanish no-contact rule" at @cambridgelaw.bsky.social is now available.
Child Contact Arrangements in the Context of Gender-Based Violence. The Spanish no-contact rule
Speaker: Dr Maitena Arakistain Arriola (Assistant Professor in Civil Law, University of the Basque Country; Visiting Fellow CFL; Bye Fellow, Robinson College) Can the pro-contact culture that prevails in the justice system in child arrangement cases be changed through legislative reform? This is exactly what the Spanish legislator tried to do in 2021 when he amended the Civil Code to introduce a no-contact rule in cases of gendered-based violence. Now the presumption is that there will be no contact unless proven to be in the child’s best interests. Has it worked? The number of cases where unsafe contact is still awarded by the courts suggests that it has not, or, at least, not yet. In this seminar we will look at the position under Spanish Law and we will examine some of the arguments used to avoid the new no-contact rule. For more information about the Faculty Family Law Centre (CFL), see: https://www.family.law.cam.ac.uk/
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TODAY! There is still time to register for online attendance, or you can come along in person!
CFL Seminar: 'Child Contact Arrangements in the Context of
Speaker: Dr Maitena Arakistain Arriola (Assistant Professor in Civil Law, University of the Basque Country; Visiting Fellow CFL; Bye Fellow, Robinson College) Can the pro-contact culture that
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Brian Sloan@briandsloan.bsky.social · 4mo agoCFL Seminar: Maitena Arakistain Arriola (Uni of the Basque Country, Visiting Fellow @camfamilylaw, Bye Fellow @RobinsonCamb): "Child Contact Arrangements in the Context of Gender-Based Violence. A look at the Spanish no-contact rule", 29 Apr, 1pm, @cambridgelaw.bsky.social bit.ly/4sIFvZI
📖@elgarpublishing.bsky.social has published 'A Research Agenda for Succession Law' edited by @briandsloan.bsky.social (@robinsoncollege.bsky.social) bringing together international scholars to map out the future of legal research in the field of inheritance and estates: 🔗https://bit.ly/4u55PxE
A reminder of Maitena's seminar on Wednesday. There is still time to register for online attendance, or you can come along in person!
CFL Seminar: 'Child Contact Arrangements in the Context of
Speaker: Dr Maitena Arakistain Arriola (Assistant Professor in Civil Law, University of the Basque Country; Visiting Fellow CFL; Bye Fellow, Robinson College) Can the pro-contact culture that
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Brian Sloan@briandsloan.bsky.social · 4mo agoCFL Seminar: Maitena Arakistain Arriola (Uni of the Basque Country, Visiting Fellow @camfamilylaw, Bye Fellow @RobinsonCamb): "Child Contact Arrangements in the Context of Gender-Based Violence. A look at the Spanish no-contact rule", 29 Apr, 1pm, @cambridgelaw.bsky.social bit.ly/4sIFvZI
I received news whilst on holiday that 'A Research Agenda for Succession Law" has been published by @elgarpublishing.bsky.social! It's been a privilege to work with so many distinguished contributors. #ARAFSL #SuccessionLaw
A Research Agenda for Succession Law
‘The law of succession has always been, and will continue to be, of tremendous societal importance. Nonetheless, for quite some time, it has been neglected in academic writing. The present volume, how...
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📖 @hartpublishing.bsky.social has published 'Federal Impartiality: Navigating Divisive Rights in the EU and the US' by Dr Mohamed Moussa (Murray Edwards) - exploring how federalism emerged as a constitutional remedy to the ‘lethal disease’ of polarisation. More: 🔗https://bit.ly/3QrODnj
📣We have issued a new @ssrn.bsky.social Legal Studies RPS (v16 #2) including articles by Timo Minssen, Mateo Aboy & Effy Vayena, Ira Chadha-Sridhar, @daviderdos.bsky.social and @mwgehring.bsky.social, Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger & Matheus Garcia: 🔗https://bit.ly/4tNFSm1 #LegalScholarship
Check out this free sample chapter from 'Autonomy, Care and Family Law' by Anna Heenan Considers how family law and policy should take account of caregiving responsibilities on parental separation 👉 https://bit.ly/4cq7Q0i #FamilyLaw #ComparativeLaw
We at @cambridgelaw.bsky.social (in conjunction with @newnhamcollege.bsky.social) are recruiting to a 1-year Catherine Seville Assistant Professorship in Equity & Trusts. Closing date 3/5. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team of property lawyers!
Catherine Seville Asst Professor 1 year fixed term
The Faculty of Law and Newnham College at the University of Cambridge are seeking to appoint an appropriately qualified individual to a one-year Assistant Professorship in Equity and Trusts from 1
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CFL Seminar: Maitena Arakistain Arriola (Uni of the Basque Country, Visiting Fellow @camfamilylaw, Bye Fellow @RobinsonCamb): "Child Contact Arrangements in the Context of Gender-Based Violence. A look at the Spanish no-contact rule", 29 Apr, 1pm, @cambridgelaw.bsky.social bit.ly/4sIFvZI
Proofs for my @cambup-law.cambridge.org textbook with Andy Hayward & Charlotte Bendall (www.cambridge.org/gb/universit...) have arrived!
My chapter on "La Family Provision en Inglaterra y Gales" (Family Provision in England and Wales), translated by @robinsoncollege.bsky.social Bye Fellow Maitena Arakistain Arriola, has been published. bit.ly/3NAotOl
Legítimas, libertad de testar y protección de la familia en el Derecho de sucesiones
Autorías: Manuel Espejo Lerdo de Tejada, Sergio Cámara Lapuente, Juan Pablo Murga Fernández, Macarena Diéguez Morán. Editor: Aranzadi La Ley. Año de publicación: 2026. Libro en Dialnet.
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