Now @lukedgraham.bsky.social talks about socioeconomic rights in the UK under austerity, the shift in responsibility to charities rather than the state (and therefore a move away from rights), and the negative effects this move has had

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. 1/2

Honoured to host Attorney General Richard Hermer KC yesterday for @uomlaw.bsky.social Harry Street Lecture at @officialuom.bsky.social. His inspiring speech highlighted the importance of human rights and rules-based international order You can view the full speech here: www.gov.uk/government/s...

Our Colleague @lukedgraham.bsky.social spoke to British Vogue on 'How Can We Actually Tackle Clothing Poverty In The UK?’ www.vogue.co.uk/article/how-... @uomsoss.bsky.social

How Can We Actually Tackle Clothing Poverty In The UK?

At least 5.5 million adults are estimated to be in clothing poverty in the UK. Vogue looks how we can tackle the issue, as part of its Fashion is for Everyone campaign.

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We were pleased to host a book launch for Professor David Feldman’s ‘Key Ideas in Constitutional Law’ as the 5th event in the 2025-2026 ManReg Public Law Seminar Series. @uomsoss.bsky.social

The ManReg Public Law Seminar Series, now in its third year, resumed for 2025-26 with a brilliant seminar by Professor @robertthomas223.bsky.social on "The Impact of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman on Special Educational Needs and Disability in England". @uomsoss.bsky.social

We are proud to announce that a Manchester team comprising @guyjbaldwin.bsky.social (PI), @lukedgraham.bsky.social , Shiling Xiao, Robert Thomas and Javier Garcia Oliva have been awarded a Manchester-Melbourne-Toronto Research Fund grant.

Last week, ManReg (socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/manreg/) welcomed Carmen Fernandez, Lecturer and PhD (c) from the Universidad Pablo de Olavide (Seville) and discussed her research on “Deepfake pornography in the Spanish Criminal system: The problem of the legally protected interest”

We are looking for a lecturer/senior lecturer in the Law of Obligations. You'll be joining a team of excellent law scholars. Apply here jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

We were delighted to host Professor Krisztina Rozsnyai recently in the ManReg Public Law Seminar Series for a fascinating talk entitled "Saving Hungarian Courts from the European Level: Mission Impossible?"

For the final ManReg Public Law Seminar Series event of the academic year, we welcomed Dr Daniella Lock (KCL) to Manchester, where she delivered a captivating and insightful talk on “UK National Security, Private Actors and the Law”.

Thanks vv much to Manchester Law School for inviting me to present my research on 'UK National Security, Private Actors and the Law' and to @guyjbaldwin.bsky.social for organising the seminar, and Prof David Feldman for chairing. Had so many great questions and conversations throughout the day.

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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Law of Obligations (with a special emphasis on the Law of Torts) (Teaching and Research):Oxford Road

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Manchester is hiring! Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Law of Obligations (with a special emphasis on the Law of Torts) (Teaching and Research) www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Law of Obligations (with a special emphasis on the Law of Torts) (Teaching and Research):Oxford Road

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Very much looking forward to participating in this event.

Unwritten Constitutional Norms and Principles Project@ucnpproject.bsky.social · last yr.

On 2 June, the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk will collaborate with scholars incl our members @ucllaws.bsky.social, @durham-university.bsky.social & @uodroitpublaw.bsky.social on a workshop on the role of politicians & parliamentary personnel in sustaining the unwritten dimension of constitutionalism

Important piece from Jamie Burton, Chair of Just Fair: if Labour won’t stand firm on human rights, what does it stand for? Silence on migrant rights isn’t neutral — it’s dangerous. 🔗 theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/03/human-rights-labour-migration-labour-european-convention-on-human-rights

Does human rights law really stop the UK controlling migration? No – and Keir Starmer knows that | Jamie Burton

It would be wrong for Labour to collude in the attack on the European convention. It’s fuelled by myths and false narratives, says human rights barrister Jamie Burton

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New @neweconomics.bsky.social analysis challenges the government narrative that the rise in PIP claims is disproportionate We show that financial insecurity is driving a greater proportion of a growing population of disabled people to legitimately seek support www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Starmer warned benefit cuts to hit 800,000 and be ‘as toxic’ as winter fuel changes

Exclusive: Sir Keir has already faced a fierce backlash over PIP cuts, with left-wingers vowing to vote against the changes when put before parliament

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My companions to the panel in the welfare citizenship & social rights stream. Kinder spirits in the panel and around it, thinking Poverty Awareness Paradigm is needed in law even if they don't call it by that name ;) #SLSA2025 @lukedgraham.bsky.social @slsauk.bsky.social @jedmeers.bsky.social

New paper examining the vulnerability of fundamental rights protection in the UK forthcoming in Public Law later this year - papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... thanks to @adamjtucker.bsky.social and the many people at conferences who commented earlier incarnations

Here at the University of Manchester, we are hiring a Lectureship in Law, with a special emphasis on UK Human Rights Law. The deadline for applications is 4th April and more details are available at www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMF882/l...

Lectureship in Law, with a special emphasis on UK Human Rights Law at The University of Manchester

Explore an exciting academic career as a Lectureship in Law, with a special emphasis on UK Human Rights Law. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.

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Congratulations to @lukedgraham.bsky.social on an excellent presentation in the ManReg Public Law Seminar Series on charity and statutory powers to alleviate destitution

🚨PUBLISHED TODAY🚨Our new submission to the UN on the state of everyday rights across the UK – points to a broken system, with the situation only getting worse. 1/5 justfair.org.uk/submission-t...

The 2024-2025 Annual Harry Street Lecture is taking place at 17:30 on Wednesday 29th January. Registration to attend (in-person and online) is now open. Full details and registration link below.

University of Manchester School of Social Sciences@uomsoss.bsky.social · 2y ago

Join us for the 37th Annual Harry Street Lecture with Prof. David Bilchitz, exploring corporate obligations to make life-saving medication accessible🩺 📅 29 Jan 🕕 5.30pm 💻 Hybrid event Followed by Q&A and drinks reception 🍷 Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-harry-... #SoSSEvents #UoMLaw

The lives and economic circumstances of low-to-middle income families have changed over the last 30 years. Here's four key things you should know about low-to-middle income families today ⤵️

The Secretary of State's No Recourse to Public Funds policy, as currently drafted and applied to the claimants in this case, insufficiently protects from risk of subjection to destitution, constituting a breach of Article 3 ECHR

Lewis Graham@lewisgrahamlaw.bsky.social · 2y ago

"The Secretary of State has failed to implement a system that ensures sufficiently timeous decisions on application to lift NRPF conditions to minimise, in a proportionate way, the risk of inhuman and degrading treatment. She has therefore breached... article 3 ECHR." www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...

Hello new academic followers. If you're teaching in a UK law school, your students may find my video series on how to use the OSCOLA referencing system. alangreeneblog.wordpress.com/2024/11/06/a...

A Guide to Using OSCOLA

I’ve recorded a series of videos on how to use the OSCOLA citation system. This series should be of interest to law students, particularly those studying at UK law schools. Primary Sources Se…

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UK deprivation levels have risen to the highest in the 21st century, according to a landmark report. More than one in three children are now in poverty and a quarter of adults. It is a scandal - but so is the pretence that any of this is normal. www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

More than one in three children in poverty as UK deprivation hits record high

Exclusive: Study finds almost quarter of UK population living in poverty, reaching the highest level this century

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