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A driver with whiplash

Damages and Compensation Culture

21 November 2016

With compensation culture in the news and the Government proposing to limit access to the legal system for those who have suffered whiplash injuries, a timely book has been published which features chapters from two academics from the School of Law and Politics. 

The Rt. Hon. Dominic Grieve QC MP at the School of Law and Politics.

“A step too far? Where is international law in the light of Brexit?”

20 November 2016

The Rt. Hon. Dominic Grieve QC MP was welcomed to the School of Law and Politics this November to deliver the School’s annual lecture.

Welsh Ballot Box

‘Fictitious’ politician one of Wales’ most recognised MEPs

17 November 2016

Welsh Election Study reveals striking results about voter recognition of elected representatives

Professor Xu Ke and Professor Radchenko at Xiamen University Campus

School delegation visits partner university in Xiamen

16 November 2016

A delegation of Politics and International Relations staff from Cardiff visited the School of International Relations (SIR) of Xiamen University in November.

Parliamentary Human Rights Committee

Global Justice Pro Bono students mentioned at parliamentary Human Rights committee

2 November 2016

The work of students from the School of Law and Politics was recently mentioned before the UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights.

Law and Order

Professional Legal Studies staff consulted by Solicitors’ Regulation Authority

1 November 2016

Centre for Professional Legal Studies staff were recently invited to a meeting of the Board of the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRA).

Lady looks on the internet

International Relations lecturer speaks at Internet Governance Forum

1 November 2016

Dr Andrea Calderaro was recently invited to speak at the UN African Internet Governance Forum which took place in Durban, South Africa.

Dr Felix Bethke lectures at Cardiff University

Data Specialist visits University as part of Erasmus exchange

31 October 2016

This October, Dr Felix Bethke of the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany visited the School of Law and Politics as part of an Erasmus staff exchange.

Brexit EU sign

Law academics give evidence at National Assembly Brexit hearing

27 October 2016

School of Law and Politics academics, Dr Jo Hunt and Dr Ricardo Pereira recently appeared before the National Assembly for Wales External Affairs and Legislation Committee.

School half marathon team

Reaching Justice Wales reap reward from School Half Marathon team

26 October 2016

A team of fundraising runners from the School of Law and Politics recently took part in the Cardiff Half Marathon.