Human rights law
Our researchers play a leading role in advising governments, civil society, international organisations and European institutions in the field of human rights protection.
In the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, we are the top UK institution for our work to support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal for peace, justice and strong institutions (SDG 16).
THE connect: Placing human rights at the heart of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Listen to Dr Azadeh Chalabi and Dr Amanda Cahill-Ripley discuss the ways in which their research is helping protect human rights across Europe and beyond. You can also read the full article.
School of Law and Social Justice appoints Chairs in Global Justice
Four world-leading scholars have been appointed across the Liverpool Law School and the Department of Sociology, Social Policy, and Criminology, as Chairs in Global Justice.
Lives on hold: Our stories told
Find out how we are partnering with other institutions across the country to explore the impact caused by the pandemic on young people seeking asylum.
Protecting human rights at the School of Law and Social Justice
Professor Valsamis Mitsilegas, Dean of the School of Law and Social Justice, shares how we're actively working towards the continued protection of human rights.
Law Academic appointed to prestigious Council of Europe Committee
Dr Vasilis Tzevelekos has been awarded this prestigious appointment for his extensive knowledge and commitment to advancing human rights and preventing instances of torture and degrading treatment
An interview with Amanda Cahill-Ripley
Inspired to tackle injustice by reading The Diary of Anne Frank, Dr Amanda Cahill-Ripley talks to us about her research work in Human Rights Law and her wider engagement work outside of academia.
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