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How Caring is Seen as an Ethical DutyHow Caring is Seen as an Ethical Duty

How Caring is Seen as an Ethical Duty

It is a fundamental fact that every human will be cared for at one point in their life. Most people will become carers in their life too, whether for their child or elderly relative. Despite this, caring roles are often underappreciated and under-valued both emotionally and financially.

Posted on: 15 June 2023

Eurovision: A Bridge Between Ukraine and LiverpoolEurovision: A Bridge Between Ukraine and Liverpool

Eurovision: A Bridge Between Ukraine and Liverpool

I'm Sofiia, an exchange student from Kyiv, Ukraine, and the School of Law and Social Justice has provided me with the great opportunity to spend a year in the UK studying Law in Liverpool.

Posted on: 2 May 2023

What is the meaning of old age?What is the meaning of old age?

What is the meaning of old age?

Professor Susan Pickard asks 'what is the meaning of old age?'

Posted on: 26 April 2023

Eurovision: Hope and Joy in LiverpoolEurovision: Hope and Joy in Liverpool

Eurovision: Hope and Joy in Liverpool

With Eurovision soon coming to Liverpool, Criminologist Dr Gemma Ahearne and Disaster and Emergency Planner Professor Lucy Easthope discuss the importance of the event to the city in the post-pandemic period.

Posted on: 17 April 2023

LLM Study Trip: Geneva Winter 2023LLM Study Trip: Geneva Winter 2023

LLM Study Trip: Geneva Winter 2023

In February 2023, we had the amazing opportunity to attend the 29th Session of Human Rights Council Advisory Committee at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland as visitors of committee member and Reader at the University of Liverpool, Dr Vassilis Tzevelekos.

Posted on: 27 March 2023

Enforced Alcohol Abstinence: Does It Reduce Reoffending? Enforced Alcohol Abstinence: Does It Reduce Reoffending?

Enforced Alcohol Abstinence: Does It Reduce Reoffending?

In this blog, Dr Carly Lightowlers, ADR UK Research Fellow, describes how she is using de-identified, administrative data to explore how alcohol-related treatment or monitoring requirements are being used and whether these are reducing reoffending.

Posted on: 9 March 2023

International Women's DayInternational Women

International Women's Day

Wednesday March 8th 2023 is International Women's Day. It is a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and focus attention on women's rights and gender inequality.

Posted on: 7 March 2023

International Sex Worker Rights Day 2023International Sex Worker Rights Day 2023

International Sex Worker Rights Day 2023

Dr Gemma Ahearne, module co-ordinator of Crime, Justice and the Sex Industry, writes about the epistemic injustice against sex workers.

Posted on: 3 March 2023

World Book Day 2023 World Book Day 2023

World Book Day 2023

To celebrate World Book Day 2023 (2 March), Law student Madeline and Sociology and Social Policy student Eva each give their top 5 book recommendations. These books have been picked for their interesting social commentary, because they cover topics such as law and social justice, or simply because of the joy of reading which they inspire.

Posted on: 1 March 2023

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    How Caring is Seen as an Ethical DutyHow Caring is Seen as an Ethical Duty

    How Caring is Seen as an Ethical Duty

    It is a fundamental fact that every human will be cared for at one point in their life. Most people will become carers in their life too, whether for their child or elderly relative. Despite this, caring roles are often underappreciated and under-valued both emotionally and financially.

    Posted on: 15 June 2023