Taking Back Control of the Prosecution Process
Understandable frustration at a huge backlog in cases awaiting trial has led Chief Constables to demand that the charging process is taken back into the hands of police. History suggests, however, that this might not in itself provide solutions that ensure consistency and serve the public interest.
Posted on: 28 February 2023
World Day of Social Justice: Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice
On February 20th of every year, the United Nations World Day of Social Justice is celebrated. This year’s theme focuses on strengthening global solidarity and re-building trust in government by 'Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice'.
Posted on: 17 February 2023
Student Voice: Studying Sociology and Social Policy
Author Eva-Marie Deeley, a 1st year BA Sociology and Social Policy student, shares her experience of studying at the University of Liverpool and why social justice is important to her.
Posted on: 17 January 2023
Inside the English Education Lab
For over 20 years, reform in the English education system has been dramatic. The introduction of the academies programme has seen a complete restructuring of the way schools in England are run and governed.
Posted on: 16 December 2022
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - Questioning our Culture
To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Criminology & Sociology student Rhianna Thompson-Smith writes about the importance of taking a stand against gender-based violence.
Posted on: 25 November 2022
World Children's Day 2022
To mark World Children’s Day, Director of the European Children’s Rights Unit (ECRU), Dr Eleanor Drywood, highlights the work of the unit to engage children and young people in research.
Posted on: 18 November 2022
Suicide and political crisis: What do young people think about protest-related suicides in Hong Kong?
In 2019 a series of protest-related suicides took place for the first time in Hong Kong's history. The Anti-Extradition Bill (AEB) campaign began in March and in a matter of months escalated into a pro-democratic movement with millions of participants.
Posted on: 24 October 2022
Welcome Week Fair
Thursday 22nd September saw the School of Law and Social Justice host their very first Welcome Week Fair. These ranged from Student Support stalls, the Law Clinic, Interchange and the Student Societies specific to Law and SSPC.\n
Posted on: 30 September 2022
Punishing Rape
On 3rd October 2021, then UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson appeared on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show. It was just a few days after Wayne Couzens, a serving Metropolitan police officer, had been given a whole life sentence for the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard. Andrew Marr opened the segment by asking Johnson what women should do if they are stopped by a police officer. Johnson insisted that we should trust the police.
Posted on: 20 September 2022
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Taking Back Control of the Prosecution Process
Understandable frustration at a huge backlog in cases awaiting trial has led Chief Constables to demand that the charging process is taken back into the hands of police. History suggests, however, that this might not in itself provide solutions that ensure consistency and serve the public interest.
Posted on: 28 February 2023