Biggest Write-Off in Corporate History? Coronavirus Support Abuse by Directors
How Coronavirus Support Abuse by Directors Raises a Wider Systemic Problem with Director Behaviour.
Posted on: 22 September 2021
Long read: The War on Dissent during the State of Exception
This long-read blog post serves to explore some of my thoughts on the UK response to the pandemic. I would like to start by sending my well wishes to all who have lost loved ones during this time and all key workers.
Posted on: 4 August 2021
Interim-Dean appointed to School of Law and Social Justice
The School of Law and Social Justice is delighted to announce the appointment of an Interim Dean, Professor Warren Barr, from 1 August 2021 for a period of 12 months. Warren, currently the Head of the Law Department at Liverpool, will take over from Professor Debra Morris, who steps down after serving seven years as Dean of the School, Debra returns to the role of Professor of Charity Law and Policy in the Law Department and will also be co-chair of the University Athena Swan Steering Group.
Posted on: 2 August 2021
World Population Day – 11 July 2021
“In no place in the world today are all people fully empowered to realize their own fertility goals and reproductive rights” – ‘The State of World Population 2018’, published by UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency.
Posted on: 9 July 2021
Pride month: Sexualities in Society
Dr Mike Homfray is a lecturer in the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology (SSPC). Dr Homfray is also an SSPC alumnus, studying both his MA and PhD in the department. In this blog, Dr Homfray discusses his second-year module 'Sexualities in Society' (SOCI218).
Posted on: 14 June 2021
The Meaning of Pride
We sat down with Dr Mike Homfray, a lecturer in the Department of Sociology, Criminology and Social Policy, to talk about the meaning of Pride.
Posted on: 14 June 2021
Citizen Participation in Democratic Europe - What Next for the EU?
'Citizen Participation in Democratic Europe - What Next for the EU?', a book edited by Dr James Organ, was recently published. The book tackles how we may address Europe's democracy challenge and respond to the COVID-19 aftermath. Dr James Organ discusses the book, following its launch event on our blog.
Posted on: 19 May 2021
Mental Wellbeing at the School of Law and Social Justice - The importance of exposure to nature
Last week (10th-16th May) marked Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 and University of Liverpool Wellbeing Week. This year there was a focus on nature and the benefits of spending time outdoors. We spoke with our School's Head of Operations, Anna Vowles, to discuss the world opening up again, welcoming staff and students back in due course and how she hopes the new building will encourage them to better balance study/work and mental wellbeing.
Posted on: 17 May 2021
LGB Alliance and Trans Rights: should LGB Alliance have been awarded charitable status?
The Charity Commission has recently registered the controversial group LGB Alliance as a charity, despite receiving many formal objections. We sat down with Dr Mike Homfray, who leads Sociology module 'Sexualities in Society', to discuss this decision and to learn a little more about the history of the Trans Rights movement.
Posted on: 17 May 2021
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Biggest Write-Off in Corporate History? Coronavirus Support Abuse by Directors
How Coronavirus Support Abuse by Directors Raises a Wider Systemic Problem with Director Behaviour.
Posted on: 22 September 2021