International research

Researchers across the School of Law and Social Justice are engaged in research around the world.

The School of Law and Social Justice is also a significant supporter of the International Visiting Research Fellowship programme. This annual activity brings together an international cohort of scholars all working within the field of law and social justice to share their work with wider audiences.

Prison, Culture & Heritage A map of Western Australia with 'The Art of Fremantle' poster over the top.

Prison, culture & heritage

Telling the stories that shape our collective understanding of justice, identity, and societal evolution.

Lives on Hold: Our Stories Told Yellow graphic with an illustration of two holding hands plus black text that reads 'Lives on Hold. Our Stories Told.'

Lives on hold: Our stories told

Exploring the complex legal, social, and emotional challenges facing unaccompanied children and young people seeking asylum.

Exposing the organ trade Sean Columb recording a conversation with a research participant.

Exposing the organ trade

Uncovering the systemic factors that enable the organ trade and its wider socio-economic impact.

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DRIVE - Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Action

Determining multi-level led causes and testing interventions designs to reduce radicalisation, extremism, and political violence in North-Western Europe through social inclusion (DRIVE).

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Criminal proceedings and the use of AI

Challenges for common criminal procedure principles and the principles of the rule of law.
Preventing non-communicable diseases through the effective regulation of the alcohol and food industries Shipping containers in a dock.

Preventing non-communicable diseases through the effective regulation of the alcohol and food industries

Investigating how the UK Government and other can increase the chances of successfully implementing NCD prevention strategies.

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Economic, social, and cultural rights

Transforming conflict, building peace.

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Violence(s) against women and girls

Supporting research activities aimed at preventing violence against women and girls.

Ageing and End of Life Care in East Asia A sunset with flowers in the foreground.

Ageing and end of life care in East Asia

An ongoing initiative to explore culture, practice, and policy concerning death, dying, and bereavement in East Asian contexts

Ageing in China An older woman walking with her walking stick by a river.

Ageing in China

The intersection of ageing and agency in transitional China.