Law & Social Justice Podcast
The series explores different areas of our research activity in the School of Law and Social Justice, and its real-world impact.
CBDCs & the future of money
Money and how we use it has evolved significantly in recent years. With the rise of digital and contactless payments, our choices—both as individuals and businesses—are shaping the future of finance.
In this episode, Ammar Zafar, a postgraduate researcher in law, shares insights gained from his research which focuses on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and their legal macroeconomic implications.
Exploring the intersection of law, technology, and economics, Ammar dives into the future of digital currency, its potential impact on financial systems, and his journey as a PhD student.
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- Read: Reconciling blockchain technology and data protection laws: regulatory challenges, technical solutions, and practical pathways.
- Ammar shares his experience of the University of Warsaw postgraduate research exchange scheme.
- Ammar shares his experience of the University of Georgia postgraduate fellowship.
- Ammar investigates the ethical implications of AI integration in legal practice.
Charity across borders
Charity law and policy vary greatly across the globe. In this episode, Professor Mark Sidel, Global Chair at the School of Law and Social Justice, explores the landscape of non-profit and philanthropic organisations across the United States, China, India, and Vietnam.
Examining key differences, legal challenges, and opportunities for innovation, Mark discusses how cultural and political influences shape charitable work in each country.
LOL: Laughs, laws & the landscape of intellectual property
Intellectual property laws are crucial for encouraging innovation and creativity by ensuring that creators and inventors can profit from their work. This contributes to
cultural, technological, and economic development.
In this episode, Dr Sabine Jacques, Senior Lecturer in IP Law, Liverpool Law School, navigates the evolving landscape of intellectual property law in the age of comedy and technology. Discover how the subjective nature of humour poses challenges and opportunities for creators and innovators.
Socio-economic rights
Socio-economic rights encompass a broad spectrum of fundamental human rights, including access to education, healthcare, housing, food, and social security. These rights are integral to ensuring dignity, equality, and well-being for all individuals, regardless of their socio-economic status.
In this episode, Professor Padraig McAuliffe, Director of Education, Liverpool Law School, explores the intricate relationship between development agendas and human rights frameworks, questioning how macroeconomic policies can either advance or undermine socio-economic rights.
UK law & politics
Since the Brexit referendum in 2016, the UK has faced challenges in balancing competing interests within its own political landscape and managing the outcomes of Brexit-related decisions on various sectors of the economy and society. In today’s rapidly changing landscape, constitutional law must adapt to address emerging challenges to ensure its relevance in shaping contemporary governance structures.
In this episode, Professor Mike Gordon, Professor of Law, Liverpool Law School, navigates the UK’s constitutional landscape in the post-Brexit era, and the interplay between law, politics, and democracy.
Black history and the criminal justice system
Named after the former plantation that occupied its grounds, Angola State Prison remains the US’s largest maximum-security prison, and has a dark past marked by harsh conditions, violence, and systemic issues.
In this episode, Dr Nathalie Rech, Post-doctoral Researcher, School of Law and Social Justice, leads us on a journey through the experiences of prisoners at Angola State Prison during the 20th century, emphasising the crucial connection between historical inquiry and contemporary concerns.
Human Rights Day
10 December 2023, Human Rights Day, marks the 75th anniversary of one of the world's most ground-breaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
To mark the occasion, Dr Azadeh Chalabi, Senior Lecturer in Law, School of Law and Social Justice, discusses Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and how to reconcile the universality of human rights and cultural relativism, in our latest podcast episode.