News from the School of Law
Call for Papers: UK-IVR 2022 Annual Conference
15 October 2021
The 2022 conference will focus on Law, Rationality and Practical Reason: Ancient and Contemporary Perspectives and will take place 10-12 June 2022.
Queen Mary academic wins award for book on Insurable Interest
15 October 2021
Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer won the BILA Book Prize 2021 for her book ‘Insurable Interest and the Law’ published by Routledge.
Professor Rafael Leal-Arcas to teach at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy
14 October 2021
He will team on Climate Change Law and Policy.
Professor Rafael Leal-Arcas publishes his most recent research on International Cooperation for Climate Change Mitigation
13 October 2021
The article proposes how international trade mechanisms may be re-oriented to address climate change and addresses emerging academic research into climate clubs in international climate change mitigation institutions/regimes.
Professor Maks Del Mar delivers lecture in Amsterdam on Imagination in Legal Reasoning
Professor Lastra to be part of panel event on the role of Central Banks in dealing with environmental and social challenges
5 October 2021
The round table events is organised by the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
Unique Legal Innovation Internship Created Between Queen Mary and Paul Hastings LLP
5 October 2021
The School of Law at Queen Mary University of London and global, leading law firm Paul Hastings LLP have partnered to create a unique, legal innovation focussed, internship opportunity.
Professor Duncan Matthews comments on ratification of the Unified Patent Court Agreement by Germany and Slovenia
New report urges reforms to give families better access to the digital assets of deceased loved ones
21 September 2021
Families need better support from social media companies and the government when it comes to accessing the digital assets of ill or deceased loved ones, according to the Cloud Legal Project at Queen Mary University of London and STEP.
Professor Rafael Leal-Arcas gives written evidence to the House of Commons COP26 and international trade
17 September 2021
He gave the evidence to the House of Commons’ International Trade Committee.
Haiti: Why 2021 is and is not 2010
16 September 2021
Dr Angela Sherwood has written an option piece for Aljazeera following the earthquake in Haiti last August.
Queen Mary ranked in Top 10 for law in the Guardian University Guide 2022
13 September 2021
Queen Mary University of London has ranked 8th in the UK for Law, up four places from 2021.
Queen Mary Leads on EU Data Protection Training
8 September 2021
The Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary University of London trained a Professional Services Firm on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that came into effect on 25 May 2017.
Dr Guan H. Tang discusses AI, and Social Media, Copyright and Censorship at academic conferences
7 September 2021
The conferences were hosted by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) and the Intellectual Property Institute at Fordham Law School.
The sins of authors should not bar their works from reading lists
3 September 2021
Professor Heinze wrote a piece for the Times Higher Education which argues a students’ task is never to read authors uncritically but to fully grasp all sides of every argument.
Professor Stavros Brekoulakis to teach at The Hague Academy Summer School
1 September 2021
He will be teaching on their prestigious Summer Course on Private International Law.
Dr Prakash Shah takes part in book launch for 'India that is Bharat'
17 August 2021
The event was part of the Arth: A Culture Fest series and was graced by Her Highness Princess Aswathi Thirunal Gouri Lakshmi Bayi of the Travancore Royal Family.
Victory for Queen Mary University of London at the Nuremberg Moot Court Competition 2021
12 August 2021
The team shares their experience of the competition, how they prepared and what lead to them winning.
Professor Rafael Leal-Arcas publishes new research on how trade agreements can help decarbonize the economy
10 August 2021
The research explores the potential of the trading system in contributing to decarbonization, focusing on the EU and international level.
Has the Time Come to End Anonymity on Social Media?
9 August 2021
In response to recent discussions about social media and racism, the Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre and legal firm Mishcon de Reya have published a joint editorial piece tackling the issue of anonymity online.
Professor Rafael Leal-Arcas to speak at an international conference on EU energy security
30 July 2021
Professor Dr Rafael Leal-Arcas, Jean Monnet Chair in EU International Economic Law at Queen Mary University of London, has been invited to speak on "The Law of the Security of Energy Supply in the EU" at the Center for European Studies at the University of Lyon 3, Lyon, France, 4-5 November 2021. View the full programme for the event [PDF 547KB].
Professor Duncan Matthews comments on a Covid-19 IP waiver and pandemic preparedness
27 July 2021
Professor Matthews was interviewed by Pharma Technology Focus and Aljazeera.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Society successes and activities 2020-21
26 July 2021
First-class year for the Alternative Dispute Resolution Society: Gold Trophy and Professional Development Award Winners for their excellent, numerous and diverse opportunities.
Professor Julia Hörnle discusses internet regulation
23 July 2021
Professor Hörnle took part in a BCS Webinar on Long-arm Legislation and took part in a TRT Roundtable Session on the Online Safety Bill.
Why did Netanyahu vote against a law he wholly embraces?
22 July 2021
Professor Neve Gordon has written an opinion piece for Aljazeera on the Israeli politician, Benjamin Netanyahu.
Bank of England must spell out risks of quantitative easing, according to new report
21 July 2021
The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee has published its report on the policies of the Bank of England. Professor Rosa Lastra at Queen Mary University of London acted as Special Advisor to the group, providing expert evidence, which informed the findings.
On care, coercion and childbirth in the Court of Protection
7 July 2021
New blog from Dr Ruth Fletcher analyses Court of Protection decision involving a pregnant woman living with agoraphobia.
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Queen Mary named top 10 for law by the Complete University Guide 2022
29 June 2021
Queen Mary University of London has been ranked 10th in the UK for Law by the Complete University Guide 2022, up 17 places from 2021.
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Financial Times publishes Opinion on the IP Waiver for Covid-19 vaccines, co-authored by Professor Duncan Matthews
Dr Prakash Shah discusses 'The Promiscuity of Anti-Caste Activism'
18 June 2021
Dr Shah was in conversation for an event hosted by the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA)