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Research Writing

In addition to the regular School of Law and Social Justice blog, each month, an academic from the department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology discusses in more detail a topic that relates to an area of their research expertise. These 'Research Writing' long reads will often also respond to world events. They are peer reviewed and provide links and references for further reading.

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Punishing Rape

Published by Dr Alice Ievins on 20 September 2022.
Long Reads - Suicide and Political Crisis - image of Hong Kong protests with white text overlaid that reads 'Suicide and Political Crisis'

Suicide and Political Crisis

What do young people think about protest-related suicided in Hong Kong? Published by Dr Lynn Tang on 24 October 2022.
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Inside the English Education Lab

Published by Dr Kirsty Morrin on 16 December 2022.
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Taking Back Control of the Prosecution Process

Published by Professor Barry Godfrey on 28 February 2023 in History & Policy.

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Enforced Alcohol Abstinence: Does It Reduce Reoffending?

Published by Dr Carly Lightowlers on 9 March 2023 in ADR UK.

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What is the meaning of old age?

Published by Professor Susan Pickard on 26 April 2023.

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Extinction Rebellion Radio

Published by Dr Matthew Kearney on 16 August 2023.

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Haunting Tales: Exploring the Ghosts of Australia's Prisons

Published by Dr Katy Roscoe on 23 October 2023.

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Hags and Short-lived Queens: Can We Overcome Generational Antagonisms Between Women?

Published by Professor Susan Pickard on 27 October 2023.

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Clare's Law and Domestic Violence Disclosure Schemes

Universities of Liverpool, Durham, and Central Lancashire report on victim-survivor perspectives of Clare’s Law & their experiences of accessing a DVDS.
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The Ageing of Simone de Beauvoir

Published by Professor Susan Pickard on 8 January 2024
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The End of the Pilot Stage: The Long and Winding Road to Drug Checking in the UK

Published by Professor Fiona Measham on 26 January 2024.

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The Importance of Individual Stories in Understanding Health and Social Care: A Personal Viewpoint

Published by Dr Shibley Rahman on 5 February 2024.