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Call for urgent reform in international battle against crime
The UK’s extradition, mutual legal assistance, and criminal jurisdiction systems need urgent reform, according to a new report.
Spotlight on: Professor Clare McGlynn – transforming the law to protect women online
In an increasingly digital age, criminal law has struggled to keep pace with online abuse, particularly for women and girls. Professor Clare McGlynn, from our Law School, is changing this.
Academic and Judicial Experts Gather at Durham University to Discuss AI, Justice, and Human Rights
On 15 May 2025, we hosted a workshop titled “Human Rights, Algorithmic Justice, and Global AI Policy,” bringing together a distinguished group of judicial experts and scholars to examine the impact of emerging technologies on civil society, human rights, access to justice, and public services.
Professor Bohlander Files Submission of Written Evidence on SETI and UAP to House of Lords Select Committee on UK Engagement with Space
International academics and professionals urge House Of Lords to recommend support for academically rigorous research into extraterrestrial intelligence and unidentified anomalous phenomena
Durham Alumnus and Professor of Practice Nigel Swycher Presents on AI and Patent Analytics at International Conference on AI and IP
On 19-20 May 2025, Durham Law School hosted the International Conference on AI and IP, organised by Associate Professor Dr Angelia Jia Wang. The event brought together leading experts to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property law.
Durham Alumnus Sam Turton Delivers Guest Lecture on Careers in Intellectual Property Law
On 14 March 2025, Durham Law School welcomed alumnus Sam Turton, a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney at Secerna LLP, to deliver a guest lecture, arranged by Associate Professor Dr Angelia Jia Wang, titled “Careers in Intellectual Property Law” to LLB and LLM students.
