PUBLICATIONS
In this section we feature the latest socio-legal publications, including books, journals and reports, blogs, newsletters and other online resources.
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SOCIO-LEGAL BOOKS
Low-wage Labour Migration Regimes in Asia: Lessons from Across the Governance Spectrum
Arwen Joyce
This book explores how low-wage labour migration policies in seven Asian economies affect millions of migrant workers. It identifies two contrasting regulatory approaches that bookend a governance spectrum, offering an original theoretical framework for understanding which policies heighten workers’ vulnerability…
Gender as a Cryptotype : Hidden Impacts of Gender on Judicial Decisions and Legislative Policies – call for contributions
Letizia Coppo, Anne-Christine Fornage and Dragica Vujadinović
Contributors are invited to submit abstracts for a new volume to be published in the Springer book series 'Gender Perspectives in Law' , edited by Dragica Vujadinovic and Ivana Krstic.
See the link to the series and…
Intersex: Enhancing Current Perspectives – call for contributions
Jelena Simić, Nikoletta Pikramenou and Kristian Ranđelović (eds)
Contributors are invited to submit abstracts for a new, experimental volume to be published in the Springer book series 'Gender Perspectives in Law' , edited by Dragica Vujadinovic and Ivana Krstic.
See the link to the series…
Double Lives: Stories of Bigamy in England and Wales, 1604–2024
Rebecca Probert
This book explores the fascinating backstories and unexpected sequels of bigamous marriages from the 17th century to the present day. A woman remarries after hearing that her husband has drowned, only for him to turn up alive…
JOURNALS AND REPORTS
NILQ Reflections on Teaching: new contribution from Professor Anthony Bradney
In the fifth contribution to the series, in his article 'On teaching: some (very) personal reflections', Professor Anthony Bradney, Keele University, reflects on the structure and functioning of legal education, drawing on his 49 years of academic experience. He raises fundamental questions about financing…
feminists@law: Call for Papers on 'Feminism, Debt and Assets'
Submissions for a themed issue of feminists@law on 'Feminism, Debt and Assets'.
See announcement for details. Call closes: 30 November 2026.
Runnymede Trust: Homes, Not Harm – new report on the UK housing system
Homes, Not harm evidences the staggering housing crisis behind everyday life in London, and across the UK. Through in-depth interviews across the capital, the report details a two-tier housing system, where those with access to capital become home owners and gain security, versus those…
NILQ Reflections on Teaching: new contribution from the Connecting Legal Education CoP by Arwen Joyce, Verona Ní Drisceoil, Lydia Bleasdale and Michael Doherty
In the fourth article in the series, 'Teaching as a connected community practice: Connecting Legal Education and the value of learning from each other', Dr Arwen Joyce (University of Leicester), Dr Verona Ní Drisceoil (University of Sussex), Professor Lydia Bleasdale (University of Leeds) and…
Price Tag: How Costs Rules in Judicial Review Undermine the Rule of Law and Access to Justice – new PLP report
This report from the Public Law Project examines how the costs associated with bringing a judicial review claim to court are preventing many people from challenging unlawful decisions by public bodies. Drawing on evidence from legal practitioners, the report recommends widening access to costs…
Youth Justice White Paper Published
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, David Lammy, has presented a white paper to Parliament outlining plans to modernise the youth justice system across England and Wales.
The paper sets out a comprehensive programme of reform, including the introduction of Youth Intervention Courts.
See…
Coming soon: Cambridge University Press to publish Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly as gold open access from 2027
The Chief Editor of the Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly, Professor Mark Flear, is delighted to announce that Queen’s University Belfast recently signed a publishing agreement with Cambridge University Press.
From 2027 (volume 77) the journal will be published as gold open access by…
BLOGS, NEWSLETTERS AND OTHER ONLINE RESOURCES
Runnymede Trust: Podcast Series – Unpacked: Young People & Violence
‘Unpacked: Young People & Violence’ is a five-part podcast series challenging us to think differently. Presented by Richie Brave and featuring a range of expert voices, this series questions who gets forgotten and how can we really keep young people safe.
Latest from Frontiers of Socio-Legal Studies: The State and the Socio-Legal Development in Chile
How has Socio-Legal Studies taken root in Chile, and what can its development reveal about law, the state, and social change? In this week's Frontiers of Socio-Legal Studies, researchers from the Laboratorio de Estudios Socio-Legales (Socio-Legal Studies Laboratory, Lab ESL) explore the field's emergence and evolution in Chile. This article marks the beginning of an ongoing partnership between Frontiers and the newly launched lab at the Universidad de O’Higgins in Chile. Read the full article here, which is published as part of the blog's Borderlands section.
New on the SAFI Blog: Sex in Authority Relations and the Limits of Existing Legal Responses
This new blog post, by Yu Zhou (University of Glasgow), asks what happens when a role of authority that is meant to guide, care for, assess, or protect becomes entangled with sexual intimacy.
Read the full post here.
Ministry of Justice: 'AI tech ambition to deliver smarter justice for victims'
According to a Ministry of Justice press release on 9 June 2026: 'Thousands of victims could see justice delivered more quickly as the Government pilots the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Crown Court.'
See full text for details.
Modernising Criminal Justice Conference: HMCTS videos
HMCTS speakers covered a range of areas relating to the criminal courts including steps being taken to improve capacity and efficiency, how we’re responsibly using technology including AI and how working with justice partners is essential.
See HMCTS YouTube channel to view the videos
New on the JLS Blog
The Journal of Law and Society has published a new blog this week.
Leverhulme Trust: June 2026 Bulletin
This issue of the Leverhulme Bulletin has a link to the latest newsletter, plus news of the annual review and an update on the new grants system.
New on the JLS Blog: Meet the Editors, Lynette Chua and Jin Gary Lee; and Meet the Author, Jo Wilding
The Journal of Law and Society has published two new blogs this week.
Ministry of Justice: 'Action to drive judge diversity and increase transparency'
The new Judicial and Legal Diversity Board will aim to break down barriers and deliver a judiciary that reflects modern Britain.
See Ministry of Justice press release for details.
Public Law Project: News Update
Catch-up with the latest news and publications from the PLP.
Public Law Project Monthly Update: May 2026
Frontiers of Socio-Legal Studies: Bi-monthly Digest
A bi-monthly digest bringing you highlights from Frontiers of Socio-Legal Studies, a blog published by the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies at Oxford University.
Judging Your Future: May edition of the JAC newsletter
The Judicial Appointments Commission newsletter includes the latest updates on JAC news and vacancies.
JRF Newsletter: May 2026
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation newsletter includes the latest updates on JRF publications, campaigns and events.
NCRM Methods News: May 2026
Featuring all the latest news from the National Centre for Research Methods including events, courses and free online resources.
Runnymede Trust Blog: The Remarkable Story of Govanhill Baths
When a group of mothers chained themselves to cubicles at a historic Edwardian bath house in 2001, they didn’t think they would be sparking the longest consecutive running occupation of a public building in the UK.
In this blog, journalist Melissa Sigodo speaks to activist Fatima Uygen about the remarkable story of Govanhill Baths.
NILQ Blog: What the Lucy Letby case reveals about expert evidence in criminal trials
In a new blog from the Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly, Amel Alghrani and Sarah Bennett ask: what happens when criminal convictions rest on scientific evidence that is itself uncertain, contested, or insufficiently tested?
Read the blog here.
Inside HMCTS – Criminal Courts: Building on Progress, Rising to the Challenge
In the latest blog post from HMCTS, the Deputy Director for crime live services at HMCTS takes stock of the year in criminal courts.