Socio-Legal Studies Association Annual Conference 2010
The Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA) Annual Conference 2010 was a prominent gathering for scholars and practitioners in the field of socio-legal studies. Organized by the SLSA, the event took place from March 30 to April 1, 2010, at the University of the West of England in Bristol, United Kingdom.
The conference featured a diverse range of topics, including human rights, family law, and digital copyright issues. Notable presentations included "Human Remains and Human Rights: Assessing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples" by Shea Esterling, and "Shared Residence: Lessons from Sweden" by Annika Newnham. These sessions provided in-depth analyses of contemporary legal challenges and developments.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in various networking events, participate in panel discussions, and attend keynote speeches by leading experts in socio-legal studies. The conference also hosted the "Reader Meets Author" session with David Fraser, winner of the 2010 SLSA Hart Book Prize, discussing his book "The Fragility of Law: Constitutional Patriotism and the Jews of Belgium."
The event was designed for academics, researchers, and practitioners interested in the intersection of law and society. It offered a platform for sharing research, discussing policy implications, and fostering collaborations within the socio-legal community.
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Speakers(4)
Clive Stafford Smith
Founder at Reprieve
Clive Stafford Smith is the founder of Reprieve, a UK-based human rights organization that provides legal support to prisoners facing the death penalty and those held in secret prisons.
John Clarke
Professor of Social Policy at Open University
John Clarke is a Professor of Social Policy at the Open University, with research interests in public service reform and the politics of welfare.
Nicola Lacey
Professor of Law at London School of Economics
Nicola Lacey is a Professor of Law at LSE, specializing in criminal law and legal theory, with a focus on the relationship between law and political theory.
Susan S. Silbey
Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Susan S. Silbey is a Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at MIT, known for her work on the role of law in everyday life and co-author of 'The Common Place of Law: Stories from Everyday Life'.
Event Details
- Date
- March 30 - April 1, 2010
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom
- University of the West of England
- Audience
- Academics, researchers, and practitioners in socio-legal studies