The Dickson Poon School of Law

The Dickson Poon School of Law

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The Dickson Poon School of Law at King's College London is one of the oldest law schools in England and recognised globally as one of the best law schools in the world.* The School was established in 1831 and has played an integral role in the life of King's since the university was formed almost 200 years ago.

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Navigating public perceptions of justice in frontline services

In this episode of Research in Action, Professor Joe Tomlinson explores what fairness means in everyday encounters with public services, from welfare systems to mental health care. Drawing on extensive research, he explains how people’s experiences of processes and not just outcomes, shape trust in government, their willingness to engage, and even wellbeing. The conversation explores how perceptions of justice are formed, and what “good” system design really looks like in practice. Highlighting the importance of dignity, respect and context, this episode provides insight into how fairer processes can improve both individual experiences and the effectiveness of public policy.

30 min
May 27

Accident: Bringing legal cases to life through theatre

This episode explores 'Accident', a collaboration between law and theatre. Lloyd Gash discusses how a real legal case was transformed into a fictionalised stage production to examine themes of justice, responsibility and interpretation, and how theatre provides an opportunity to explore justice beyond the classroom. The conversation considers whether performance can heighten both empathy and legal understanding, make legal concepts more accessible while bridging the gap between law and creative practice.

27 min
May 19

Children in police custody: Exploring a child - first vision for policing

Podcast which explores policing for children drawing on extensive legal research.

35 min
Jan 27

Connecting systemic risks and international legal practice

In this episode of Research in Action, Helen Wright speaks to Dr Trevor Clark about how international law firms and lawyers play a critical yet often overlooked role in shaping financial markets and systemic risk. Drawing on extensive empirical research and interviews with senior lawyers for his book ‘Financial Markets and the Ethics of Legal Practice’ Dr Clark explores ethical pressures within international legal practice, implications for lawyer independence, and how these dynamics can contribute tomarket opacity and financial instability.

30 min
Jan 20

The Laws of Social Reproduction

In this episode of Research in Action, Helen Wright speaks to Professor Prabha Kotiswaran and the team behind the EU-funded project, ‘The Laws of Social Reproduction’, about how law shapes women’s paid and unpaid labour in India. Drawing on six years of interdisciplinary research into care work, surrogacy, sex work, domestic labour, and unpaid domestic and care work, they explore how ‘social reproduction’, a term that encompasses the work that sustains life, is often hidden, undervalued, or criminalised. Combining fieldwork, feminist legal theory and policy engagement, their research shines a spotlight on this hidden engine of society by rethinking how laws and policies recognise (or refuse to recognise) women’s reproductive work, including the idea of an ‘Indian Care Manifesto’ that centres care at the heart of justice and equality.

35 min
Jan 13

Between Deception & Dissent

What counts as “health misinformation” and who gets to decide? ‘Misinformation’, we are often told, is everywhere. In recent years, there has been significant policy attention to the regulation of unproven, disproven or misleading health- claims, and their potentially harmful effects. Join host Helen Wright, our Senior Impact Manager, as she interviews Professor Emilie Cloatre from The Dickson Poon School of Law and Professor Martyn Pickersgill from the University of Edinburgh, to discuss ‘Between Deception and Dissent'. This global research project critically explores how unproven and contested health claims are recognised, problematised and regulated across Europe, West Africa, and North America. From COVID “infodemics” to everyday wellness advice, this conversation challenges simple solutions and invites a more nuanced understanding of health, law, and truth-as well as the relationship between them.

37 min
11/16/2022

The Windrush Compensation Scheme - is justice finally being served?

This is a recording of a panel discussion about the Windrush Compensation Scheme (WCS) and whether it is finally delivering justice. Hosted by King's Legal Clinic in collaboration with the Windrush Justice Clinic and Southwark Law Centre. Set up to right the wrongs committed against the victims of the Windrush Scandal, the Windrush Compensation Scheme (WCS) has been in operation for over three years. The WCS has been subject to significant criticism which has led to some reform. In the first part of this event a panel of legal experts explored the key deficiencies with the WCS, the strategic legal challenges being made and the key areas of reform needed. In the second half, the panel focused on the ongoing impact on clients and the need for action. The audience heard from a Windrush victim about their experience of the WCS and Anna Steiner (a member of the JUSTICE working group Reforming the WCS) explored the significant unmet legal need for victims of the Windrush scandal by reference to her recent research and the on-going access to justice issues for victims. Panel: - Martin Forde KC, (the independent Advisor to the Windrush Compensation Scheme (2018 – 2021)) - Grace Brown (Barrister at Garden Court Chambers) - Van Fergusson (Windrush Justice Clinic Solicitor at Southwark Law Centre) - Jeremy Bloom (Duncan Lewis Solicitor). - Anna Steiner (Supervising Solicitor & Lecturer, King’s Legal Clinic, King’s College London & member of the JUSTICE working group Reforming the WCS) The panel was be chaired by Shaila Pal, Director and Supervising Solicitor, King’s Legal Clinic. Each speaker offered a short presentation, followed by a discussion and Q&A. This event was organised as part of Black History Month and delivered by King’s Legal Clinic(part of The Dickson Poon School of Law) in collaboration with the Windrush Justice Clinic and Southwark Law Centre. King’s Legal Clinic & Windrush Justice Clinic King’s Legal Clinic is part of the broader Windrush Justice Clinic (WJC) collaboration. Set up in 2020, the WJC is a partnership made up of community organisations, law centres and universities striving to help victims of the hostile immigration environment receive the compensation they deserve. The WJC utilises the strengths of its various partners to offer comprehensive pro bono assistance to victims whilst also engaging in advocacy and on-going reform discussions in respect of the Windrush Schemes. King’s Legal Clinic aims to promote social justice and educate students, as part of its commitment to promote access to justice. King’s Legal Clinic joined the WJC in 2021. King’s Legal Clinic works with all the partners and has a specific partnership with Southwark Law Centre. Students from King’s support the work of the WJC Solicitor at Southwark Law Centre, by helping raise awareness of the WCS through a series of workshops in the community and assisting in the preparation of compensation claims

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The Dickson Poon School of Law at King's College London is one of the oldest law schools in England and recognised globally as one of the best law schools in the world.* The School was established in 1831 and has played an integral role in the life of King's since the university was formed almost 200 years ago.

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