Spate of stabbings put spotlight on knife crime title

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From Medea to Blackburn Medallist and beyond title

The opportunity to pursue a thesis as part of her studies at the ANU College of Law provided Emma Walling with an avenue to answer “nagging questions” about the social, psychological, and legal aspects of infanticide. This thesis won Emma the Blackburn Medal for Research in Law.

A/Prof Anthony Hopkins appointed Acting Judge of ACT Supreme Court title

The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law is proud to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Anthony Hopkins as an Acting Judge of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Supreme Court. 

Making sense of sanctions: ANU Law scholar researches impact of Global Magnitsky Act title

Since the United States’ Global Magnitsky Act came into force in 2016, multiple countries, including Australia, have expanded their sanctions regimes to include individuals accused of corruption. Now, a landmark study led by Dr Anton Moiseienko evaluates the regime’s impact with novel results.

Criminology and criminal law title

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Rethinking scientific communication in courts title

The challenges facing evidence-based law have never been so substantial. Courts are grappling with an exponentially growing body of scientific research that is of uneven quality and transparency. Perhaps not surprisingly then, invalid or misleading forensic science evidence has contributed to many wrongful convictions in Australia and abroad. At the heart of the problem is the interdisciplinary challenge of communicating uncertainty about science to laypeople.

ANU Law scholar appointed ACT Special Magistrate title

Honorary Associate Professor Gregor Urbas has been named among four new Special Magistrates by Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury.

Converting curiosity into action: Rosie’s work towards abolition title

Rosie Heselev (BA/LLB (Hons) ’19) was inspired to attend university by her grandmother, a Jewish refugee from Nazi Germany, who taught her the importance of education and contributing to the community. As a teenager, she decided to study law because knew she wanted to use her privilege to address social issues. While she was not sure what this meant or where to start, she sought inspiration through some of the programs available to students at The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law.

How studying law became a family affair for Kate and Emma Roff title

For many undergraduate students, university is a time for ‘breaking away’ from their parents.

True Justice: Deep Listening to equip ANU Law students with First Nations knowledge title

Together with the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA), The Australian National University (ANU) College of Law is pleased to announce the launch of the True Justice: Deep Listening website and EOI process.

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