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Considering the Influence of Public Opinion, Penal Populism, and Human Rights in Irish Penal Policymaking
In this panel discussion, Dr. Kevin Wozniak (Director of the Centre for Criminology, Maynooth University), Ben Ryan (Assistant Secretary General for Criminal Justice Policy, Department of Justice), and Dr. Thamil Ananthavinayagan (Assistant Principal/Senior Legal Researcher, Department of Justice) will consider social and political factors that influence penal policymaking in Ireland.
When: Thursday, 24 October 2024
Spotlight on Research: A quick look at some the projects and research currently going on in the School of Law and Criminology
At the School of Law and Criminology, we are committed to the study of law and criminology in a global context. The School has a global focus and interdisciplinary approach to research. The School is committed to developing policy-orientated research, which necessarily entails cultivating a range of links with civil society groups, business, public administration, and legal professions. The School of Law and Criminology is home to extremely talented experts in a wide multitude of fascinating topics that are of interest to people in all disciplines and levels.
When: Thursday, 24 October 2024
Emerging Research in Law and Criminology: PhD Showcase
Featuring some of the research carried out by our PhD students.
When: Wednesday, 23 October 2024
Symposium: Reproductive Privacy: Cross-Atlantic Perspectives
Join us in the School of Law and Criminology in Maynooth University for an exciting hybrid event on Wednesday 16th October from 3-5 pm on ‘Reproductive Privacy: Cross-Atlantic Perspectives’, featuring a number of expert speakers, and chaired by Professor Edward Dove (Maynooth University), at the John Hume Boardroom (John Hume Building) and Microsoft Teams. A reception will follow the event.
When: Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Information session on year- long placement
Are you a Year 2 LLB/BCL student interested in applying to either the Law Firm or the MU General Placement scheme?
When: Monday, 14 October 2024
Report launch: ‘Access to Justice for People in Prison: An Analysis of Public Interest Prison Law in Ireland’.
Join us in the School of Law and Criminology in Maynooth University for the launch of the report on ‘Access to Justice for People in Prison: An Analysis of Public Interest Prison Law in Ireland’.
When: Thursday, 26 September 2024
School of Law and Criminology Welcome Day
Welcome event for all first year students studying law or criminology, including students on the BA, BCL and LLB degrees. Featuring talks from lecturers and current and past students, with essential information about how to prepare and what to expect from your law and criminology studies over the coming year and beyond.
When: Friday, 20 September 2024
The Contribution of the United Nations War Crimes Commission to International Criminal Law Hybrid workshop
Last year, marked 80 years since the establishment of the United Nations War Crimes Commission (UNWCC) in London. To mark this occasion, the Research Centre in International Justice in Maynooth University is organising a workshop on the contribution of the United Nations War Crimes Commission (UNWCC) to International Criminal Law. This event will take place on 12 July 2024 online and in person.
When: Friday, 12 July 2024
The Situation in Palestine: Emerging Domestic and International Jurisprudence
Join us at Maynooth University for this urgent and timely one day in-person and online event on 9 July 2024.
When: Tuesday, 09 July 2024
Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery: Change in Ireland in its European Context
Join us at Maynooth University for this unique, one day in-person and online event on the 14th of June 2024 which brings together law and policy-makers, industry, service providers, practitioners, victims/survivors, activists, and academics, among other leaders working in this field. We will engage critically with the challenges posed by human trafficking and modern slavery in Ireland and Europe and how we can work to promote meaningful and lasting change as part of a broader multi-level and stakeholder response.
When: Friday, 14 June 2024