PhD Law in Liverpool United Kingdom | University of Liverpool

Our academic research is globally recognized for its meticulous approach and profound impact. We strive to advance social justice through high-quality research and policy analysis, examining how law can either foster or hinder equitable societies. Our legal studies draw inspiration from fundamental principles like equality, citizenship, inclusion, vulnerability, and societal accountability, while also questioning how these concepts are defined and challenged. The Department comprises eight Research Clusters that play a vital role in forging external collaborations, facilitating knowledge sharing, and addressing emerging legal and policy issues.

The Charity Law and Policy Unit (CLPU) investigates legal challenges affecting charities and nonprofit organizations, often incorporating empirical research to advocate for legal and regulatory improvements. Their influential work has shaped policy reforms in areas such as charity mergers, sector disputes, legal frameworks for charities, housing for vulnerable individuals, and equality laws affecting charitable organizations.

International Criminal Law (ICL) has emerged as a prominent field within international law. While institutions like the International Criminal Court have garnered public attention and scholarly discourse, recent years have seen growing critiques of ICL's limitations and its role in reinforcing global power imbalances. Scholars and practitioners increasingly highlight its systemic biases and shortcomings.

EU LawLiverpool boasts substantial research expertise and actively influences academic discourse, public awareness, and policy discussions surrounding Brexit. The Unit provided crucial evidence during the UK's Balance of Competence Review, hosts events for diverse audiences, and contributes to publications on EU-UK relations. Their work reaches wide audiences through media appearances, social platforms, and a dedicated website tracking UK-EU separation developments.

The European Children's Rights Unit (ECRU) collaborates with academic and nonprofit partners to conduct interdisciplinary research on children's rights, with particular emphasis on European governance structures and their effects on young people's welfare. Their work examines how different levels of government interact and influence children's rights protections.

The Health Law and Regulation Unit (HLARU) promotes innovative research and knowledge sharing in healthcare law. Its members tackle pressing legal and policy challenges in medicine, covering areas like medical liability, patient autonomy, reproductive rights, professional standards, pediatric care, research ethics, and mental health law. The unit produces groundbreaking scholarship that informs public discourse in this contentious field.