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The New Regulatory Space
The Paradox of Secession and the Break-up of Ukraine
Oxford Law and Society Summer School
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This edition of our newsletter has invitations to events exploring new approaches to democratic governance and secession in Ukraine. We also announce our new summer school and round up all our latest podcasts.
The New Regulatory Space: Reframing Democratic Governance
Frank Vibert will propose new approaches to regulation and governance

On Thursday, Senior Visiting Fellow at London School of Economics Frank Vibert will assess changes to the way democracies are governed and propose a new approach to systems of social coordination, including the market, the law, regulation, and civil society.

The New Regulatory Space
: Reframing Democratic Governance
Manor Road Building, Oxford
Thursday 20 November 2014 

Full details and online registration


The Paradox of Secession and the Break-up of Ukraine
Lecture and workshop on break-up of Ukraine and other states

Later this month, Dr Rivka Weill from Radzyner School of Law, Israel will give a lecture on secessionist movements and the tactics employed by democracies to combat them.

The following day, a roundtable of experts will assess the the constitutional implications of the ongoing political turmoil in Ukraine.

Holey Union: The Constitutional Paradox of Secession
Law Faculty, Oxford
Thursday 27 November 2014

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The Break-Up of Nations: 

The Constitutional Dimensions Using Ukraine as a Case Study

St Hugh's College, Oxford

Friday 28 November 2014

 

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Oxford Law and Society Summer School
New opportunity for students around the world to study in Oxford

We are pleased to announce a new summer school to give students from around the world the opportunity to study in Oxford. 

 

The Oxford Law and Society Summer School will be held on 28 June-12 July 2015 and will offer a unique grounding in the role of law in society to prepare students for public and professional life.

 

Find out more

 

 

 

Latest news and podcasts
Hear recent podcasts on US drone policy, social media, and Wikileaks

Last month, Rory O. Millson, Chair of a New York City Bar Committee on International Law, revealed the key findings of their 18-month investigation into the legality of US drone strikes.

To read the report and download podcasts from recent events, follow the links below. 

Killing by Drones: The Legal and Public Policy Dimensions

Rory O. Millson
Read more and download podcast

Social Media: A Critical Introduction
Professor Christian Fuchs
Read more and download podcast

We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks
Dr Jonathan Brown
Listen to talk by Oxford Internet Institute Research Fellow
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