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Referendum Reflections: What next for Brexit?
Judging in the Twenty-First Century
Latest Publication: ADR and Justice
New home of FLJS wins architectural award
FLJS supports China's first anti-corruption think tank
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As the UK debates its future direction post-Brexit, we present a series of reflections on the referendum and offer some possible ways forward. Plus we've a round-up of recent events examining judging in the 21st Century, latest publications, and news of an architectural award.
Referendum Reflections: What next for Brexit?
We reflect on the referendum result, Brexit & assess what the future holds

In the wake of the historic vote to leave the EU last month, we have been reflecting on the referendum process and result, and offer some possible alternatives for what the future may hold.

The podcasts and opinion pieces examine the legal and constitutional implications of Brexit, with the aim of provoking further thinking on the way forward ahead of a landmark debate to be hosted later this year.
Denis Galligan, Professor of Socio-Legal Studies, Oxford University

Podcast: 
Stephen Tierney, Professor of Constitutional Theory, Edinburgh University

Opinion Piece: 
Reuven Ziegler, Lecturer in Law, University of Reading

Judging in the Twenty-First Century
Expert insights into the evolving role of the judge in the modern era

Court of Appeal Judge Robert Sharpe and Professor Alan Paterson OBE gave their insights into the dilemmas and challenges of the judicial role as it evolves in the twenty-first century, in recent lectures organized by FLJS.

Judge Robert Sharpe of the Ontario Court of Appeal argued that judges' decision-making should evolve to reflect the social conditions and attitudes of the time, and examined the dilemmas and complexities that this entails.
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Alan Paterson OBE, Professor of Law at the Strathclyde University of Law, described the workings of the UK Supreme Court since its inception seven years ago. He forecast that the court should and would increase its transparency yet further in the coming decade, and may play an increasing proactive role in its relations with Parliament.
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Latest Publication: ADR and Justice
Report of international conference develops thinking on ADR across Europe

This policy brief reports on the main conclusions from the latest international conference of government representatives, ombudsmen, and academic experts to assess the implementation of new dispute resolution mechanisms across EU Member States.

Including a study of levels of public trust in ombudsmen, the report makes a series of recommendations for future approaches.

ADR and Justice in Consumer Disputes in the EU
Christopher Hodges, Naomi Creutzfeldt, Felix Steffek, and Eline Verhage

New home of FLJS wins architectural award
New Academic Wing at Wolfson College wins prestigious RIBA award

The Academic Wing of Wolfson College that houses the new offices of FLJS has won a prestigious architectural award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

The Academic Wing was officially opened in March by Professor Dame Hermione Lee, who acknowledged the role of FLJS Chairman and founder John W Adams for his long-time support of the College.

The building has transformed the entrance to the College into a welcoming, modern space as the College celebrates its 50th Anniversary Year, and was described by the RIBA judges as a "building [that] stuns and delights from the moment you set eyes on it".

FLJS supports China's first anti-corruption think tank
New Academic Wing at Wolfson College wins prestigious RIBA award

FLJS experts Professor Denis Galligan and Dr Ying Yu delivered lectures at the Clean Government Development Summit in Hunan in support of China's first anti-corruption think tank, following their appointments in advisory and visiting fellowship roles.

Professor Galligan remarked that, since corruption is a problem that every country has to face, efforts to promote research and share experiences are vital, since there is currently no single strategy to completely eradicate corruption.

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