Congratulations to the editors on this fantastic project! It’s great to see it come to fruition. My chapter with Prof Asher Flynn and Bri Lee on implementing affirmative consent in sexual offences is available open access here: taylorfrancis.com/chapters/oa-ed…

I was honoured to contribute a commentary with Saxon Mullins for this piece, reflecting on the contribution of Jonathan Crowe, Prof Asher Flynn and Bri Lee who re-envisioned consent law for this collection. Congratulations to the team who brought this project together!

‘Ms Bell used her speech to criticise judges who exhibited a “reluctance” to use existing provisions under the Evidence Act to stop counsel from asking “sarcastic, combative, belittling, judgmental and repetitive” questions.’ theaustralian.com.au/business/legal…

‘[Ninety] per cent of the 18 to 28 year-old women interviewed in the study said they perceived sexual assault as “inevitable”.’ theaustralian.com.au/nation/gender-…

Thrilled to get copies of my new book today! Edited by 🏳️‍🌈Becky Batagol🏳️‍⚧️, Heli Askola, Jamie Walvisch & me, contributors rewrite actual legislation - to show what law from feminist perspectives looks like. It’s a world first project and available for free here: taylorfrancis.com/books/97810324…

We did a thing! Now out with free and open access: The Feminist Legislation Project: Rewriting Laws for Gender-Based Justice, edited me,  @Kate_Seearr, Heli Askola, Jamie Walvisch and published by Routlege UK doi.org/10.4324/978100… Why is this book worth reading? 🧵

Many of my fondest memories from @sydneylawschool are of heated debates and deep discussions about moral, legal and political theory in Kevin's classes. I'm so glad that I got the chance to chat with him about his research for my penultimate ep as part of the Just Cause team!

‘For me, the most dangerous distraction is not YouTube or Instagram: it’s the things such as email, which are nearly, but not quite, the work that needs to be done.’

I’m very excited for the next two days, where many colleagues and contributors to our new book “The Feminist Legislation Project” will gather to reflect on the work. We will also formally launch the book. You can access it FOR FREE at this link: taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edit/…

I’m pleased to have a chapter in this important collection. My piece explains the differences between pseudolaw, folk law and natural law, exploring their respective roles in enhancing or (in the case of pseudolaw) impeding social coordination.

‘Three-quarters of survivors of sexual violence are subjected to rape myths during cross-examination, such as being asked what they were wearing or if they were out for revenge, according to research.’ theguardian.com/society/2024/o…

My comment on Rosalind Dixon's impressive new book, Responsive Judicial Review: Democracy and Dysfunction in the Modern Age, has now been published in the Journal of Legal Philosophy as part of a symposium on the book. 1/n

🚨OUT NOW: The latest issue if @JLegPhi is now available online and in print. Click here for full table of contents createsend.com/t/r-5B2361C98A…

NEW: Routledge Handbook of the Rule of Law is out today. 28 new essays by 30 scholars from around the world, representing about a dozen academic disciplines. Very pleased with how this came together. routledge.com/Routledge-Hand…

Excited to join this dynamic panel next week - thanks to Full Stop Australia for inviting me to talk about the work of Rape and Sexual Assault Research and Advocacy in contributing to the evidence base to improve responses to sexual violence. #WhatWillItTake?

Latest from me today. #TakeTheStand

A reminder: the Australasian Society of Legal Philosophy essay competition closes on 31 December 2024 (AEDT).

EXCLUSIVE: How Independent Legal Representation could help victim-survivors: “When the defence obtained my medical & counselling records outside of the appropriate process, no one even noticed … having a lawyer would have been a huge asset then.” news.com.au/lifestyle/real…

There is a concerning influence of sovereign citizen rhetoric (or pseudolaw) on Indigenous sovereignty. Explore this intersection with us at a workshop next November at the University of Otago. Our CFP is attached. Please share it widely and with anyone who may be interested.