SSD EDI Research Spotlight Event
The Faculty of Law has partnered with the Social Sciences Division (SSD) to organise a Law Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Spotlight event. SSD EDI events are intended to shine a spotlight on the contribution of SSD researchers to the broad field of scholarship on equality, diversity, and inclusion. The aim is to highlight that EDI is not just a matter of management of people and organisations, but also an intellectual challenge and a thriving academic field in which SSD researchers play a leading role within the University and beyond. This Hilary Term the event will showcase research undertaken by faculty and doctoral students at the Faculty of Law.
Anti-discrimination Law: A Conversation between Legal Theory and EDI Practice
How does anti-discrimination law engage with EDI practice and vice versa? Does EDI have any connection with legal theory in this field of law? What are the factors that enable this conversation or conversely, hinder it? Would a closer connection be helpful to the goals of either?
This SSD EDI workshop focuses on these questions and seeks to answer them through examination of specific aspects of discrimination law in education, employment and the environment.
Session 1 (2-2.45pm) - Discrimination and EDI in Education
Rawletta Barrow (DPhil in Law Candidate) and Helen Mountfield KC (Principal of Mansfield College, Barrister)
Session 2 (2.45-3.30pm) - Intersectional Discrimination and EDI in Education
Almas Shaikh (DPhil in Law Candidate) and Prof Sandy Fredman, FBA, KC (hon.) (Professor of the Laws of the British Commonwealth and the United States)
Tea Break
Session 3 (3.45-4.30 pm) - Caste Discrimination and EDI in Environmental law
Bhimraj Muthu (DPhil in Law Candidate) and Prof Liz Fisher (Professor of Environmental Law)
Session 4 (4.30-5.15 pm) - Disability Discrimination and EDI in Employment
Dr. Heloise Robinson (Singer Fellow in Law) and Keira Riddy (Associate Barrister for Browne Jacobson)
Followed by Drinks Reception
Accessibility: There is ramped access to the main entrance of the Manor Rd Building, with a powered entrance door and level access around the building. Seminar Room G is located on the third floor and accessible via a lift. It has level access and flexible furniture to allow for any user's needs. An infra-red system is in use in all teaching rooms when required. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available on all floors. A quiet room is available for building users on the third floor (lift access) - a code is required to access the room and is available to all at reception.
Limited on-site designated parking for Blue Badge holders is available. Please contact the organisers as soon as possible if you require a spot.
A detailed access guide is available at Manor Road Building | Access Guide.