Durham Law School is proud to announce the significant investment for an interdisciplinary project - Just Transitions to a Net Zero World (JusTN0W). JusTN0W seeks to accelerate the decarbonization of economies while fostering societal well-being for current and future generations.

LLB students Alasdair Burns and Justin Kong were two of the top four competitors at the prestigious Inner Temple Inter-Varsity Moot Competition held earlier this month.

After the Government announced longer sentences for rough sex killers, Dr Hannah Bows, who works in our Law School, has explained why she remains sceptical on whether this will provide justice for victims.

UK Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has praised Durham research aimed at addressing serious violence, during a visit to the University.

We’ve helped to develop new guidance for police forces to improve investigations of rape and sexual offences.

Professor Thom Brooks has examined the Office for National Statistics data on asylum applications and grants.

We have launched a new Global Research Brochure where we shine a light on some of our incredible researchers who are making a difference in the world.

Philip Bennett, Durham Law School’s first Professor in Practice, welcomes the publication on 6 February 2024 of the Financial Markets Law Committee’s paper on “Pension Fund Trustees and Fiduciary Duties: Decision making in the context of Sustainability and Climate Change“.

During winter congregation 2024, Durham University awarded an honorary degree to Lord (Kim) Darroch.

Experts from our Law School have been assigned a unique role, as a leading partner of The Women Peace and Security (WPS) Helpdesk.

Dr Desra Percaya, the current Indonesian ambassador to the UK, and City of London Corporation Alderman Alison Gowman were awarded Honorary Doctor of Civil Law on 4 and 5 January 2024.

Members of Parliament have recently discussed the Life in the UK test, and have noted many of Professor Thom Brooks' findings and recommendations on this topic.