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Spotlight

A series of features and stories highlighting the impact King’s has on the world's greatest challenges and for the benefit of society, working to save and improve lives, enhance the economy, advance discussion and debate, influence policy and shape the cultural landscape.

Advocating for women's leadership across the globe

The role of King’s Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL) is becoming increasingly urgent. Recent reports show an increase from 100 to 136 years until...

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A Decade on from the Misogyny Speech

October 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of Julia Gillard’s famous speech on misogyny to the Australian Parliament. A decade later, Julia chairs the Global...

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An evidence-based approach to Assisted Dying

How do we clarify the law on Assisted Dying? Research by Professor Penney Lewis has contributed directly to legal changes in Australia and Canada, and...

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Ensuring openness and accountability in EU State aid

The European Commission has sweeping powers in relation to internal market rules that limit the power of EU Member States in how they organise economic...

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Developing greater protections for victims of modern slavery in the UK, India, and internationally

Modern slavery is a major global problem, but it remains largely hidden. King’s research has helped policymakers to interpret and develop legislation that...

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Rescuing Italian banks: drawing the boundary of EU State aid control

The global financial crisis of 2007-09 led to the collapse of a several banks in Italy. This had devastating effects on the most vulnerable depositors, who...

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How a new contract is enabling safer, greener construction

Professor David Mosey saw the negative impact on the UK construction industry of ‘dog eat dog’ competition before most people. Drawing on four decades’...

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Securing advances in LGB equality through strategic litigation

Over the past twenty years, Professor Robert Wintemute, from The Dickson Poon School of Law, has published influential research on a range of issues related...

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Human trafficking and modern slavery in the European Court of Human Rights

In February 2021, Parosha Chandran, barrister and Professor of Practice in Modern Slavery Law at The Dickson Poon School of Law, won a landmark judgement on...

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Spotlight on COVID: A shift in law and leadership - present and future

How are leaders using legislation during the current pandemic and what will the decisions they make mean for future elections?

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Spotlight on COVID: Criminal justice and the future of the jury

Dr Hannah Quirk discusses the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the criminal justice system.

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The King's research leading to law changes in New York State

A recently published study by King’s researchers could lead to a law change in New York State that bans the sale of children’s products containing certain...

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What happens to our data? Artificial intelligence and our lives

For Karen Yeung, a Professor of Law at King’s, Artificial Intelligence is a double-edged sword. These systems, which use vast amounts of data to learn from...

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Scholarships for the bright stars of tomorrow

Two new scholarships launched by King’s hope to encourage and highlight the best and brightest students of the future. King’s Scholars of Tomorrow and King’s...

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Health and safety madness

For the majority of the UK’s workforce, health and safety regulations are set in place for businesses and employers to ensure a safe working environment. With...

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