10 December 2023, Human Rights Day, marks the 75th anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

The Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 and sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected.

To mark the occasion, Dr Azadeh Chalabi, Senior Lecturer in Law, School of Law and Social Justice, discusses Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and how to reconcile the universality of human rights and cultural relativism, in our latest podcast episode.

Human Rights Day

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Named after the former plantation that occupied its grounds, Angola State Prison remains the US’s largest maximum-security prison, and has a dark past marked by harsh conditions, violence, and systemic issues.

In exploring Angola’s history, it is crucial to understand the roots and implications of mass incarceration, and how this has informed the criminal justice system in the US today.

In this episode, Dr Nathalie Rech, Post-doctoral Researcher, School of Law and Social Justice, leads us on a journey through the experiences of prisoners at Angola State Prison during the 20th century, emphasising the crucial connection between historical inquiry and contemporary concerns.

Black History and the Criminal Justice System

Since the Brexit referendum in 2016, the UK has faced challenges in balancing competing interests within its own political landscape and managing the outcomes of Brexit-related decisions on various sectors of the economy and society.

In today’s rapidly changing landscape, constitutional law must adapt to address emerging challenges to ensure its relevance in shaping contemporary governance structures.

In this episode, Professor Mike Gordon, Professor of Law, Liverpool Law School, navigates the UK’s constitutional landscape in the post-Brexit era, and the interplay between law, politics, and democracy.

UK Law & Politics

Socio-economic rights encompass a broad spectrum of fundamental human rights, including access to education, healthcare, housing, food, and social security. These rights are integral to ensuring dignity, equality, and well-being for all individuals, regardless of their socio-economic status.

In this episode, Professor Padraig McAuliffe, Liverpool Law School, explores the intricate relationship between development agendas and human rights frameworks, questioning how macroeconomic policies can either advance or undermine socio-economic rights.

Socio-Economic Rights

Intellectual property laws are crucial for encouraging innovation and creativity by ensuring that creators and inventors can profit from their work. This contributes to
cultural, technological, and economic development.

In this episode, Dr Sabine Jacques, Senior Lecturer in IP Law, Liverpool Law School, navigates the evolving landscape of intellectual property law in the age of comedy and technology. Discover how the subjective nature of humour poses challenges and opportunities for creators and innovators.

Socio-Economic Rights

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