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Apr 23, 202319 min read

Podcast Episode 04: Misogyny on Twitter with Dr. Holly Lawford-Smith

Hello and welcome to the Feminist Law Podcast, I’m your co-host Courtney Jones and I’m your co-host Clara Topiol. We are both co-founders...

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Clara Topiol & Courtney Jones

Mar 22, 20236 min read

Abortion in the US Post-Roe

This article discusses the consequences of the Dobbs decision in the United States which overturned Roe v Wade.

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Podcast Episode 03: Pro-Choice Activism with Lauren Hession

Feminist Law

Mar 17, 202312 min read

Podcast Episode 03: Pro-Choice Activism with Lauren Hession

This post is a transcript of episode 03 of the Feminist Law Podcast: Pro-Choice Activism with Laura Hession.

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Podcast Episode 02 - Period Poverty with Hannah Bruneau

Feminist Law

Mar 12, 202310 min read

Podcast Episode 02 - Period Poverty with Hannah Bruneau

Transcript of podcast episode 2 - Period Poverty with Hannah Bruneau.

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Courtney Jones

Mar 8, 20236 min read

Can Law be Feminist?

Introduction The Common Law of England and Wales has evolved for centuries and has overwhelmingly been created by white, upper-class men....

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Feminist Law

Mar 5, 20231 min read

Podcast Episode 1: Introduction to Feminist Law

Courtney Jones: Hello and welcome to the Feminist Law Podcast. I'm your co-host Courtney Jones. Clara Topiol: And I'm your co-host Clara...

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The Disastrous Effects of a Pornified Culture on Women and What We Can Do About It

Lynn M. Griesemer

Feb 22, 20239 min read

The Disastrous Effects of a Pornified Culture on Women and What We Can Do About It

This article highlights the impacts of pornography on society, sexual relationships and its relationship with feminism.

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A potential new law in England and Wales: The Miscarriage Leave Bill

Clara Topiol

Feb 1, 20236 min read

A potential new law in England and Wales: The Miscarriage Leave Bill

Introduction The Miscarriage Leave Bill was introduced by Angela Crawley MP from the Scottish National Party to guarantee three days of...

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Spiking and the lack of specific legislation in the UK

Clara Topiol

Jan 25, 20238 min read

Spiking and the lack of specific legislation in the UK

Introduction Spiking occurs “when someone puts alcohol or drugs into another person’s drink or their body without their knowledge and/or...

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Menstruation legislation: Can the Law Change Harmful Attitudes towards Periods?

Hannah Bruneau

Jan 18, 20235 min read

Menstruation legislation: Can the Law Change Harmful Attitudes towards Periods?

Introduction An area that has seen rapid change and development recently is attitudes towards menstruation and menstrual health. Not very...

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Clara Topiol

Jan 11, 20236 min read

Deepfake Pornography and the Law

The background Deepfake pornography refers to a porn video in which the face or body of the actor(s) has been “digitally altered so that...

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Courtney Jones

Dec 21, 20227 min read

Sexual Assault in the Metaverse

This post discusses current issues surrounding how the law will interpret sexual offences in virtual reality and the metaverse.

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What Rights for Women in Taliban Afghanistan? A One-Year Update

Sharon Igbokwe

Dec 14, 20227 min read

What Rights for Women in Taliban Afghanistan? A One-Year Update

Introduction Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan in late August 2021, women’s rights around the world have taken a turn for the...

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Sexsomnia and the state of the law in England and Wales

Clara Topiol

Dec 7, 20225 min read

Sexsomnia and the state of the law in England and Wales

In 2017, Jade McCrossen-Nethercott’s rape case was dropped because it was alleged that she had suffered from an episode of “sexsomnia” at...

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The Sameness-Difference Debate: The Treatment of Mothers and Fathers by the Law

Nadia Roberts

Nov 30, 20229 min read

The Sameness-Difference Debate: The Treatment of Mothers and Fathers by the Law

Should mothers and fathers be treated the same under the law? Or should they be treated according to sex differences?

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Clara Topiol

Oct 24, 20226 min read

Her Name Was Mahsa Amini

Mahsa Amini On September 16th 2022, Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman, died after being arrested for “improperly” wearing her...

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Spain passes “Only Yes Means Yes” sexual consent law

Clara Topiol

Oct 21, 20225 min read

Spain passes “Only Yes Means Yes” sexual consent law

In August 2022, Spain adopted a new law to tighten the rules on street harassment, to improve education on the topic in schools and to...

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Criminalizing Nudifying Tools in England and Wales

Courtney Jones

Oct 11, 20224 min read

Criminalizing Nudifying Tools in England and Wales

The law of England and Wales is ill-equipped to deal with nudifying tools. A new offence should be created to protect women.

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