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Sandra Fredman

@SandraFredman

Professor of Law @UniofOxford in @OxfordLawFac. Human rights, feminism, equality, discrimination, labour law. Director of @OxHRH. Hon QC @OldSqChambers

 Oxford, UK
law.ox.ac.uk/profile/fredmans
Joined July 2012
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@OxHRH director @SandraFredman 's latest article is out now! "Care as a constitutional value" Read on @icon_journal
International Journal of Constitutional Law (@icon_journal) profile pictureInternational Journal of Constitutional Law@icon_journal30 Sep 2024
Should care be a constitutional value? What is the potential of regarding care as a constitutional issue? @SandraFredman (@OxfordLawFac) discusses these timely and complex questions in this article. OA, in ICON academic.oup.com/icon/advanc…
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Congratulations to UK Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer and the @UKLabour party for the recent win! We @OxHRH #tbt this podcast with Sir @Keir_Starmer examining the UK Human Rights Act in 2017. Listen here: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/a-precario…
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Supreme Court of Pakistan Holds that the Courts Cannot Pass a Decree of Khula Without a Woman’s Consent @RidaT_Law analyses the decision and its impact on women in Pakistan. ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/supreme-co…
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We are back with the final part of Discrimination Law podcast! Join @SandraFredman in conversation with Former Supreme Court judge Rosalie Abella, @HelenMountfield @MansfieldOxford & @jaynakothari @CLPRtrust to discuss the 3rd edn of Discrimination Law ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/discrimina…
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The Aberdeen Housing Crisis @justin_win_ expands on housing right: If it is a policy goal versus a justiciable right, how people are affected (forming homes nested in houses), & how to achieve fulfilment of the right (through positive & negative duties). ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/the-aberde…
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If Frozen Embryos Are Unborn Children Then What Is IVF’s Future in the United States? @AnneMarieLofaso from @wvulaw writes about how the Dobbs decision allows states to pass Christian ideology on as public policy, affecting reproductive rights. ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/if-frozen-…
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What can we learn from each other? To celebrate the third edition of @SandraFredman's pivotal book, Discrimination Law, luminaries of the field discuss how comparing and contrast different approaches strengthens the thinking and practice of equality law!
Oxford Human Rights Hub (@OxHRH) profile pictureOxford Human Rights Hub@OxHRH6 Mar 2024
New RightsUp Podcast Out! Discrimination Law (Part 1) Join @SandraFredman in conversation with Former Supreme Court judge Rosalie Abella, @HelenMountfield and @jaynakothari to discuss the 3rd edition of Discrimination Law!
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In advance of the Irish referendum on whether to recognise care in the Constitution, this @TriCONDublin webinar on Feb 28th will discuss comparative perspectives from Canada, India, S. Africa & UK as showcased in a forthcoming article in @icon_journal by @SandraFredman @OxHRH
TriCON (@TriCONDublin) profile pictureTriCON@TriCONDublin22 Feb 2024
Join us for a @TriCONDublin webinar on Feb 28th 1-2.15pm IST to discuss a new paper by @SandraFredman @OxHRH called ‘Care as a Constitutional Value’ papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.… With discussants @stefano_osella & Mark Bell, chaired by @AileenFKavanagh us06web.zoom.us/j/8107201020…
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Attention📢@OxHRH Journal Invites Submissions for a Special Issue! Proposals should consist of three to five papers that address a topic of high current interest in the field of international, regional, comparative or national human rights law.
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On 13th February 2024, we celebrated 5 years of the #Abidjanprinciples Progress on the Right to Education! @SandraFredman director of @OxHRH contributed to the panel! abidjanprinciples.org/en/new…
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New Report! @OxHRH has contributed a report to @UNSR_Education on academic freedom and freedom of expression in educational institutions by surveying three jurisdictions: India, South Africa and Australia. Read the full report here: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/academic-f… @OxfordLawFac
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In our latest blog post, Associate Prof Shreya Atrey breaks down the court's ruling on discrimination to reveal the Court’s continued lack of a clear understanding of both ethnic origin, & more broadly, racial grounds are! Read here: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/ukraine-v-… @BonaveroIHR
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It's a very important judgement on indirect discrimination since one of the arguments put forth by the Respondent seeks to deny that CERD includes indirect discrimination or discrimination in effect.
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Prof. @SandraFredman gave expert opinions at various stages of the process! You can access the final submission on behalf of Ukraine here icj-cij.org/sites/default/fi… The Russian Federation's response: icj-cij.org/sites/default/fi…
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Today at 3.00 PM, ICJ delivered its judgment on the merits in the Ukraine v Russian Federation case. Among other claims, it deals with the application of CERD in relation to indirect discrimination against ethnic Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars. Judgment: icj-cij.org/sites/default/fi…
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In our latest blog, @j0nyorke summarises some of the key issues in the Kenneth Eugene Smith case. @joel_zivot @DPRUOxford ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/alabamas-m…
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Congratulations Freya! 🥳
Mansfield College, University of Oxford (@MansfieldOxford) profile pictureMansfield College, University of Oxford@MansfieldOxford22 Jan 2024
We’re delighted to announce our Fellow, Professor Freya Baetens, has been awarded a Francqui Chair for the impact of her work on law and policy making in Europe and beyond. 🎉 Read more at ⤵ mansfield.ox.ac.uk/news/mans…
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Reminder: This event is happening tomorrow! Mark your calendars 🗓️ @j0nyorke @joel_zivot @DPRUOxford @SRjudgeslawyers @OxfordLawFac
Oxford Human Rights Hub (@OxHRH) profile pictureOxford Human Rights Hub@OxHRH12 Jan 2024
OxHRH Capital Punishment Seminar: Kenneth Smith's Planned Execution by Nitrogen Gas Inhalation When: 18th January 2.00 PM Where: Pembroke College, Harold Lee Room law.ox.ac.uk/content/event/o… @OxfordLawFac @DeathPenaltyP @UniofOxford @PembrokeOxford @SandraFredman
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OxHRH Capital Punishment Seminar: Kenneth Smith's Planned Execution by Nitrogen Gas Inhalation When: 18th January 2.00 PM Where: Pembroke College, Harold Lee Room law.ox.ac.uk/content/event/o… @OxfordLawFac @DeathPenaltyP @UniofOxford @PembrokeOxford @SandraFredman
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