As part of our work to develop a network of researchers working in administrative justice, today we launch an updated version of the UKAJI Live Research Projects database, alongside a number of new profiles of projects listed in the database. An organic resource The register is an organic resource, and we are well aware that work … Continue reading
The Academic Committee of the Civil Mediation Council is hosting a conference on compulsory mediation on 13 October 2017 and is seeking abstracts for papers. The Council welcomes papers on any aspect of the above topic to inform wider policy and discussion of the role of mediation in the civil court process. The aim is also to include aspects … Continue reading
In this comparative study, Rob Behrens reviews the lived experience of higher education ombuds in 18 countries. Having had unique access to the archives of the European Network of Ombudsmen in Higher Education (ENOHE), and drawing on a network-wide survey, he has produced a comprehensive account of European practitioners. Higher education ombudsmen operate from a … Continue reading
On Tuesday 5 December 2017, the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman, Queen Margaret University, and the University of Glasgow will be hosting a one day conference on the impact of complaints on the health, well being, and performance of public service employees who have been subject to a complaint. The conference will take place at Queen … Continue reading
Government and Parliament Following the outcome of the General Election on 8 June, the Queen’s Speech has been delayed until 21 June to enable the formation of an agreement between the Conservatives and the DUP. In a Cabinet reshuffle, Liz Truss has been replaced by David Lidington as Secretary of State for Justice and Lord … Continue reading