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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...
Feminist Law
Apr 23, 202319 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.
Clara Topiol & Courtney Jones
Mar 22, 20236 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.
Feminist Law
Mar 17, 202312 min read
Podcast Episode 02 - Period Poverty with Hannah Bruneau
Transcript of podcast episode 2 - Period Poverty with Hannah Bruneau.
Feminist Law
Mar 12, 202310 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....
Courtney Jones
Mar 8, 20236 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...
Feminist Law
Mar 5, 20231 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.
Lynn M. Griesemer
Feb 22, 20239 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...
Clara Topiol
Feb 1, 20236 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...
Clara Topiol
Jan 25, 20238 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...
Hannah Bruneau
Jan 18, 20235 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...
Clara Topiol
Jan 11, 20236 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.
Courtney Jones
Dec 21, 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...
Sharon Igbokwe
Dec 14, 20227 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...
Clara Topiol
Dec 7, 20225 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?
Nadia Roberts
Nov 30, 20229 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...
Clara Topiol
Oct 24, 20226 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...
Clara Topiol
Oct 21, 20225 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.
Courtney Jones
Oct 11, 20224 min read
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