Dr Josie Welsh
Public Law and Judicial studies, focusing on judicial power. All views my own. SFHEA. Senior Lecturer @ Oxford Brookes University, UK
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- Reposted by Dr Josie WelshI’ve been in or around politics for over a half-century now. I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system. It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people.
- Reposted by Dr Josie WelshIt seems like the federal government wanted to commandeer the judge into doing their law enforcement work, which they cannot do as a constitutional matter. Refusing to assist the federal government is not the same as actively impeding law enforcement. This is highly suspect behavior from the feds.
- Reposted by Dr Josie WelshNEW BLOG: How has Keir Starmer changed Prime Minister’s Questions? Keir Starmer has used his opening answer at PMQs very differently from his predecessors. @ruxandrasrbn.bsky.social & Tom Fleming explore how his approach to opening PMQs compares to that of other Prime Ministers.
- It is always a good idea to get outside (and sometimes it's fun to move at speed while doing so 🏃♀️)
- Reposted by Dr Josie Welsh🎉 This year’s JUSTICE Annual Conference marks 25 years of the Human Rights Act. Join us as we reflect on its progress and look ahead to its role in shaping justice and equality in the face of future challenges. Stay tuned for more details and early bird info!
- Reposted by Dr Josie WelshWe're hosting this year's @ukcla.bsky.social early career workshop in constitutional law and theory. The panel includes @daniellalock.bsky.social. CfP below, apply now and please share to anyone who you think might be interested. @livunilawsj.bsky.social @livunislsj.bsky.social
- Reposted by Dr Josie WelshThe last day on which a majority of the Supreme Court’s justices had been appointed by Democratic presidents was May 14, 1969. One of the things we do in the legal academy is support our claims with facts.
- Reposted by Dr Josie WelshReally excited to have this new article out: "Six Myths of Judicial Independence" Since I began this project it has become increasingly relevant. The Rule of Law depends upon free and independent courts - but what this means is beset with myths www.uwa.edu.au/schools/-/me...
