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Essex research has helped to shape a new UN report that highlights how decriminalising drugs could help reduce HIV transmission and improve public health worldwide.

The guidance, informed by Essex Human Rights Centre's Julie Hannah, shows how punitive laws can increase harm, while offering a practical roadmap for governments to take action.

Last Saturday’s University Open Day was a fantastic chance to welcome prospective students and offer‑holders to Essex Law School - and it wouldn’t have been the same without the amazing people who made it happen.

A huge thank you to our students and alumni who generously shared their time, experiences and enthusiasm throughout the day. From answering questions to talking honestly about life at Essex Law School, you helped show what makes our community so special.

While staff can explain the courses and opportunities on offer, it’s our students and graduates who really bring the Essex experience to life — and that’s what future students remember most.

📅 Missed out? You can still join us at our next Open Day on Friday 20 June. We’d love to welcome you to Essex Law School.
https://www.essex.ac.uk/visit-us/open-days

🎉 New Essex Law Research Blog post!

Dr Koldo Casla, Senior Lecturer at Essex Law School, has been appointed United Nations Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing.

The appointment highlights his new open access book, The Social Right to Property: Social Function and Human Rights (Edward Elgar, 2026), which examines how property law can contribute to the fulfilment of the human right to adequate housing. The research reflects Essex Law School’s strength in international and comparative human rights scholarship.

👉 Read the blog post:

Koldo Casla Appointed UN Special Rapporteur on Housing | Essex Law School | Blog | University of Essex Dr Koldo Casla’s appointment as UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing brings renewed attention to his new open access book on property, housing and social rights.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Essex LATAM Talks: Holding States Accountable in International Law . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The University of Essex School of Law and Human Rights Centre invite you to a one hour session exploring how international law is used to hold states accountable, with a focus on arbitrary detention, ecocide, and housing and social rights in Latin America. The discussion brings together UN human rig...

We're delighted to announce that Professor Noam Lubell has stepped up to be our new Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research.

He's joining the University’s Executive Committee from this week and will play a central role in the development and implementation of our research strategy.

He said: "I am looking forward to working alongside everyone to expand our research activities and deepen our positive footprint.”

Huge congratulations to Veronica Eshoo Baiaty and Courtney Byrne, who recently represented Essex Law School in the Client Interviewing Competition 👏

After progressing from the internal rounds to the regional stage (placing 2nd), they went on to the National Finals, finishing 7th across England and Wales 🏆

💬 “The competition gave us something even more meaningful – practical, client‑focused interviewing skills, confidence under pressure, and a deeper understanding of how to deliver both legal and non‑legal advice effectively,” said Courtney.

Competing against more senior students and still performing so strongly, Veronica and Courtney are a brilliant example of how hands‑on, skills‑based learning at Essex builds confidence, professionalism and real‑world legal experience alongside academic study.

With thanks to their coach, Julia Constantino Chagas Lessa, for supporting them throughout the competition.