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The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia has named The University of Queensland Law School’s Dr Dylan Lino as one of four leading early career researchers in the country.

UQ researcher Dr Andreas Schloenhardt reflects on 20 years of fighting organised crime.

University of Queensland Law School Professor Graeme Orr has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia for his distinguished contribution to the field of law.

Two Law School researchers have debunked the theory that asylum seekers pose a terrorism threat in Australia.

Navies around the world are investing in uncrewed maritime vehicles (UMVs). These devices will not be operating in a legal vacuum. The law of the sea – part of the international legal system – sets parameters for how these devices must be designed and what they can be used for.

When the ICRC embarked on its now published (2016) Geneva Convention Commentary update project, it was clear that some renewed interest in Common Article 1 would ensue. And indeed it has. Sparking some healthy debate.

To understand the law behind this, we need to think about two things. The first is the strict rules against electoral donations by property developers. The second is the investigatory power and processes that can be brought to bear.

Following efforts by UQ Law researchers, The Conversation has made changes to ensure authors who are contributing Indigenous knowledge are acknowledged.