Research

OU Law academics publish, broadcast and act as consultants on a wide range of legal themes including:

asylum law
civil marriage ceremonies
criminal law and procedure
criminal responsibility
critical legal theory
equity
ethics
European Union law
gender and the law
human rights
international courts and global governance
international law
law and neuroscience
law and religion
law, technology and blockchains
legal biography
legal education
legal history
legal theory
litigants in person
property law
space law and governance
sports law
trusts
UK delegated legislation
violence against women and the law

Read about some of our research highlights.

Research Clusters

The Law School has established a number of research clusters in which these themes are explored. We attract active research staff of the highest calibre, encourage mentoring and development of colleagues’ research capabilities, and offer exciting research opportunities for full-time and part-time students who join our vibrant and growing Research Degrees Programme.

Research projects

Law School staff are involved with a number of research projects throughout the year. Find out more about current projects by clicking on the links below.