Global Law at Reading (GLAR)

Description

Global Law at Reading (GLAR) is one of the leading groups of expert staff researching and teaching global law at any university within the UK. As Reading’s research hub for public international law and human rights it has a proud international reputation for research excellence in these areas.

GLAR has particular strengths on topics relating to international peace and security, such as cyber warfare, the role and responsibilities of the United Nations (UN), UN peace operations and other global crises from a range of perspectives. There is also a strong expertise in international human rights law and refugee law with experts working on UN human rights bodies, current refugee crises, children’s rights, and more.

GLAR offers unique interdisciplinary expertise with members engaging with other research divisions across the university including Global Development and Politics and International Relations. With academic staff publish leading works in these fields and many are heavily engaged in policy and practice in both the UK and overseas.