Keywords
administrative justice, autopoiesis, complexity theory, constitutionalism, immigration, jurisprudence, law, public law, systems theory
Research Areas
Law, Law and society, Legal theory
Tom Webb LL.B
Research Student
Bowland North
Lancaster University
Bailrigg
Lancaster
United Kingdom
LA1 4YN
Affiliations
Tom is conducting research into public law, particularly the theory of constitutionalism, and the use of complexity theory (a systems theory) as a critical device in law. In addition to this Tom has also written on the theory of autopoiesis.
Tom is also interested in administrative justice in the tribunals system, particularly as regards immigration and mental health tribunals.
Research Interests
Public law (theory of constitutionalism, sovereignty, globalisation, public law and realism, public law and interpretivism), systems theory thinking (complexity theory, autopoiesis, chaos theory, ANT), administrative law (tribunal system, immigration & asylum and mental health tribunals).
Current Teaching
2012-2013
Law 102/213c - Public Law (2009 - present)
Law 103r - Law of Torts (2009 - present)
Web Links
Law school staff page: www.lancs.ac.uk/law/Tom-Webb/
Academia.edu: lancs.academia.edu/TomWebb
Law and Systems Theory Network: http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/networks/lastnet/
Thesis Title
What can a complexity approach to the analysis of the theory of constitutionalism offer public law?
Supervised By
Dr Barbara Mauthe
Dr Sara Fovargue
Additional Information
Tom is an Admissions Tutor in the Law School.
In addition to his role in the Law School, Tom is also a member of Cartmel College SCR where he holds the position of Praelector (Vice-Dean). Tom also attends University Senate as a Syndicate Representative for Cartmel College.
Selected Publications
Exploring system boundaries
Webb, T. 2013 In: Law and Critique. 24, 2, p. n/a
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
In Press
Exploring system boundaries
Webb, T. 2013 In: Law and Critique. 24, 2, p. n/a
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
Tracing an outline of legal complexity
Webb, T. expected in 2014 In: Ratio Juris.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
2013
Realism and Analysis Within Public Law
Mauthe, B. & Webb, T. 2013 In: Liverpool Law Review.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article
2012
Review: Adrian Vermeule, The System of the Constitution
Webb, T. 11/2012 In: Modern Law Review. 75, 6, p. 1182-1188, 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review
Law and Systems Theory Network
02/05/2011 →
LaSTNet is a mailing list with accompanying website set up to bring those with an interest in the application of systems theory thinking to law. The mailing list is primarily used to advertise confer ... Read more»
Socio-legal conversations across systems in a world in crisis
(Participant) 7/9/2012
Activity: Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Read more»SLSA Annual Conference 2012 - Systems Stream
(Chair) 4/4/2012 → 5/4/2012
Activity: Participation in conference
Read more»SLSA Annual Conference 2011 - Systems Stream
(Chair) 13/4/2011
Activity: Participation in conference
Read more»SLSA Annual Conference 2010 - Administrative Law Stream
(Participant) 31/3/2010
Activity: Participation in conference
Read more»SLSA Annual Conference 2013 - Systems Stream
(Chair) 26/3/2013 → 28/3/2013
Activity: Participation in conference
Read more»SLSA Annual Conference 2013 - Systems Stream
(Speaker) 28/3/2013
Activity: Participation in conference
Read more»SLSA Annual Conference 2012 - Systems Stream
(Speaker) 4/4/2012
Activity: Participation in conference
Read more»
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