Tom Webb LL.B

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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.

PhD Supervision Interests

Public law, constitutional theory, jurisprudence, systems theory

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 the Multiverse What is Real? Luhmann, Complexity and ANT

Mauthe, B. & Webb, T. 2013 Luhman Observed: Radical Theoretical Encounters. La Cour, A. & Philippopoulos-Mihalopoulos, A. (eds.). Palgrave

Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Chapter

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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« Back 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 Centre for Law and Society Profile Publications Projects Activities 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. PhD Supervision Interests Public law, constitutional theory, jurisprudence, systems theory 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 the Multiverse What is Real? Luhmann, Complexity and ANT Mauthe, B. & Webb, T. 2013 Luhman Observed: Radical Theoretical Encounters. La Cour, A. & Philippopoulos-Mihalopoulos, A. (eds.). Palgrave Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Chapter In Press Exploring system boundaries Webb, T. 2013 In: Law and Critique. 24, 2, p. n/a Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article In the Multiverse What is Real? Luhmann, Complexity and ANT Mauthe, B. & Webb, T. 2013 Luhman Observed: Radical Theoretical Encounters. La Cour, A. & Philippopoulos-Mihalopoulos, A. (eds.). Palgrave Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings › Chapter 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»	Information for: Alumni Business Media
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