Amy Codling

Dr. Amy Codling is an Associate Lecturer/PBL Tutor at York Law School, University of York. She holds degrees from the University of Reading (LLB, PhD) and the University of Sussex (LLM). Her research focuses on legal pluralism, law and religion, gender studies, and social justice. She authored Thinking Critically About Law: A Student’s Guide (2018) and has published widely on topics such as the Begum case and religious dress in legal frameworks. In 2022, she received the 'Most Inspirational' award from the University of York Student’s Union.

Education:

• LLB (Hons) in Law and European Studies, University of Reading
• LLM in International Law, University of Sussex
• PhD in Law, University of Reading
• PGCAP (Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice), University of Reading

Research Interests: Dr. Codling’s work critically examines legal pluralism, particularly its intersections with religion, gender, and social justice. Her empirical studies include qualitative analyses of Muslim women’s experiences with veiling in Britain and the normative dimensions of legal subjectivity. She advocates for methodologies that center marginalized voices in legal discourse.

Publications: Her recent works include analyses of the Begum case (2007), contributions to Religion and Legal Pluralism (2015), and explorations of legal pluralism in media contexts. Her 2024 article Toxic Sexuality: Barbenheimer Review critiques media portrayals of legal norms.

Awards and Recognition: The 2022 'Most Inspirational' award reflects her dedication to teaching and student engagement. Her research has been cited in interdisciplinary forums, including the Journal of Legal Pluralism and Law and Justice.

Additional Roles: She served as a Trustee of the Reading International Solidarity Centre (2014–2016) and contributed to the Reading Fairtrade Steering Group (2012–2016), focusing on sustainability and human rights initiatives.

Labs/Teams: While no formal lab is mentioned, her research collaborates with interdisciplinary networks in legal studies and gender studies.