Deaf Legal Theory

New animation: The Deaf Legal Theory Model

23 September 202623 September 2026Dr Rob Wilks

A new animation introduces the Deaf Legal Theory (DLT) Model, a practical framework co-produced with deaf people, professionals and academics to examine law, policy and practice from deaf perspectives. The Model is now entering its next stage of development, including international testing through a pilot project in Ghana.…MoreNew animation: The Deaf Legal Theory Model

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Strengthening Global Majority Representation in Deaf Legal Theory: A Pilot Project in Ghana

30 January 202630 January 2026Dr Rob Wilks

Funded by the University of the West of England’s Vice Chancellor’s Early Career Researchers scheme, the Deaf Legal Theory (DLT)…MoreStrengthening Global Majority Representation in Deaf Legal Theory: A Pilot Project in Ghana

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What did the Feedback Survey say?

24 April 202524 April 2025Dr Rob Wilks

We’ve had some great feedback on the new DLT model, and it’s been really helpful in shaping its future development.…MoreWhat did the Feedback Survey say?

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Co-producing the Deaf Legal Theory Model: impact and achievements

24 April 202524 April 2025Dr Rob Wilks

Our UWE Bristol AHRC-funded Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) project wrapped up in February 2025, marking a significant milestone for Deaf…MoreCo-producing the Deaf Legal Theory Model: impact and achievements

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The final DLT model report

3 January 202524 April 2025Dr Rob Wilks

The final report for the Deaf Legal Theory (DLT) model is here! After months of collaboration with deaf community members, legal professionals, and academics, this report captures the journey and the outcome.…MoreThe final DLT model report

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The BIG Survey

13 June 202424 April 2025Dr Rob Wilks

We are pleased to announce that the BIG Survey is now live! We call all members of the international deaf…MoreThe BIG Survey

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Funding secured to develop Deaf Legal Theory worldwide

19 February 202421 February 2024Dr Rob Wilks

We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully been awarded £14,796.20 funding from the University of the West of…MoreFunding secured to develop Deaf Legal Theory worldwide

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Language and Law Seminar

13 November 202221 February 2024Dr Rob Wilks

On Thursday 10 November 2022, Rob was delighted to have the opportunity to re-introduce Deaf Legal Theory (DLT) to the…MoreLanguage and Law Seminar

The Deaf Legal Theory Model Animation

Grounding DLT in Ghana

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The Deaf Legal Theory Model Animation

Grounding DLT in Ghana

Co-Producing the DLT Model

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New animation: The Deaf Legal Theory Model

Strengthening Global Majority Representation in Deaf Legal Theory: A Pilot Project in Ghana

What did the Feedback Survey say?

Co-producing the Deaf Legal Theory Model: impact and achievements

The final DLT model report

The BIG Survey

Funding secured to develop Deaf Legal Theory worldwide

Language and Law Seminar