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Russell Sandberg
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Professor of Law at Cardiff University, Wales, UK. Writes on Legal History & Law and Religion with focus on marriage law and education law reform.

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Russell Sandberg @sandbergrlaw.bsky.social · Oct 20
I’ve now joined BlueSky - thanks to @lawandreligionuk.bsky.social for the invite.

I’m a Professor of Law at Cardiff University where I research in the field of Law and Humanities, with particular reference to Law and Religion and Legal History.

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Russell Sandberg @sandbergrlaw.bsky.social · 1d
A great blog post by Miranda Ash on why independent celebrants must be included in upcoming wedding reform:

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Marriage Reform: Why Independent Celebrants Must Be Included (And What It Means For Your Wedding)
Discover how marriage reform can enhance your wedding with independent celebrants. Make your day truly special and personal.
www.mirandathecelebrant.co.uk

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Russell Sandberg @sandbergrlaw.bsky.social · 1d
Evidence of the need for marriage law reform in England and Wales where humanists cannot conduct legally binding marriages ⬇️
humanists.uk Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d
It’s official! There have now been 5,000 legally recognised humanist marriages in Northern Ireland since their introduction in 2018. What a wonderful milestone! humanists.uk/2026/01/13/n...

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d
It’s official! There have now been 5,000 legally recognised humanist marriages in Northern Ireland since their introduction in 2018. What a wonderful milestone! humanists.uk/2026/01/13/n...

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National Secular Society @natsecsoc.bsky.social · 6d
New reforms to wedding law are a vital opportunity to create an inclusive system that respects freedom of religion and belief in all its forms.

That's why Sophie Easton argues that those reforms must include independent celebrants👇

www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2026...
Equality in love: why wedding law reform must include independent celebrants
With the Government committed to reforming wedding law in England and Wales, Sophie Easton argues that to truly protect freedom of religion or belief, independent celebrants must be included in the ne...
www.secularism.org.uk

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Russell Sandberg @sandbergrlaw.bsky.social · 25d
Wow. ‘The Christmas Guest’ by Peter Swanson is phenomenal. A gripping read that almost made me fall off my chair at one point. Exceptional!

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Russell Sandberg @sandbergrlaw.bsky.social · 29d
Fascinating and important article in The Law Teacher on ‘Bridging the diversity gap in the law and religion classroom: between self-censorship and mutual respect’ by Sylvie Bacquet

www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....

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Russell Sandberg @sandbergrlaw.bsky.social · Dec 7
A fantastic new edit of a classic #DoctorWho story. I’d forgotten how fun the Pertwee years were! Perfect Sunday morning watching!

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Russell Sandberg @sandbergrlaw.bsky.social · Dec 4
A fascinating read on the recent Supreme Court decision on RE in Northern Ireland, particularly the political dimension. It is convincing and realistic in terms of the proposed next steps. A must read!
jackru.bsky.social Jack Russell @jackru.bsky.social · Nov 30
A very interesting read, and I'm impressed that you put it together so quickly after the judgment! Here is my piece, with slightly more emphasis on political and media dimensions in addition to a legal analysis. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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The Supreme Court judgment on religious teaching in NI – an analysis and an appeal…
Jack Russell is a parent, primary school governor, and member of the core team at Parents for Inclusive Education NI, a grass-roots organisation that advocates for the rights of all children and paren...
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Jack Russell @jackru.bsky.social · Nov 30
A very interesting read, and I'm impressed that you put it together so quickly after the judgment! Here is my piece, with slightly more emphasis on political and media dimensions in addition to a legal analysis. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

sluggerotoole.com/2025/11/28/t...
The Supreme Court judgment on religious teaching in NI – an analysis and an appeal…
Jack Russell is a parent, primary school governor, and member of the core team at Parents for Inclusive Education NI, a grass-roots organisation that advocates for the rights of all children and paren...
sluggerotoole.com

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Russell Sandberg @sandbergrlaw.bsky.social · Nov 21
This week’s Supreme Court decision means that we need to rethink religious education and worship in schools in all nations of the UK. The main takeaway of the judgment is that it underlines how parental opt outs will not excuse indoctrination: lawandreligionuk.com/2025/11/20/r...
Religious Education in Northern Ireland: the Supreme Court decision and its impact | Law & Religion UK
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Russell Sandberg @sandbergrlaw.bsky.social · Nov 20
Yesterday the Uk Supreme Court held that religious education in a school in Northern Ireland breached human rights laws: my new blog post explores what yesterday’s judgment actually says and means - lawandreligionuk.com/2025/11/20/r...
Religious Education in Northern Ireland: the Supreme Court decision and its impact | Law & Religion UK
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