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Projects
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R1165LAW: Death and burial in a multi-cultural society: Conflicts of law and custom
Conway, H. (PI)
01/08/2009 → 31/12/2011
Project: Research
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Dealing with the dead and familial discord: contested funerals and the challenges for private law
Conway, H., 26 Dec 2024, Life and death in private law. Falconer, K., Barker, K. & Fell, A. (eds.). Hart Publishing, p. 199-216 (Hart Studies in Private Law).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Property law and emotions
Conway, H. & Stannard, J., 20 Aug 2024, Research handbook on property, law and theory. Bevan, C. (ed.). Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, p. 345-360 (Research Handbooks in Private and Commercial Law).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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The role and repercussions of law in contested funerals and contested memorials
Conway, H., 01 Oct 2024, The Routledge handbook of law and death . Trabsky, M. & Jones, I. (eds.). Routledge, p. 122-133 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Children in need and the great intergenerational wealth transfer: squaring the impossible circle of testamentary freedom, family obligations and the role of the state
Conway, H. & Grattan, S., 21 Sept 2023, Inheritance matters: kinship, property and law. Lenon, S. & Monk, D. (eds.). Hart Publishing, 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Death rites disrupted: Coronavirus, "lockdown" laws and the altered social ritual of the funeral
Conway, H., 04 Sept 2023, In: Northern Ireland Legal Quarterly. 74, 2, p. 211-231Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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“The Dead, The Law and The Politics of The Past” (co-authored with with Professor Kieran McEvoy, QUB) awarded the SLSA Prize (joint award) for best Socio-Legal Article published in 2004
Conway, H. (Recipient) & McEvoy, K. (Recipient), Apr 2005
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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'The Politics of Law and Emotions: Addressing Overlooked Emotions in Legal Fields'- SLSA Funded Workshop
Conway, H. (Invited speaker)
25 Sept 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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King's Law Journal (Journal)
Conway, H. (Peer reviewer)
Sept 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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17th International Death, Dying and Disposal Conference: The Politics of Death. Presented paper on 'The Politics of Law and Death: Contested Funerals as Sites of Struggle'.
Conway, H. (Presenter) & Lawther, C. (Presenter)
28 Aug 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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ASDS President's Opening Remarks, 17th International Death, Dying and Disposal Conference, University of Utrecht
Conway, H. (Keynote speaker)
27 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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President's Report- Annual General Meeting of the Association for the Study of Death, Dying and Society
Conway, H. (Speaker)
27 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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'The Traditional Irish Wake and Funeral Traditions'- National Catholic Register (U.S.)
02/11/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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'Family Provision Claims and Adult Children'- Invited Interview for Faculti
06/03/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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'The Price Case and Legalising Cremation in England'- Radio Interview (Times Radio)
18/01/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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'Desecrated human skulls are being sold on social media in UK's unregulated bone trade' - Livescience article (expert commentary)
06/10/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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"We Need More Crematoria in Northern Ireland"- Radio Interview (BBC Radio Foyle)
16/12/2020
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment