Call for Papers – History, Law and Reproduction: New Challenges for Legal History (University of Bristol, 1 May 2026)

We are pleased to share the Call for Papers for the workshop History, Law and Reproduction: New Challenges for Legal History, which will take place at the University of Bristol Law School on 1 May 2026, from 1–4 pm.

The workshop will bring together researchers working at the intersection of law, history and reproduction, with a particular interest in feminist and socio-legal approaches. Contributions are especially encouraged on methodological and theoretical questions, lesser-known legal contexts, and feminist and/or decolonial perspectives on reproduction and legal history.

Prospective participants are invited to submit an abstract of no more than 500 words, along with a short bio (max. 200 words), to Dr Elena Caruso (elena.caruso@bristol.ac.uk) and Dr Gauri Pillai (gauri.pillai@bristol.ac.uk) by 15 December 2025. Selected participants will be notified by 7 January 2026; full papers (5,000–8,000 words) are due by 1 April 2026. Limited financial assistance for travel will be available for UK-based participants.

The full Call for Papers can be downloaded from the attached document.