A former Darwen resident has been appointed to a prestigious law position at Oxford University.
Professor Alan Bogg has been appointed as Rhodes Professor of the Laws of the British Commonwealth and the United States.
The position is a distinguished role that oversees studies and research in common law at one of the world’s most esteemed universities.
Common law is rules created by judges through court rulings and legal precedents, as opposed to statutory law, which is written legislation enacted by Parliament.
In a statement, Professor Bogg said: “I am excited to be joining the community at the Law Faculty and supporting its commitment to the highest ideals of legal scholarship and legal education.
“It is a particular pleasure given that it has such a distinguished history in the development of labour law.”
He went on to say: “It is an honour to have the opportunity to serve the Faculty and to be part of that continuing story.”
This new role is the next step in Professor Bogg’s distinguished academic career, having won a host of awards for his work on labour and employment law.
In 2010, his monograph, The Democratic Aspects of Trade Union Recognition, was awarded the Peter Birks Prize for Outstanding Legal Scholarship.
In 2014, he was awarded the Philip Leverhulme Prize for Law in recognition of his international profile and achievements as a scholar.
Professor Bogg, who is a former student at Darwen Vale High School, is currently a Professor of Labour Law at the University of Bristol.
He succeeds Professor Sandra Fredman FBA who has held the post since 2011.
Professor Fredman has written widely on anti-discrimination law, human rights law and labour law.
Professor Bogg will take up his new position in January 2027.
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