Alexander Simmonds — Coventry University

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Research Interests

Research interests:

Employment Law, in particular the Law relating to dismissals and disciplinary procedures; Space Law, in particular the Space Industry Act 2018 and Space Industry Regulations 2021.

Evidence Submitted to Parliament

Alexander Simmonds LLB, AFHEA (COV0041) 'Possible Effects of Sections 44 & 100 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 on Detriment / Dismissals re Refusal to Work in a Dangerous Environment, Conducting Remote Disciplinary Proceedings by Video Platform and Other Possible Legal Consequences in the Workplace Resulting from the Impact of COVID-19'

https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/1784/pdf/

PhD Project

As of May 2020 studying PhD in Employment Law, 'The Worker Voice: Global Perspectives on Workplace Disciplinary Proceedings'.

Biography

Presently lecturing in Advocacy and the English Legal System under the Sino-UK Joint Program at South West University of Political Science and Law, Chongqing.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzqppW8HZxPUL_Da_BULBg

My YouTube Channel- 'Legal Locomotive Law Videos'

Education/Academic qualification

Law (LLB), Degree, University of Sheffield

Award Date: 1 Jun 2005

Keywords

K Law (General)
Employment Law
Space Law
Dismissal Law
Worker Rights

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4 Article
1 Chapter

The Space Industry Act 2018: a giant leap?
Simmonds, A., 15 Jan 2020, In: Coventry Law Journal. 24, 2, p. 95 -104 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Clowning around? Expanding the right to being accompanied in workplace disciplinary proceedings in English law
Simmonds, A., 1 Dec 2020, In: Coventry Law Journal. 25, 2, p. 33-45 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
The UK Perspective on Informed Consent in Commercial Space Travel
Simmonds, A., 1 Sept 2020, In: Air & Space Law. 45, 4/5, p. 367-390 24 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Dangerous Circumstances, Discipline and Dismissal: Some Employment Law Impacts of COVID-19
Simmonds, A., 29 Dec 2021, Global Pandemic, Technology and Business: Comparative Explorations of COVID-19 and the Law. Li, L., Foster, S., Stanford, B. & Berdud, C. E. (eds.). Routledge
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Mercer v Alternative Future Group Ltd: human rights - freedom of assembly - right to strike - action short of dismissal - statutory interpretation - Human Rights Act 1998
Simmonds, A. & Foster, S., 31 Jul 2021, In: Coventry Law Journal. 26, 1, p. 111 -116 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

2 Invited talk

“PLE/ Street Law Projects” / “Setting up your own Student Pro Bono Scheme”
Alexander Simmonds (Speaker)
Nov 2010
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Joint National Pro Bono Conference: “Laying the foundations/Taking the first steps: Starting your own pro bono scheme”
Alexander Simmonds (Speaker)
Nov 2009
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk

Bar Pro Bono Award 2008 - shortlisted
Simmonds, Alexander (Recipient), 3 Nov 2008
Prize: Other distinction
HECEF Higher Education Volunteering Award 2008- Exceptional Winner
Simmonds, Alexander (Recipient), 2 Dec 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Lawworks and Attorney General's Student Awards 2009
Simmonds, Alexander (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)