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The guest for this episode is Professor Jens Scherpe, a Chair Professor of Comparative Law at Aalborg University. As the founding director of the Nordic Centre for Comparative and International Family Law, he is an authority in comparative family law with a particular focus on the legal frameworks that govern martial relationships across different jurisdictions. He has written and edited multiple volumes about family law in various cultural contexts, ranging from same-sex marriage, registered partnerships to surrogacy. In this episode, we will explore Professor Scherpe’s insights on the development of family law, addressing issues related to the evolving institution of marriage and the criminalization of surrogacy. He shares his perspective on the concept of ‘family’, and the dilemma of defining it in contemporary legal contexts. Additionally, he reflects upon his journey into academia, and provides inspiring advice for students. Join us for a stimulating conversation that examines the intersection of law, culture, and family dynamics, while gaining valuable perspectives from one of the leading experts in the field. The host for this episode is Leo Lee, an Editor of Ethos.

Period2 Dec 2024

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  • Title Marriage, Legal Education, Criminalizing Surrogacy | Ethos Podcast #5
    Media name/outletEthos
    Duration/Length/Size50 minutes
    Country/TerritoryHong Kong
    Date02/12/2024
    DescriptionThe guest for this episode is Professor Jens Scherpe, a Chair Professor of Comparative Law at Aalborg University. As the founding director of the Nordic Centre for Comparative and International Family Law, he is an authority in comparative family law with a particular focus on the legal frameworks that govern martial relationships across different jurisdictions. He has written and edited multiple volumes about family law in various cultural contexts, ranging from same-sex marriage, registered partnerships to surrogacy.

    In this episode, we will explore Professor Scherpe’s insights on the development of family law, addressing issues related to the evolving institution of marriage and the criminalization of surrogacy. He shares his perspective on the concept of ‘family’, and the dilemma of defining it in contemporary legal contexts. Additionally, he reflects upon his journey into academia, and provides inspiring advice for students. Join us for a stimulating conversation that examines the intersection of law, culture, and family dynamics, while gaining valuable perspectives from one of the leading experts in the field.

    The host for this episode is Leo Lee, an Editor of Ethos.
    Producer/AuthorEthos
    URLhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVEQa1Yq8Iw
    PersonsJens Martin Scherpe