Anne Wagner

Permanent Associate Research Professor at Lille University, France. She holds a Ph.D. in Jurilinguistics from Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale (1999) and an "Habilitation in Private Law" from Lille University (2015). Her research focuses on legal semiotics, visual studies, legal culture, translation, and discourse. Wagner serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal for the Semiotics of Law, and co-edits several series on Law and Visual Jurisprudence, gender justice, and legal communication. She is also President of the International Roundtables for the Semiotics of Law (IRSL).
4 Articles
Sculpture of a seated woman holding a book and a small figure of Justice, representing thoughtful interpretation of law outside the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Thinking Line

Is Law Still Written in Stone? Rethinking Legal Semiotics

When people think of law, they often imagine codified rules, courtrooms, and justice in black and white. Yet beneath these…

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Mural depicting a female figure wearing sunglasses with the text 'POUR QUE LA HONTE CHANGE DE CAMP'. The artwork references Gisèle Pélicot and is connected to the theme of 'chemical submissions', emphasizing the shift of shame from victims to perpetrators in cases of drug-facilitated abuse.
Human Rights

Legal Gaps: How Chemical Submission Enables Sexual Assault

The Mazan case in France shows how drug-facilitated violence challenges existing laws and exposes serious failures in the protection of…

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A young boy holds the Ukrainian flag during a demonstration, symbolizing resilience and national pride amidst the ongoing conflict. The crowd in the background showcases strong support for Ukraine.
Books

Symbols of Power: Exploring Flags, Colors and Legal Narratives

A Review of Flags, Color, and the Legal Narrative: Public Memory, Identity, and Critique – Volume 1 of Law and…

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The impact of cyber hate on daily life: Two young individuals engage with the digital world, a space that, while fostering connection and learning, has also become a hostile environment where cyberhate thrives. As reliance on technology grows, many, especially young people, are exposed to a wide range of hateful speech that affects their emotional and psychological well-being.
Books

Cyber Hate: Legal, Psychological, and Cultural Insights

A Review of Handbook on Cyber Hate: The Modern Cyber Evil – Volume 13 of Law and Visual Jurisprudence Book…

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