Brexit Ruling: Parliament’s vote and the Effect on Markets
Jaxson Hind takes a look at the historic judgment made by the UK Supreme Court on the process of triggering Article 50. Jaxson also looks at how the markets were affected by the decision.
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UK Think-tank Plans Legal Challenge over Europe Single Market Access
A British think-tank is planning to take legal action against the UK government and challenge the decision to take Britain out of the European Economic Area (EEA) and leave the single market. Lawyers argue that leaving the European Union does…
Lego Ends Giveaway Partnership With The Daily Mail
Lego announced via Twitter on Friday that it has ended its promotional giveaway advertising campaign with The Daily Mail. It did so in response to a tweet from Stop Funding Hate, a lobby group that urges companies including John Lewis…
Poland’s Parliament Rejects Near-Total Ban on Abortion
Poland’s parliament has voted 352-58 to reject the draft legislation that would have introduced a near-total ban on abortion. The existing law, which prohibits abortion, except in cases of rape, severe congenital defects or a threat to the mother’s health,…
Assisted Dying – Right Time, Wrong Bill?
The 12th September 2015 saw the debate and subsequent rejection of Labour MP Rob Marris’ Assisted Dying Bill. This Bill would have decriminalised assisting people to end their own life in a prescribed set of circumstances and if their life…
Morning Headlines 14/5/2015
Each morning we scour the news to find the most relevant headlines relating to the law and student life. We also include interesting legal reads. Improve your commercial awareness with our daily roundup, 5 days a week and straight to…
Morning Headlines 30/3/2015
Each morning we scour the news to find the most relevant headlines relating to the law and student life. We also include interesting legal reads. Improve your commercial awareness with our daily roundup, 5 days a week and straight to…
What Does The Future Hold For Ritual Slaughter?
A recent investigation into the treatment of animals at a number of different abattoirs that produce halal meat for religious communities such as Muslims and Jews has revitalised concerns about animal welfare and laws surrounding their slaughter. It has also…
The Lord Chancellor: The Lost Chance?
Rebecca Stinson takes a realistic look at The Constitutional Reform Act 2005, assessing whether its effect is as positive as made out.
The Judiciary vs. Parliament: Assisted Suicide
Rebecca Stinson takes a look at the recent Supreme Court decision on assisted suicide and the tensions here between the Judiciary and Parliament.
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