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In a remarkable blend of beauty and brains, Archana Nayar, a dedicated trainee solicitor who is also completing their Solicitors Qualifying Examinations has been crowned Miss […]

Everyone has the right to clean, safe water and warm homes. Yet at the current time our waterways are being polluted by raw sewage being discharged […]

The social care system in the UK is an absolute disgrace. At the time of writing, the most vulnerable people in society are being forced to […]

Background and Context Violent anti-immigration riots and protests led by far-right groups erupted across the United Kingdom between 30 July and 5 August 2024. The chaotic […]

‘Nowhere else in the world has there been an attack as widespread, systematic and all-encompassing on the rights of women and girls as in Afghanistan’.[1] – […]

The criminal justice system (CJS) principle involves ‘punishing offenders, protecting the public and reducing re-offending’[1]. However, the current inordinate rate of re-offending demonstrates the failure to […]

This piece begins with definitions of immigration and detention, followed by a brief history of detention centers. It will then discuss who can be detained, the […]

By Reva Naidu. Reading time: six minutes “You run like a girl!” Introduction The recent controversy at the Paris Olympics 2024 regarding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif […]

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There is an old paradox of banking being one of the most regulated sectors, yet probably the most distrusted business area. The financial industry has undergone […]

Are you a student lawyer or a legal professional looking to enhance your career prospects?  Mediation, often regarded as a cornerstone of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), […]

As digital technologies continue to develop and become more widely used, regulations are necessary to ensure no third parties take advantage of these technologies to harm […]

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In this article, Simran Bhuhi considers the UK government’s recent decisions concerning refugees, along with the legal implications.

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Starting your own business is an exciting yet demanding time. Firstly, you need to get your head around legal procedures and compliance laws, which if not […]

If you’ve got a criminal record to your name, the repercussions can be significant and interminable, so it’s really a state that you want to sidestep […]

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Article by Taha Ragheb In a recent issue, Time magazine focused their attention on the world stage of football, the 2022 World Cup, titled ‘The Dangerous […]

Article by Olivia Wilson The end of 2022 saw the stunning collapse of FTX, once the second largest crypto exchange in the world. This, unsurprisingly, has […]

Article by Jessica Williamson With anti-colonial sentiment gaining momentum, amplifying the decades-old call to return the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, growing pressure is mounting on former […]

Article by Caitlin Barry The Football World Cup tournament is a time for sporting celebration but it is difficult to argue that the 2022 event hasn’t […]

Article by Thea Schirvanian Podcasting is currently one of the hottest forms of media. The once go-to media choice of the tech savvy is now gaining […]

Article by Thea Schirvanian In 2019 the government issued a press release from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) announcing the end of […]

Article by Anna Mueller This guide outlines five tips when preparing to sit the SQE1 assessment. Now, whether you will be taking a preparation course or […]

Article by Jessica Williamson Just months after they overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, the Supreme Court begin deliberations on the lawfulness of affirmative action, […]

Article by Anna Wallace Following the October (2022) presidential election in Brazil, former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) has beaten far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. […]

Article by Amwene Etiang At the age of 16, I went on a trip with some of my friends and they trusted me to choose the […]

Article by Oliwia Maliszewska Academics and various legal professionals have toyed with the concept of ‘accessibility’ of the law. Perhaps most notably, Lord Bingham detailed in […]

Article by Jessica Williamson A landmark ruling by a judge strips protestors responsible for criminal damage of their right to rely on human rights defences to […]

Article by Oliwia Maliszewska Resilience- the ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. This article is written in response to the question posed in the […]

Article by Anna Wallace Following criticism over China’s vice-president’s, Wang Qisham, attendance of the Queen’s funeral, once again, the world focuses its attention on the alleged […]

Article by Amina Benhamouda Religion is only right to govern the law when the majority of people under the jurisdiction of that law are avid followers […]

Article by Holly Medley What are Units of Attention? Currently most of the UK legal profession is centred on billable hours. The premise being solicitors charge […]

When you’re buying a house, there’s a whole lot of jargon to wrap your head around. When you’re a lawyer working on a property dispute or […]

Article by Taha Ragheb What Russia seeks to achieve from the war After almost half a year of on-going conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Russian forces […]

Article by Rita Al Kordahy Over 80 million people around the world have been forcibly displaced; running away from persecution, armed conflicts, and human rights violations, […]

Article by Charlie Finch Living currently in the UK seems to be more about surviving. The country is experiencing one of the worst cost of living […]

Article by Jessica Williamson Years of abuse of the Uyghur Muslims by the Chinese government has culminated in a damning new report, where compelling evidence of […]

Article by Sitara Manoj According to a leaked document, Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has proposed a slew of changes to the process of judicial review. According […]

Article written by Anna Mueller   Following the recent article on the newly introduced mandatory mediation in the UK civil justice system, which is used for […]

In this article, Sinead B shares some tips for surviving exam season.

Article by Holly Medley What is Roe v Wade? Roe v Wade, January 1973, is the famous case where the US Supreme Court legalised abortion by […]

Article by Rita Al Kordahy The earth has long been facing environmental challenges but it was not until the 1980s that climate change became an international […]

Article by Amina Benhammouda Given the exponential growth of the economy in Gulf countries, it would be expected that those that willed this climb up the […]

Article by Rita Al Kordahy Work-from-home made it to headlines near the beginning of July 2022, as the Netherlands becomes the first country that moves to […]

Article by Olivia Wilson   What is Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)?   Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is the minimum amount of money an employer must pay […]

Article by Ashlyne Yong “Compelled to become instruments of war, to kill and be killed, child soldiers are forced to give violent expression to the hatreds […]

Article by Anna Wallace Whilst there is an extensive existing body of literature regarding the moral, medical, and legal ethics of the practises of Euthanasia and […]

Article by Taha Ragheb As we approach into the Spring of 2022, plans for a decriminalisation trial in London are blossoming too. Sadiq Khan has announced […]

Article by Afeefa Salehmohamed Since Bloomberg lost a case in the Supreme Court relating to Privacy laws, there are rumours about regression of privacy laws in […]

Article by Trinity Batt In early February, Meta shares fell by 26.4 percent, representing over $230 billion of the company’s total market value. This is not […]

Article by Joseph Nash CANZUK is a proposed union between Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the UK which will promote the values of free movement of […]

Article by Anna Wallace The Beijing Winter Olympic Games are now fully underway, and whilst the threat of COVID19 stalling the commencing of the games has […]

Article by Paola Lindo Now that the world remains patiently watching after being left aghast by Mark Zuckerberg’s attempt at human-to-human communication in his Metaverse 101 […]

Article by Olivia Wilson What is telemedicine? The term telemedicine refers to the use of telecommunication and information technology to provide medical services remotely. This can […]

Abuse, neglect and injustice run through UK prisons. However, the relentless wave of legal aid cuts, including those brought about by LASPO 2012, has seriously obstructed […]

Article by Elizabeth Adeogun What is the crisis with lorry drivers? Over the last few months there was a shortage of lorry drivers in the UK […]

Article by Anna Pang SpaceX, one of the most innovative space companies of 2021, launched their first ever civilian crew, known as the Inspiration 4, to […]

Article by Shivanii Arun   Artificial intelligence (AI) can be thought of as ‘a group of digital techniques used to perform tasks previously requiring cognitive intelligence’. […]

Article by Natalya McPartland In 2019, drug related deaths in the UK rose to their highest ever levels with 4393 deaths and Scotland becoming the drug […]

Article by Kahlicia Hurley With the subject of domestic violence reaching greater parliamentary attention over recent years, the Domestic Abuse Bill receiving Royal Assent this year, […]

Article by Erin Miller When I first heard the term ‘label fatigue’, I felt very seen. The term certainly resonated. I am the sort of shopper […]

Article written by Suneet Sharma According to the Financial Times and Guardian the ICO is set to intervene in nine schools in North Ayrshire following the […]

Article by Nicola Wood The topic of abortion is one of, if not the most, controversial topics concerning women in modern society. As taboo as the […]

Article by Olivia Wilson The last century has seen significant societal development in the UK; examples include the establishment of the NHS, abolition of the death […]

An article by Erin Miller “Who wouldn’t make a phone call if they were told it could save somebody’s life?” This emotive tweet from Keir Starmer […]

Article by Trinity Batt Climate Change In recent months it has become apparent that the planet is facing the consequences of our actions. With respect to […]

Article by Amy Cross What are NFTs? NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token, when broken down: ‘Non-Fungible’ means that it’s irreplaceable and that the object (in this […]

Article by Hyelim Park The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly strengthened and accelerated the growth of Amazon’s revenues as people became more reliant on online retailers. Under […]

Article by Erin Miller Described as a ‘power grab’, ‘a censor’s charter’ and a Bill of ‘real constitutional significance’, three months have now passed since the […]

Article by Hyelim Park The debate regarding social responsibility versus commercial interests has persisted for decades. However, this issue has become more important than ever as […]

Article by Nicola Wood Historically, there has always been a commonly-held belief that there are differences in how people from different societal backgrounds access justice. It […]

Article by Trinity Batt China’s carbon market was launched earlier this year and online trading began on 16th July. Many nations currently have carbon markets in […]

Article by Afeefa Salehmohamed Recently, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a class action against Google based on data privacy breach issues. It is alleged that […]

BIUCAC 2021  BIUCAC 2021 is a major national competition seeking to highlight what is seldom taught in the lecture room – Legal Commercial Awareness. Legal Commercial […]

Article by Elizabeth Adeogun As we have found due to the coronavirus pandemic, remote work can be an effective means of encouraging improved worker performance and […]

Our partner recruitment site Simply Law Jobs recently looked at ways in which applicants can check if the law firm you are interviewing at is diversity […]

Afeefa Salehmohamed explores the M&S and Aldi “Colin the Caterpillar” controversy, discussing the merits and drawbacks of M&S’ case and the likely consequences.

Elizabeth Adeogun provides an overview of human rights abuses by the military junta in Myanmar State following the recent coup, in light of international law.

By Karolina Saladziute In her first article, Karolina discusses the current state of human rights to businesses and legal corporations. Highlighting the beneficial trend towards greater […]

Article by Disa Greaves, Land Economy graduate (Cambridge University) and GDL graduate (ULaw) With the UK officially entering into a recession last summer for the first […]

Article by Disa Greaves, Land Economy graduate (Cambridge University) and GDL graduate (ULaw) The disappearance and murder of Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old marketing executive, on her […]

BIUCAC 2021  BIUCAC 2021 is a major national competition seeking to highlight what is seldom taught in the lecture room – Legal Commercial Awareness. Legal Commercial […]

By Elizabeth Adeogun   ‘Legal technology’ essentially means the use of technology and software to aid, supplement or replace traditional methods for delivering legal services, or […]

By Afeefa Salehmohamed and Konstantina Nouka   Post Brexit Deal—What is it and what are the Impacts? Since the results of the Brexit referendum became public, […]

Essay by Sahil C Madan Introduction Arbitration is an alternative adjudicative device to litigation through which private parties can seek a final determination of disagreements and […]

Eleanor Aindow discusses Asos’ takeover of the Arcadia Group.

By Frank Tsui   The 2020 United States presidential election has become one of the most controversial elections in the country’ history.  Although it is a […]

A Duel between: Konstantina Nouka (arguing in favour of compulsory vaccination) and Natalya McPartland (arguing against compulsory vaccination)   #1: In Favour The question of whether […]

Kye Li Ong provides a critical analysis of ESG investing.

The Black Lives Matter series continues with Miss McPartland presenting the different theories as to the establishment of human rights before analysing Dembour’s protest school of thought in more detail. Providing strong historical and present day evidence (putting the article in the context of the BLM movement), it is argued that the protest school of thought is the most accurate and relevant theory behind the establishment of human rights. The article then moves on to a deeper analysis- combatting potential and regularly raised arguments against the use of protest and violence before ending with, it might be said a slightly negative but realist, conclusion that Dembour’s protest school of thought will always be relevant.

In her article, Miss Nouka addresses the sensitive topic as to what extent individual’s should be allowed to express their right to religious freedom. She examines the importance of having such a right before noting that it should not be unqualified due to detrimental practices, such as female genital mutilation, that can occur when it is left unregulated. Greater detail is then given about the practices of FGM, the role it plays within religious communities, the failure of state intervention to prevent the oppressions of both young and old women as a result of this practice being carried out and the best ways of stopping it.

Beth Edwards discusses the rise in domestic abuse during lockdown.

This article demystifies the importance of judicial review and looks at the current controversy surrounding the recently launched independent panel. Judicial review reflects many fundamental legal, as well as political, principles, such as the rule of law. Read this article for a detailed commentary on the general significance, links to human rights and current events related to judicial review.

Ultra-fast fashion has devastating impacts upon the environment, having adverse effects on everything from water consumption, waste generation to horrid working conditions in offshore facilities. Is financial success the real evidence of prosperity in today’s world?

Ultra-fast fashion has devastating impacts upon the environment, having adverse effects on everything from water consumption, waste generation to horrid working conditions in offshore facilities. Is financial success the real evidence of prosperity in today’s world?

Sophia Gonella assesses a brief conflict that has occurred between the Bar Council and the Law Society regarding whether lawyers should break quarantine to attend court. […]

In light of the recent events, the use of force by police has been put into the forefront of the reform debate. However, it seems to be a struggle to answer the most crucial question for advancing the discussion: What is unreasonable use of force and what amounts to police brutality?

This article of the series re-visits the concept of fundamental human rights and the potential inequities in their application. The meaning of ‘fundamental’ seems to be interpreted incoherently, not only degrading the purpose of human rights themselves but also depriving certain groups of protection that others find essential and automatic. Read this article to learn more and reflect upon your own privilege.

The inadequate medical care provided during the coronavirus crisis in the United Kingdom has attracted a lot of debate, especially in comparison to the responses of other countries. And so, the field of medical negligence may be facing another challenging task of drawing the line between mere unpreparedness in an unprecedented situation and grossly insufficient care, amounting to negligence.

The protection of intellectual property is becoming increasingly complicated, given the development of new forms of digital content. This article focuses on the novel role of copyrights in light of these changes.

As companies are starting to feel the financial strain of the coronavirus crisis, large airlines have quickly resorted to staff dismissals. This article outlines the legal and ethical challenges to the trend.

The first article of this series demystifies the frequently-quoted request of protestors to ‘defund the police’. To further clarify the topic, there are examples of successful police force reforms from countries such as Finland, Sweden, or Portugal.

Many people choose to chase a career as a lawyer. Rightfully so, it’s quite prestigious, and it takes real, honest work. It’s hard even to graduate, […]

Aleksandra Nowicka explains how to develop your critical thinking skills for online tests!

Melissa Owens explores the impact of Covid-19 on the homeless population, comparing the UK, Nevada (US) and France’s approach to tacking the key issues at hand

Law students from The Open University have been working with legal automation platform, Josef, to develop a series of chatbots to support the public with legal issues such as domestic abuse and injunctions.

Slavery is not a thing of the past. The modern form of slavery is exemplified in the contractual drafting practices and particularly observable in the entertainment industry, among others. Read this article to challenge some current legal procedures and reflect on the expanding definition of slavery.

Athiei Ajuong from the Immigration Advice Service looks at the government’s recent u-turn on the Immigration Health Surcharge.

In this article, Neel Amin examines the state of policing and the effect on racial and ethnic minority communities in Britain today.

In this article, Konstantina Nouka explores the issues surrounding miscarriages of justice.

This article by guest contributor Benjamin Coady aims to make the democratic case for an easing of lockdown restrictions. The scales of risk vs. liberty have tipped in the wrong direction

This article by guest contributor Maja Talevska compares and contrasts the difference in the law between the US and the UK relating to cannabis use.

This Long Read is a legal overview of the issues surrounding the treatment of prisoners. Generally, the concept of human rights is used as blanket protection, which, in reality, may conceal the mistreatment of prisoners. This article provides readers with alternative perspectives heavily backed by data to compare it with the traditional interpretation of the issue.

Vareesha Sameem provides an insight into the Turkish approach to the human rights crisis experienced by sexual assault victims.

This short read serves as a reminder of the many roles that journalists play in today’s society. Introducing practical examples, this article tries to shed light on the indispensability of journalists without the resort to journalistic ethics.

The media closely watched the impeachment of President Donald Trump. But what does his acquittal mean for the upcoming United States presidential election?

TSL looks at how COVID-19 is affecting the UK economy and the government’s efforts to keep businesses and workers afloat.

States are reluctant to intervene in today’s capitalist markets. The reality of corporate failures, which do not only impact the company and its shareholders but negatively affect employees, local communities and other stakeholders make the call for more stringent regulation increasingly urgent. This article outlines the role that corporate governance plays in the regulatory framework of business organisations.

The Student Lawyer looks at the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has affected different aspects of the UK legal industry.

The increasing importance of digital platforms in political participation raises the question of the rules on such advertising online. Facebook continues to highlight its unwillingness to fact-check political campaigns that take place on the platform. What are the risks of allowing this trend?

There is still a lot to improve in the legal protection of the most vulnerable groups. As much as society has progressed towards eliminating discrimination, some cases seem to receive very little attention. This article details the issue of disability discrimination and the current regulatory response.

As any student lawyer will know, legal tech is an increasingly important area for law firms looking to stand out in the competitive legal services market. […]

Eliza Liddicott considers the pro and cons of lowering the voting age in the UK.

TSL takes a look at the handful of law firms in the UK who have chosen to go public, taking advantage of the Legal Services Act 2007 to list themselves on the stockmarket.

Big tech firms play a central role in the lifestyle of people in the 21st century. Legislators, acknowledging their power, now tighten their operations through antitrust laws. This article details the impact of such legislative shifts on the big tech firms themselves.

In one of the previous articles, The Student Lawyer looked at the rise in environmental regulation. Now, we focus on the real-life needs for a change in practices and norms, to adapt to the changing perception of human impact on the environment.

The prorogation of the sessions of the Parliament has been a widely debated topic, due to the decision of Boris Johnson opt for prorogation concerning the passing of his Brexit deal. This article goes beyond these recent events and explains the behind-the-scenes of the interaction between law and politics in this area.

Five years ago, a privatisation programme of the National Probation Services was introduced. Today, after some catastrophic cases, we see the needed renationalisation, as the private sector failed to combine the protection of people and profit generation.

The law, history teaches us, lags inevitably behind technological change. In respect of no development is this more true than the ‘Information Revolution,’ those sweeping and […]

Article by Eliza Liddicott As promised last week, the following article provides an insight into this overwhelming political period, making up the second of three updates. In […]

In September 2019, Thomas Cook entered into Compulsory Liquidation. The events that led to the decision and the legal explanation of what Compulsory Liquidation is can be found in this article.

The first episode of our three-part UK Political Updates Series is here. In the first update, you can find an overview of the pledges of the parties and the Brexit considerations, which play an indispensable role in this year’s election. Next article will answer the question: Who is the Speaker of the House?

The Kashmir region has been the subject of dispute between India and Pakistan for decades. In August 2019, Article 370 of the Constitution of India was repealed, starting even more significant controversies. The details and the, somewhat underwhelming, international reaction are all summarised in this article.

The impact of Brexit on international politics and the economy has been speculated by many, resulting in countless attempts to predict the outcomes. The effect on the protection of human rights has not received the same recognition. What are the threats to the safeguarding of human rights arising from leaving the Union?

The case of ExxonMobil has been filling the news lately due to its role in acknowledgement of climate change litigation. The role of environmental protection is increasing and threatening irresponsibly-ran corporations. In this article, you will find both the overview of the case and the broader context of the area of law as a whole.

This article covers the attempt of WeWork to become a publicly-traded company. The case study is followed by a summary of how initial public offerings works and the related legislation, to give you an overview of the challenges such strategies may pose.

Oluwabunmi Adaramola reports on the expansion of consulting firms into legal services and the challenges this creates for traditional law firms. Such increasing liberalisation of the sector can be attributed to the Legal Services Act 2007. This article aims to examine the threats and opportunities of the trend.

The world seemed to be on a trajectory towards becoming a more just and equal place. For a long time, people’s activism was the force pushing […]

Article by Mustaqim Mohammad Iqbal  Historically, law firms around the world, whether in London, New York or elsewhere, have adopted the model of the traditional ‘lockstep’ partnership. […]

Article by Eliza Liddicott In conjunction with the UK, the US political world is in an unprecedented state, with unknown and unforeseen developments occurring almost every […]

Article by Eliza Liddicott Some laws feel impersonal; they are rules set by a distant legislative body and are unlikely to impact on our lives. Other […]

Article by Oluwabunmi Adaramola After three long years of Brexit looming over the UK, it appears a deadline for the UK to leave the EU has […]

Article by Mustaqim Mohammad Iqbal Over the past several decades, China has grown into an economic and financial superpower that only the USA, with all of […]

Many new and returning students are moving away from home, their networks of friends and having to adopt to the cultural shock of a new area […]

Innovation has recently become a buzzword across industries. Yet, the legal sector has been resisting the pressure. The main reason for the reluctance is the conservative […]

Domestic abuse is a criminal offence, first defined in 1973 by Jack Astley. Domestic abuse is recently defined as an incident of controlling, coercive or threatening […]

It’s not something many business owners think about when they start, but your trademark is a valuable asset of your business. That’s why it’s crucial to […]

It is often said that a thin line exists between Law, Morality and Ethics. This thin line sits in the idea of conflict of interests, where […]

From the hallmark case of Campbell and the development of breach of privacy as an action, it is clear that the integration of privacy as a concept […]

The news in the UK over the past week has left most of us confused as to what on earth is going on in Westminster. These […]

In Part II of this introduction to privacy, we consider the legislative framework under English law which enshrined privacy and the recent development of the action […]

Many doctrines under English law form due to common law, also known as judge-made or case law, where a series of legal cases create and form […]

Revolutionary changes are occurring in UK divorce law, with the current provisions under review after controversial court cases and public challenges. Evidently, this will be an […]

In the second half of 2019, Facebook revealed concrete plans on its intention to extend its operation and services and embark on a project to produce […]

War on Single Use plastic InterContinental Hotels Group have announced the removal of plastic miniature toiletries from all 5,000+ of its hotels for environmental concerns. This […]

This article will examine the case law surrounding the General Data Protection Regulation that came into effect on 25th May 2018. It is part of a […]

This article will examine the case law that concerns personal data rights and how they both highlighted the necessity for such protection that is now better […]

First of all, it goes without saying that the Jurisdictional Organization of each country has its own way of doing legislate things. This adds an additional […]

As prospective lawyers looking to stay commercially aware, you will no doubt be used to seeing the topic of sanctions appearing in the news, often in […]

Class actions have long been a feature of the US litigation landscape.  They can be an effective tool for justice where a claimant’s individual claim is […]

Review on Mindhunter – An Original Netflix Series adapted from the book “Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit” by John E. Douglas. A look at the origin of the series Mindhunter […]

Life expectancy has dramatically increased in industrialised countries, meaning that euthanasia is now a subject that both a very protected and a sensitive.

Even before opening a newspaper, you know that you can expect to see the following on the front page; inappropriate behaviour of politicians, Brexit and the […]

Remi Alli provides us with this fascinating and informative interview with J. Daniel Jung, Esq., Director at Abraham Lincoln University School of Law. He delves into what he sees students and graduates doing wrong when trying to seek further legal employment.

The impartiality of the Supreme Court has been questioned, particularly following the recent hearing for the now confirmed Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh.

With both campaigners and professionals critiques becoming ever louder, have these aims been met and how has LASPO impacted the justice system?

As summer approaches law students all across the country are emerging from libraries and packing up their belongings to head back home for three months of well deserved rest. The Great British Summer awaits, so here are a few productive ways to spend your summer as an aspiring lawyer.

There has been a 169% increase in homelessness since 2010. This  issue is no longer confined to big cities, with three quarters of homeless people living […]

Law v Fairness: The relationship in this area of international finance is increasingly under the spotlight in terms of improvements needed in legal clarity and regulation.

A leapfrog appeal is where there is an exclusion clause bypassing the procedure of a case going to the Court of Appeal and enables it to […]

Juliana Ruseva explores the field of digital currencies and the legal framework behind them.

Adam Hughes takes a look at the fast growing way of funding legal cases and how they are helping to break down barriers to justice.

In Part 2, the impact of the Infrastructure Act on the treatment of land and the Acts impact on proprietary rights is compared with foreign legal systems.

The passing of the Infrastructure Act may benefit energy companies, but this may come at a cost and threaten the long held rights of land owners.

Elliot Glover writes on the Sanctions against Russia, exploring the ways in which they could affect the global marketplace.

“The Cab-Rank rule” is something deeply embedded in to the Bar’s culture. It defines profession’s instinctive commitment to provide access to justice. Under this rule barristers […]

Given the more liberal society of today’s world, the topic of human rights is gaining much more attention than it was ever before. Teoh Soo Shin discusses the factors that can compromise one’s human rights through case studies and examples covered by the media, such as Malala Yousafzai.

The Changes Brought by the Misrepresentation Act 1967 Before discussing the changes brought by the Misrepresentation Act 1967, it is necessary to understand common law misrepresentation. […]

If you have come to the end of your GCSEs and you are considering studying Law at A-level but want to know the pros and cons first, […]

Yousif Al-Dujaili discusses the Volker Rule, the different approaches to banking regulation in the US and the UK, and the effect on law firms.

Tessa Craythorne takes a look at the interesting debate surrounding the protection of mere ideas, specifically in the context of TV shows.

Valentina Georgieva discusses the case law in which the definition of software has been considered, and asks whether software falls within the definition of ‘goods’ under the Sale of Goods Act 1979.

Matthew Ahiuwalia discusses how an organisation intervenes, as a third party in judicial review proceedings. With particular reference to considerations that need to be dealt with and the implications. Additionally he includes examples of past cases.

Article by Giovanni Parcou Following the advent of the term ‘selfie’ making it into the English Oxford Dictionary, it is important that people are made aware […]

It is a statistical and historical fact that there are still few women at the top of the legal ladder, despite diversity within the legal area, […]

Rebecca Broadbent looks at what is actually classified by statute as an obscene publication, and what can actually be prosecuted under this statute in a society where media and publications are more readily accessible than ever before. Her analysis also considers how far the law goes in controlling this area, especially in light of the Convention on Human Rights.

Bethany Bradley takes an interesting look at the recent phenomenon of Globalisation and how it effects law firms around the world, while giving examples of how they have combated it.

On 29 March 2013, gay couples were allowed to tie the knot for the first time in Britain. There are not many countries across the world […]

Ornela Markaj takes a look at the mystery behind fully secret trusts, an area that seems to puzzle judges and academics alike.

Rosie Penny tries to concretely explain the mysterious concept of equity, delving into what underpins this doctrine that runs parallel to the law.

Rosie Penny looks at the general concerns with the Vienna convention on the CISG and the legal difficulties it faces. Additionally the fears the UK has about it.

Maud Kadye examines the declaration that access to the internet is a basic human right and evaluates the opposing position that it is, or should be, a privilege.

Tessa Craythorne provides an overview into the common law remedy of ‘passing off’, discussing the three core elements of the action.

Charlotte Burmby continues her series on the essential rules in Equity and Trusts law. This week she explains the beneficiary principle and perpetuity – two rules that must be satisfied if a trust is to be created.

Rebecca Broadbent discusses the different types of life sentences, and explains the difference between life sentences and licences, along with a look at the standard conditions that are attached to life licences.

Protective Costs Orders (PCO) are an interesting anomaly in the usually fantastically mundane world of litigation costs. Such an order will provide protection against the potentially […]

General Idi Amin Dada has been commonly ranked as one of the world’s most evil men along with Adolf Hitler, Osama bin Laden and others. He […]

Emily Townsend looks at litigation and the different methods of alternative dispute resolution and considers whether or not litigation is the only way to resolve a dispute, or whether there are other methods available.

Rebecca Broadbent takes a detailed look at the contents of the Proceeds of Crime Act and its powers, including confiscation orders. Her explanation looks at when a defendant is liable for a confiscation order and the necessary procedures.

Global justice theories are those which argue that the world is unjust and requires changing. In this article, three main schools of thought, and their prominent […]

Faizan Sadiq provides an analysis of the concept of ‘dishonesty’ in the context of the Theft Act 1968 and R v Ghosh, as well as an overview of proposed reforms in this area.

BDSM has become more visible and arguably more acceptable in modern society in recent years. The extent to which BDSM has become saturated in the modern […]

Faizan Sadiq explains the changes the Defamation Act 2013 has made to the existing law.

Zaakirah Amodine explains how the rules of the EU affect our everyday lives, from the marketing on cigarette packaging to piracy.

The concept of the ‘best interest’ of a child lies at the core of immigration decisions which involve children. The best interest of a child is […]

The complexity of life sentencing in England and Wales is partly due to the range of different sentences currently available. The fact that Parliament sometimes changes […]

Rebecca Broadbent examines criminal and civil liability for acts of harassment and considers whether bullying can come within the definition of harassment.

Zaakirah Amodine explains the content of Article 101 TFEU – one of the main regulations of cartels in EU competition law.

Fiona Todd examines the legal status of the human body and considers whether the ‘no property’ rule is appropriate to the rapidly developing environment of modern science and medicine.

Rebecca Broadbent explains the somewhat surprising use of hypnosis by the police in the course of their investigation into a crime.

Fiona Todd provides an overview of the Scottish legal system for those who wonder how it differs from the English system.

Cristine Christodoulou discusses whether the doctrine of undisclosed principal can be justified on the grounds of commercial convenience or is it truly an anomaly to the principle of privity of contract.

Rebecca Broadbent explains the procedure for appealing to the High Court on a point of law, known as ‘by way of case stated’.

Rebecca Broadbent discusses the pros and cons of a trial by jury and the validity of the possible alternatives.

Cristine Christodoulou discusses the importance of a recognised sovereign state and the privileged principle of sovereign equality.

Mahesh Nanwani explains the doctrine of precedent and looks at the methods by which judges can make and amend the law.

On 1 April 2013, significant changes were implemented to the civil law of England and Wales in the form of legislation regarding the Civil Procedure Rules […]

Rebecca Broadbent discusses the tort of malicious prosecution relating to the deliberate misuse of power by the police.

Valentina Georgieva discusses the impact of the preliminary rulings procedure and its problems.

Liam Draper examines what rights, if any, a would be father has in the decision making process prior to an abortion.

All men of business, whether merchants or tradesmen, do every day recognise and act on the ground that prompt payment of a part of their demand […]

George Korchev continues his exploration of the relationship between international and municipal law.

George Korchev examines the relationship between international and municipal law.

Lauren Perkins considers the Facebook policies surrounding age and their proper enforcement. For many years, people have criticised the use of social networking sites, classifying them […]

Social media have a great potential to complement one’s life by making new acquaintances and friends. Through Facebook, Twitter, blogs and other social media you can […]