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Martyn’s Law and the Fight to Mitigate Future Terror Attacks in the UK
As a reaction to terrorist attacks in the UK over the last decade, the government has drafted a new bill that sets out requirements for...
Amelia Hodge
Jun 28, 20232 min read


Legislate in Haste, Repent at Leisure? Anti-Strike Laws in the United Kingdom
In January 2023, following months of Industrial Action undertaken across the United Kingdom, the UK government introduced a new Strikes...
Ewan Henderson
Mar 13, 20234 min read


Legal News Round Up: February 2023
Nicola Sturgeon Resigns as Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will resign as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish...
Owen Whaley
Mar 6, 20235 min read


Why the UK is Correct to Want to Leave the European Convention of Human Rights
Recent discourse over the UK's Rwanda Policy has brought the ECHR to the foreground, particularly whether the UK should leave it.
Ciaran Zanna
Nov 17, 20224 min read


Just Enough, Not Too Late: Barristers Vote to End Strike
English and Welsh criminal barristers have voted to end strikes, although not everyone is certain that the deal reached with the government.

Ilhan Alp Yilmaz
Nov 8, 20224 min read


"Indyref2": Does the Scottish Parliament have the Power to Hold a Referendum Unilaterally?
An article discussing whether the Scottish Parliament can hold a second independence referendum without the consent of the UK.

Tom Chalmers
Oct 4, 20224 min read


Legal News Round Up: June 2022
From criminal barristers' industrial action to abortion rights in the US, here are the top legal headlines in June this year.

Siobhan Ali
Jul 31, 20224 min read


Supreme Court Showdown: The Legality of a Second Independence Referendum
With the potential of a second Scottish Independence Referendum, this article explores the legality of whether this endeavour could go ahead
Rachel Fairley
Jul 29, 20224 min read


Is the Rwanda Policy the New Rendition?
As the UK issues formal directions to those relocating to Rwanda we explore the politics, legalities and morality behind the asylum plan
Cassie Smillie
Jul 19, 20223 min read


The Troubles in Northern Ireland and the Impact of Brexit
A brief history of The Troubles in Northern Ireland and how Brexit has threatened the peace that was restored by the Good Friday Agreement.

Frances Brown
Jul 1, 20224 min read


A Misstep on the Journey: Government Proposal to Reform the Human Rights Act
Why the suggested reforms to the Human Rights Act 1998 would be a detriment to human rights in the UK.

Ilhan Alp Yilmaz
Jun 12, 20224 min read


Is Childhood Marriage an Issue in Britain?
Forced childhood marriage is a bigger issue than is often imagined. New legislation hopes to tackle the problem in England and Wales.

Chloe Squires
May 30, 20224 min read


Security or Censorship? The Online Safety Bill in the United Kingdom
This article examines the debate over the United Kingdom's new Online Safety Bill
Rachel Fairley
May 24, 20223 min read


Brexit and Freedom: Has the UK Made an (E)U-Turn on Human Rights?
After withdrawing from the European Union, the United Kingdom must deal with the consequences of leaving an international organisation

Isla Martin
Apr 15, 20224 min read


Human Rights Law and Refugees: The Legal Implications of War in Ukraine
This article compares the UK and EU's responses to the Ukrainian refugee crisis to that more expansive policies are needed.

Morven Stanforth
Mar 27, 20224 min read


The British Museum and Elgin Marbles: The Repatriation Debate
The debate over the Elgin Marbles involves legal statutes which hinder the repatriation of material items in the British Museum.

Kate Chernitsky
Mar 22, 20225 min read


The Laws of War: Have War Crimes been Committed in Ukraine?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is being labelled as a war crime. But what is a “war crime”? And can they be proven?

Chloe Squires
Mar 8, 20225 min read


Did Brexit Make it Easier to Import Illegal Art and Antiquities into the UK?
Following Brexit, the art trade between the UK and EU has been heavily impacted. Here are some of the key issues and concerns

Helen Innes
Oct 15, 20214 min read


The Nationality and Borders Bill and the Future of the Right to Seek Asylum in the UK
Proposed UK legislation continues to crackdown on refugees and hinder the rights of asylum seekers.

Britt Gronemeyer
Aug 10, 20214 min read


Legal News Roundup: July 2021
July has been a divisive month, from racist online trolls to lockdown restrictions easing . Here are the top legal news headlines

Pippa Davis
Aug 1, 20216 min read
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