Britt GronemeyerApr 103 minDo Russia’s Actions in Ukraine Constitute War Crimes?The ICC is investigating Russian actions against Ukraine to evaluate whether it committed a war crime and violated the Rome Statute of 1998.
Collette Mourier Apr 84 minDiscrepancies in Employee Sexual Misconduct Reporting at US Public and Private InstitutionsThis article explores limitations in US law concerning sexual misconduct in public and private schools, hindering the protection of students
Aria OrnesApr 55 minThe AstroWorld TragedyIn Nov 2021, a music festival ended on devastating terms following a human crush. This article explores legal ramifications of Astroworld
Morven StanforthMar 274 minHuman 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.
James LockamyeirMar 254 minPros and Cons of International Criminal Law and its Impact as a Transitional Justice MechanismThis article critically assesses international criminal law through the case of the International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia.
Chloe SquiresMar 85 minThe 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?
Siobhan AliMar 16 min"Social Bandits": Criminals or Heroes?This article explores the fine line between criminality and acts of heroism when people resort to extralegal means to resolve their issues.
Siobhan AliFeb 255 minIs the Law a "Colonial Fraud"?This brief overview of the relationship between law and colonialism suggests that legal systems continue to support the colonial project.
Aiden L CampbellDec 10, 20218 minThe Letter of the Law is Not Always Just: The Trial of Kyle Rittenhouse This article explores Kyle Rittenhouse’s acquittal and the nuances of self-defense law in Wisconsin as well as their social implications
Frances BrownNov 14, 20214 min80,000 Children in Care: Are the Authorities Doing Enough to Support Them?In light of National Adoption month, this article examines whether the UK is doing enough for the 80,000 looked-after children in the care s
Rudra SenOct 26, 20215 minThe Criminalisation of Homosexuality: A Colonial Legacy?This article discusses Western colonial laws that might have influenced the criminalisation of homosexuality around the world.
Mary-Edens McAbee Oct 17, 20213 minLGBT Laws Around the WorldAn examination of LGBT- rights legislation worldwide
Britt GronemeyerOct 10, 20213 minThe Legality of Mandatory Masks and VaccinationsA reflection on human rights disputes related to the COVID-19 pandemic and analysis of relevant legal conventions
Blake BoehneOct 5, 20214 minDefining Morality: Human Rights and Natural LawAn overview of the history, theories and need for moral theory to define human rights law
Britt GronemeyerAug 19, 20213 minThe Future of Free Religion: Muslim Women in the WorkplaceRights of Muslim women has been attacked by a CJEU ruling allowing employers to ban employees from wearing religious clothing
Ben OswaldAug 3, 20214 minA New Direction For Punishment in the UKA proposed approach towards punishment in the UK highlights our methods and justifications of punishing those who have committed a crime.
Stephanie MillerJul 25, 20215 minThe Mendez Principles: Challenging Torture in InterrogationsNew guidelines on human rights in interrogations exemplify international standard setting and challenge to the torture efficacy debate
Anastasia MikheevaJul 16, 20213 minThe UK's "Free Speech and Academic Freedom Champion"This article analyses the UK's recent proposal to reinforce its commitment to freedom of expression in higher education.
Akshika KandageJul 14, 20216 minCrimes Against Freedom: Strategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationThis article discusses the usage of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and the harms done by this legal practice.
Anne LipsettJun 14, 20215 minWhales, Drugs, and Sovereign Nations: The Fight to Keep Traditions AliveThis piece explores attempts by the US to ban tribal traditions, revealing the thin line between tradition and law.
Martin DuffyJun 13, 20217 minThe Necessity of Freedom of SpeechFreedom of speech is necessary for important political discourse and its limitation leads to the vilification of political opponents
Rebecca Tennant Jun 7, 20218 minThe UK’s Forced Hotel Quarantine System: Does it Breach Human Rights?An analysis of the flaws in the UK’s hotel quarantine system to assess its potential for violating human rights laws
Portia InzoneJun 6, 20213 minTrials by Media: The Ethics and Efficacy of Cancel CultureA discussion of cancel culture and its qualifications for policing the media.
William ThompsonMay 9, 20216 minAttack of the Drones: Legal and Ethical Dilemmas of US BombingEthical and legal dilemmas of American use of drones in armed conflict question if targeted killings can ever be justified
Kerry GrumkaMay 7, 20213 minChina, Russia, and the United Nations Human Rights CouncilThis article discusses the presence of human rights violators on the UNHCR and the threat they pose to its credibility
Michael TozziApr 20, 20215 minDefamation vs Freedom of Speech: Sidney Powell's Risky Accusations An analysis of Sidney Powell’s defense against Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit in the historical context of US libel law.
Siobhan AliApr 2, 20217 minWhy Confederate Statues are a Source of ConflictHow do Confederate stautes embody different ideologies for Southern white and African Americans and how can this fuel conflict?
Serena DwerryhouseMar 7, 20214 minA Source of Shame? The Backlash Against David Perry QCWhen David Perry QC agreed to prosecute pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong there was uproar across political and legal circles, but why?
Serena DwerryhouseMar 1, 202110 minThe Persecution of the Uyghurs: Is it Genocide? This article discusses the definition of genocide, and whether it is correct to use this term in relation to the persecution of Uyghurs.
Ben OswaldFeb 14, 20214 minPhone Hacking and Press Regulation: Increased Accountability or the Destruction of Liberty?The solution to problems with the press lie not in further regulation but in the enforcement of current laws
Rebecca Tennant Dec 18, 20206 minIs the UK Decriminalising Torture?This article discusses the impact of the overseas operations bill on the UK’s commitment to the Convention Against Torture
Michael Tozzi, Anne LipsettDec 15, 20209 minLegislated Disenfranchisement: America’s Failure to Respect Indigenous AutonomyCritique of US government’s disregard for indigenous legal autonomy to the detriment of indigenous groups’ civil rights and constitutional
Lydia PetersonNov 27, 20205 minRoadblocks to Rights of Nature: Capitalist Ideology and Limits to Indigenous Input in the USHow dominance of capitalist ideologies in US rights regime are a roadblock to the Rights of Nature movement, compared to Ecuador and Bolivia
Eleanore HamiltonSep 15, 20204 minBehind Closed Doors: Plea Bargains and Mass Incarceration Plea bargaining exacerbates mass incarceration in the US and perpetuates inherent racial biases within the criminal justice system
Rebecca HolmesSep 11, 20204 minAssessing the Current and Future Impact of the UK’s Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 UK's recent Human Rights Sanctions have created tension between its economic success and reputation as a humanitarian state
Michael Elliot Sep 4, 20206 minShould Morality Influence Justice?A philosophical discussion of the role of morals within the justice system in light of R v Brown
Anna SzekeresAug 23, 20204 minUS Race Relations and Black Maternal HealthThe US' Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020 demonstrates how legislation in key areas, like health care, can improve race relations
Rudra SenAug 16, 20205 minDerogation of Civil Rights and Rise of the Police State during COVID-19While governments arrogate excessive emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the judiciary has failed to protect human rights
Helen InnesAug 4, 20204 minHow the Trial of Rwandan Genocide Financier Challenges the International Criminal Justice SystemArrests of those implicated in the Rwandan genocide has exposed complexities of securing justice through international criminal courts
Charlotte Perkins Jul 17, 20203 minFrom Self-Interest to Collective Enlightenment: Alternative Ethics for Unprecedented TimesIn a time of systemic injustice and collective crises, is Enlightenment-era individualism still fit for purpose?
Begonia El KouryJul 14, 20206 minMonuments of the Past: German Remembrance, American Ignorance Contradictory approaches to war memorisation taken by Germany and the United States
Kyle van Oosterum Jul 7, 20206 minQualified Immunity: When the Police Protect and Serve ThemselvesWith increasing calls for "qualified immunity" to be revoked, this article explores the legal disparities this doctrine perpetuates
Begonia El KouryJun 23, 20204 minFreedom of Speech and Anti-Lockdown Protests Exploring the legality of anti-lockdown protests in the US and the conflict between government regulations and freedom of speech
Kyle van Oosterum Jun 21, 20205 minTargeted Lockdown: In with the Old, Out with the Young?COVID-19 containment policies such as targeted lockdowns for elderly individuals have raised several legal and moral questions
Joe WatersJun 14, 202011 minExamining the Failings of US Public Order Policing This article critically examines failings of US public order policing during recent BLM protests and offers alternative policing models
Michael TozziJun 12, 20205 minHow COVID-19 Containment Policies Echo the Fight Against Terrorism In the US, constitutional tensions between privacy and safety during anti-terrorism efforts will also affect COVID-19 containment policies
Collette Mourier Jun 9, 20203 minBlack Voter Suppression, COVID-19 and the 2020 Presidential Election This article discusses the effects of COVID-19 and the mail-in ballot initiative on black enfranchisement during the 2020 US elections
Darius WyettJun 5, 20206 minBlack Victims, White Jurors: Escaping Accountability in the “Land of the Free” Racial bias in the legal system has enabled officers accused of police brutality to evade punishment, undermining justice for George Floyd
Eleanore HamiltonMay 19, 20203 minThe Individual Versus the Whole: A Property Rights Dilemma during COVID-19Exploring the dilemma of rights of individuals versus the authority and responsibility of governments to protect citizens during COVID-19