Illegal Evictions during The Open, As Part of the Wider St Andrews Housing Crisis
Holiday lets for The Open have caused several illegal evictions which is only one aspect of the wider St Andrews housing crisis.
Human and Civil Rights
Olivia Bastin
- Jul 24
- 6 min
Legal and Linguistic Hurdles for Indigenous Communities in Purchasing Their Own Lands
A discussion of the obstacles faced by indigenous communities when trying to obtain ownership of their own lands, focusing on linguistics
Anya Fonstein
- Jul 12
- 4 min
"Abortion Deserts" and the Disproportionate Effect of Dobbs on Poor Women
The article will outline how "abortion deserts" will affect women and the ways in which Dobbs will influence access to reproductive care.
Ilhan Alp Yilmaz
- Jun 12
- 4 min
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.
Chloe Squires
- Jun 7
- 4 min
Why are Prisons Failing to Prevent Terrorism?
Terrorism within prisons is not exempt from the law. So why is there so little agreement on how to respond to radical inmates?
Sarah Garde
- Jun 3
- 4 min
Keeping Up with Abortion Legislation
Following the leaked draft from the US Supreme Court concerning abortions, here are some of the new abortion laws that may be enforced
Britt Gronemeyer
- Apr 10
- 3 min
Do 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 8
- 4 min
Discrepancies in Employee Sexual Misconduct Reporting at US Public and Private Institutions
This article explores limitations in US law concerning sexual misconduct in public and private schools, hindering the protection of students
Aria Ornes
- Apr 5
- 5 min
The AstroWorld Tragedy
In Nov 2021, a music festival ended on devastating terms following a human crush. This article explores legal ramifications of Astroworld
Morven Stanforth
- Mar 27
- 4 min
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.
James Lockamyeir
- Mar 25
- 4 min
Pros and Cons of International Criminal Law and its Impact as a Transitional Justice Mechanism
This article critically assesses international criminal law through the case of the International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia.
Chloe Squires
- Mar 8
- 5 min
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?
Siobhan Ali
- Mar 1
- 6 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 Ali
- Feb 25
- 5 min
Is 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.
Helen Lipsky
- Jan 25
- 3 min
Effective or Draconian? An Analysis of the UK's Anti-Human Trafficking Policies
This article analyses the way in which UK laws about criminal complicity have clashed with those of the ECHR
Aiden L Campbell
- Dec 10, 2021
- 8 min
The 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 Brown
- Nov 14, 2021
- 4 min
80,000 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 Sen
- Oct 26, 2021
- 5 min
The 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, 2021
- 3 min
LGBT Laws Around the World
An examination of LGBT- rights legislation worldwide
Britt Gronemeyer
- Oct 10, 2021
- 3 min
The Legality of Mandatory Masks and Vaccinations
A reflection on human rights disputes related to the COVID-19 pandemic and analysis of relevant legal conventions
Blake Boehne
- Oct 5, 2021
- 4 min
Defining Morality: Human Rights and Natural Law
An overview of the history, theories and need for moral theory to define human rights law
Britt Gronemeyer
- Aug 19, 2021
- 3 min
The Future of Free Religion: Muslim Women in the Workplace
Rights of Muslim women has been attacked by a CJEU ruling allowing employers to ban employees from wearing religious clothing
Ben Oswald
- Aug 3, 2021
- 4 min
A New Direction For Punishment in the UK
A proposed approach towards punishment in the UK highlights our methods and justifications of punishing those who have committed a crime.
Stephanie Miller
- Jul 25, 2021
- 5 min
The Mendez Principles: Challenging Torture in Interrogations
New guidelines on human rights in interrogations exemplify international standard setting and challenge to the torture efficacy debate
Anastasia Mikheeva
- Jul 16, 2021
- 3 min
The 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 Kandage
- Jul 14, 2021
- 6 min
Crimes Against Freedom: Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
This article discusses the usage of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and the harms done by this legal practice.
Anne Lipsett
- Jun 14, 2021
- 5 min
Whales, Drugs, and Sovereign Nations: The Fight to Keep Traditions Alive
This piece explores attempts by the US to ban tribal traditions, revealing the thin line between tradition and law.
Martin Duffy
- Jun 13, 2021
- 7 min
The Necessity of Freedom of Speech
Freedom of speech is necessary for important political discourse and its limitation leads to the vilification of political opponents
Rebecca Tennant
- Jun 7, 2021
- 8 min
The 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 Inzone
- Jun 6, 2021
- 3 min
Trials by Media: The Ethics and Efficacy of Cancel Culture
A discussion of cancel culture and its qualifications for policing the media.
William Thompson
- May 9, 2021
- 6 min
Attack of the Drones: Legal and Ethical Dilemmas of US Bombing
Ethical and legal dilemmas of American use of drones in armed conflict question if targeted killings can ever be justified
Kerry Grumka
- May 7, 2021
- 3 min
China, Russia, and the United Nations Human Rights Council
This article discusses the presence of human rights violators on the UNHCR and the threat they pose to its credibility
Michael Tozzi
- Apr 20, 2021
- 5 min
Defamation 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 Ali
- Apr 2, 2021
- 7 min
Why Confederate Statues are a Source of Conflict
How do Confederate stautes embody different ideologies for Southern white and African Americans and how can this fuel conflict?
Serena Dwerryhouse
- Mar 7, 2021
- 4 min
A Source of Shame? The Backlash Against David Perry QC
When David Perry QC agreed to prosecute pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong there was uproar across political and legal circles, but why?
Serena Dwerryhouse
- Mar 1, 2021
- 10 min
The 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 Oswald
- Feb 14, 2021
- 4 min
Phone 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, 2020
- 6 min
Is 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 Lipsett
- Dec 15, 2020
- 9 min
Legislated Disenfranchisement: America’s Failure to Respect Indigenous Autonomy
Critique of US government’s disregard for indigenous legal autonomy to the detriment of indigenous groups’ civil rights and constitutional
Lydia Peterson
- Nov 27, 2020
- 5 min
Roadblocks to Rights of Nature: Capitalist Ideology and Limits to Indigenous Input in the US
How dominance of capitalist ideologies in US rights regime are a roadblock to the Rights of Nature movement, compared to Ecuador and Bolivia
Eleanore Hamilton
- Sep 15, 2020
- 4 min
Behind 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 Holmes
- Sep 11, 2020
- 4 min
Assessing 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, 2020
- 6 min
Should Morality Influence Justice?
A philosophical discussion of the role of morals within the justice system in light of R v Brown
Anna Szekeres
- Aug 23, 2020
- 4 min
US Race Relations and Black Maternal Health
The US' Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020 demonstrates how legislation in key areas, like health care, can improve race relations
Rudra Sen
- Aug 16, 2020
- 5 min
Derogation of Civil Rights and Rise of the Police State during COVID-19
While governments arrogate excessive emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the judiciary has failed to protect human rights
Helen Innes
- Aug 4, 2020
- 4 min
How the Trial of Rwandan Genocide Financier Challenges the International Criminal Justice System
Arrests of those implicated in the Rwandan genocide has exposed complexities of securing justice through international criminal courts
Charlotte Perkins
- Jul 17, 2020
- 3 min
From Self-Interest to Collective Enlightenment: Alternative Ethics for Unprecedented Times
In a time of systemic injustice and collective crises, is Enlightenment-era individualism still fit for purpose?
Begonia El Koury
- Jul 14, 2020
- 6 min
Monuments of the Past: German Remembrance, American Ignorance
Contradictory approaches to war memorisation taken by Germany and the United States
Kyle van Oosterum
- Jul 7, 2020
- 6 min
Qualified Immunity: When the Police Protect and Serve Themselves
With increasing calls for "qualified immunity" to be revoked, this article explores the legal disparities this doctrine perpetuates
Begonia El Koury
- Jun 23, 2020
- 4 min
Freedom 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