The Effect of False Memories on the Legal System
Eyewitness testimony is one of the most convincing types of evidence in criminal cases, but it can be hard to accurately assess their...
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Ilhan Alp Yilmaz
Mar 29, 20234 min read
Review of The Press Freedom Myth, Jonathan Heawood
A review of Jonathan Heawood’s The Press Freedom Myth.
Sarah Garde
Feb 22, 20235 min read
What’s Happening in Afghanistan? Evolution and Conflict in Women’s Rights - Part I
Sarah Garde discusses the history of women’s rights in Afghanistan, providing crucial context for the current fight over women's rights.
Astha Madan Grover
Feb 15, 20239 min read
Anti-Conversion Laws in Uttar Pradesh: Complementing or Contravening India’s Special Marriage Act?
India’s Special Marriage Act (‘SMA’) was enacted in 1954 to maintain India’s secular fabric and provide legal recognition to inter-faith...
Ana Ross
Feb 2, 20234 min read
The Right to Die in Dignity: France’s Debate Over Legalising Assisted Suicide
The question of legalising assisted suicide is becoming increasingly relevant in France due to current and changing legislation in other...
Ciaran Zanna
Nov 17, 20224 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.
Britt Gronemeyer
Oct 21, 20224 min read
What to Expect from the Supreme Court’s New Term
The Supreme Court of the United States began a new term on October 3 and is already anticipating a series of consequential and controversial
Britt Gronemeyer
Oct 11, 20223 min read
Why We Need More Positive Obligations in International Law
Positive Obligations have defined the efficacy of international treaties but their importance is often overlooked.
Wilson Jones
Jul 26, 20225 min read
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.
Olivia Bastin
Jul 24, 20226 min read
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, 20224 min read
"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, 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.
Chloe Squires
Jun 6, 20224 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 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.
James Lockamyeir
Mar 25, 20224 min read
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, 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?
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