Human and Civil Rights 2/5

May 24, 20233 min read

Why is Black Economic Empowerment Failing to Reconcile Social Inequality in South Africa?

An overview of why, despite some progress, the Black Economic Empowerment policy has failed to reconcile social inequality in South Africa.

The Effect of False Memories on the Legal System

Ana Ross

Mar 31, 20233 min read

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...

Review of The Press Freedom Myth, Jonathan Heawood

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.

What’s Happening in Afghanistan? Evolution and Conflict in Women’s Rights - Part I

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.

Anti-Conversion Laws in Uttar Pradesh: Complementing or Contravening India’s Special Marriage Act?

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...

The Right to Die in Dignity: France’s Debate Over Legalising Assisted Suicide

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...

Why the UK is Correct to Want to Leave the European Convention of Human Rights

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.

What to Expect from the Supreme Court’s New Term

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

Why We Need More Positive Obligations in International Law

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.

Illegal Evictions during The Open, As Part of the Wider St Andrews Housing Crisis

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.

Legal and Linguistic Hurdles for Indigenous Communities in Purchasing Their Own Lands

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

"Abortion Deserts" and the Disproportionate Effect of Dobbs on Poor Women

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.

A Misstep on the Journey: Government Proposal to Reform the Human Rights Act

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.

Why Are Prisons Failing to Prevent Terrorism?

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

Do Russia’s Actions in Ukraine Constitute War Crimes?

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.

Discrepancies in Employee Sexual Misconduct Reporting at US Public and Private Institutions

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

Human Rights Law and Refugees: The Legal Implications of War in Ukraine

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.

Pros and Cons of International Criminal Law and its Impact as a Transitional Justice Mechanism

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.