The Russian invasion of Ukraine is being labelled as a war crime. But what is a “war crime”? And can they be proven?

This article explores the fine line between criminality and acts of heroism when people resort to extralegal means to resolve their issues.

This brief overview of the relationship between law and colonialism suggests that legal systems continue to support the colonial project.

This article analyses the way in which UK laws about criminal complicity have clashed with those of the ECHR

This article explores Kyle Rittenhouse’s acquittal and the nuances of self-defense law in Wisconsin as well as their social implications

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

An examination of LGBT- rights legislation worldwide

A reflection on human rights disputes related to the COVID-19 pandemic and analysis of relevant legal conventions

An overview of the history, theories and need for moral theory to define human rights law

Rights of Muslim women has been attacked by a CJEU ruling allowing employers to ban employees from wearing religious clothing

A proposed approach towards punishment in the UK highlights our methods and justifications of punishing those who have committed a crime.

New guidelines on human rights in interrogations exemplify international standard setting and challenge to the torture efficacy debate

This article analyses the UK's recent proposal to reinforce its commitment to freedom of expression in higher education.

This article discusses the usage of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and the harms done by this legal practice.

This piece explores attempts by the US to ban tribal traditions, revealing the thin line between tradition and law.

Freedom of speech is necessary for important political discourse and its limitation leads to the vilification of political opponents

An analysis of the flaws in the UK’s hotel quarantine system to assess its potential for violating human rights laws

A discussion of cancel culture and its qualifications for policing the media.

Ethical and legal dilemmas of American use of drones in armed conflict question if targeted killings can ever be justified

This article discusses the presence of human rights violators on the UNHCR and the threat they pose to its credibility