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Our writers explore a vast array of topics ranging from international law to jurisprudence to current affairs.
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Society often regards the common law as the source of dependable and legitimate authority. However, this perception risks glorifying the law and elevating it into a sacred, perfect, and unquestionable status, reminiscent of that of a sovereign or religion. As Hutchinson argued in his conclusion of ‘Is Eating People Wrong’, this essay agrees that it…
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Borders have caused notable contention in an increasingly globalised world. They define where state authority begins and ends, yet for many states, this has enabled jurisdictional disputes over irregular migrants, effectively suspending their human rights obligations. This essay demonstrates how physical and (what I term) ‘metaphysical’ borders shift state accountability through the case studies of…
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Strict liability offences are a controversial and contentious aspect of criminal law. This article explores, reviews, and assesses the essential arguments in favour and in opposition of these offences and to what extent strict liability can be said to achieve true justice both in principle and in reality.
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An academic evaluation of the law surrounding deepfakes This article explores and evaluates the current legislation surrounding deepfakes and compares them to other current hallmark pieces of legislation which govern similar areas of law, such as privacy and autonomy.
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A deeper look into the UK Government’s Illegal Migration Act passed by the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, in March 2023 In this article, the purpose, effectiveness, and consequences of the new legislation are assessed, debated, and critically analysed. The article also goes through the process of this bill passing through parliament before receiving Royal Assent…
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An academic debate, discussing whether the law should be unilaterally obeyed, or whether there are just exceptions and circumstances which substantiate a violation of the law.
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What, how, and Why do we put a price on crime? What are the alternatives to using fines as a means of reparation, and do they truly deliver justice?
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What does ‘justice’ mean, and why is it both important and relevant to our modern-day lives?
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What is factual causation, and why does it matter? R v White: A case study on causation.
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What is the Jurisprudence Journal? A mission to inform and spark debate about both modern-day and historical legislation and legal precedent.
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