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Criminalising the Transmission of STDs
The criminalisation of the transmission of STDs is a controversial issue. Following developments in case law, Jade Rigby analyses the consequences of imposing a criminal sanction under s. 20 of the Offences Against the Persons Act 1861. Does this criminal sanction act as a needed deterrent?
11:15, 8th May 2014
Complex Criminal Cases – what next?
In the wake of R v Crawley, there is serious uncertainty surrounding very high cost cases. This could not have come at a worse time, with criminal proceedings just launching for the extremely high profile and complex LIBOR Scandal. Thomas Horton looks at the issues involved and the future for VHCCs.
11:08, 6th May 2014
Sharia law and the importance of last wills for UK expats in the UAE
Around 80% of UK expatriates living in the United Arab Emirates may not be aware that their UK will has no validity in the UAE without further steps being taken. By default, Intestacy and child custody are handled by Sharia law, which differs significantly from counterpart law in the UK.
11:32, 3rd May 2014
Domain Names, Trademarks, and Squatters
With the launch of .london domain names this week, Chris Bridges looks at the value of domains, the rights of trademark holders in relation to domains, and the frowned upon practice of domain squatting. Is enough being done to protect rights holders, start-up businesses, and ultimately end users?
11:05, 1st May 2014
Insanity and Automatism: The Dysfunctional Defences
While there have been improvements to the law of insanity in recent decades, there is still a long way to go until the defences of insanity and automatism are satisfactory. Extensive reform has widespread support, however, to-date, Parliament has appeared reluctant to pursue full reform.
11:08, 29th April 2014
Immigration Income Requirements: What is the real purpose?
Immigration has been a political hot topic of late, with the coalition government promising to cut net migration during their term. One way they have done this is by introducing new rules on income requirements to bring families to the UK. However, the government's justification does not add up.
11:18, 26th April 2014
Groundless Threats, Groundless Reform
Threats can be as scary as this tiger for a business. Whilst facing up to a tiger is not recommended, businesses are often too scared to make a stand against an intellectual property threat, even when it might be groundless. More extensive reform than that suggested by the Law Commission is needed.
11:13, 22nd April 2014
UK Air Quality – Is enough being done?
The quality of the air that we breathe has a dramatic impact on health and it has been highlighted in recent weeks that the UK and other European nations are not maintaining a suitable level of clean air. Is enough being done to combat this, and what are the implications of not doing enough?
11:17, 20th April 2014
Compensation for psychiatric harm: the lesser known victims of Hillsborough
25 years on from the Hillsborough disaster, Holly Abel examines the law on compensation for psychiatric harm, which is predominantly governed by a post-Hillsborough case. Given the advancement of medicine, is a restrictive approach to compensation for psychiatric harm still necessary or desired?
11:11, 17th April 2014
Logic in Liability: Defending a Duty of Care
Tort law is subject to intense scrutiny, with some believing the rules are vague and ambiguous, leaving the law unpredictable and indeterminate. Jade Rigby deconstructs these arguments in order to show tort law is not just a theoretical relic of English jurisprudence, but an important branch of law.
11:00, 15th April 2014
The Fate of Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures
The Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 was introduced to replace the anti-terrorism control order, which was much stricter than its successor, yet delivered the same goal. However, TPIMs are criticised on grounds of human rights and in-effectiveness. Are these criticisms fair?
11:08, 13th April 2014
Loss of Control: An Acceptable Defence?
Yasmin Daswani examines the defence of provocation prior to the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, and explores whether the replacement 'Loss of Control' defence is a step in the right direction, or unfit for purpose. In the 21st Century, do we believe it is morally less blameworthy to kill in anger?
11:49, 12th April 2014
It's not the end of the line for data retention
On Tuesday the CJEU came to the conclusion the European Data Retention Directive was, and always had been, invalid, marking a significant step for the protection of privacy. However, is this the end of the line for telecommunications data retention within Europe, or just a minor setback?
11:15, 10th April 2014
Stop & Search: Fundamentally Flawed or Institutionally Racist?
Police 'stop and search' powers are prone to criticism, with the latest case coming to a head in the Court of Appeal in February. However, on what grounds are these powers criticised? Is the law itself at fault by being too draconian, or is it police conduct that brings the bad name to the table?
11:38, 8th April 2014
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