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Zero hour contracts: Zero hope?
‘Zero hour’ contracts are becoming an increasingly popular form of employment. In what circumstances should they be used, and should the government reform the law on these potentially exploitative contracts? Or instead of reform, should the government seek to better educate people?
13:01, 14th December 2013
The ‘crab walk’ towards justice: discretionary leave provision in extradition appeals
The Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill, which is expected to receive royal assent by spring 2014, seeks to further limit the opportunity of a defendant to appeal against an extradition decision. Is this limitation warranted?
12:28, 12th December 2013
The Parent-Subsidiary Directive: Closing the Loophole
The tax avoidance of companies such as Google, Amazon and Starbucks brought to light in the last year show how these vast companies are able to exploit their transnational status to reduce their tax liabilities. However the EU has recently attempted to close an increasingly popular loophole.
12:47, 10th December 2013
Legitimate forms of protest in the 21st Century
We live in an age of rapid change, in which technological progress is exponential. However not everything is changing so quickly. Whilst certain forms of protest, such as discrimination, are no longer acceptable, society is failing to accept new forms of protest that our technological age needs.
13:50, 8th December 2013
Should Contract Law be used to Enforce Surrogacy Arrangements?
As it stands UK legislation is forcing many families abroad to find a surrogate mother for their child due to limitations on what can be paid to a surrogate mother. However by travelling abroad the resultant baby may be left in legal limbo - a citizen in neither state. But what is the solution?
13:20, 5th December 2013
Can it ever really be in your ‘best interests’ to be left by doctors to die?
When can it be in the best interests of a living patient to withhold treatment from him that would keep him alive? The Supreme Court has recently asked a different question that must be asked where a patient lacks capacity: Is it in the best interests of the patient to give the treatment?
12:02, 3rd December 2013
Freedom of Design: Should 'simplicity' be protected?
Last week some finality was finally brought to the first round of the Apple v Samsung disputes when a US court handed down final judgement on the amount of damages due to Apple for the breach of numerous patents. However, should these damages have been awarded, can Apple really protect simplicity?
13:08, 1st December 2013
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership - Realistic?
Last week was the second round of talks between the European Union and the United States to try to create a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), in an attempt to reduce trade barriers between the two major markets. However is the removal of trade barriers realistic?
14:02, 30th November 2013
CILEx: An Alternative Route to Legal Qualification
When posed the question ‘how do you qualify as a lawyer?’ most aspiring lawyers will cite the processes required to qualify as a barrister or a solicitor. However these are not the only ways. Few know there is a much cheaper way, which does not require a training contract or pupillage...
12:10, 28th November 2013
The Consumer Rights Bill: Progression or Regression?
The Consumer Rights Bill: A piece of legislation which aims to modernise and simplify consumer protection law whilst clarifying consumer rights. However are the proposed changes effective in achieving these aims, and have consumers rights been fairly balanced with those of industry?
12:40, 27th November 2013
Cameras in the Courtroom: Justice must be seen to be done
Cameras have recently been introduced to proceedings in the Court of Appeal. Whilst the development is representative of justice being seen to be done, there is a need for open justice to not stretch too far as to undermine justice.
12:44, 25th November 2013
Judicial Review - The Protector of Those without a Voice
A consultation paper entitled ‘Judicial Review: Proposals for Further Reform’ has recently closed and within is a proposed change to the rules on standing in Judicial Review proceedings. However the changes suggested appear extremely detrimental to the work of Non-Governmental Organisations.
11:18, 24th November 2013
Recent Decisions Avail to Clarify 'Piercing the Corporate Veil'
The Supreme Court has recently brought some clarification to the corporate veil principle. Lord Sumption suggested in Prest that the veil would only be lifted where separate legal identity has been used for the purpose of fraud.
12:45, 23rd November 2013
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