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Coronavirus Act 2020: What is a Reasonable Response to a Pandemic?
The Coronavirus Act 2020 was rushed through Parliament in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic with little scrutiny at the time. This piece examines the Act's delegated powers, sometimes-vague drafting, and inconsistent enforcement, and ultimately asks how effective a response it really is.
11:00, 7th July 2020
Coronavirus and the ECHR: Should the UK Trigger Article 15?
The UK government has already taken dramatic steps to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic, and may have to go further in the coming months. Derogating from the European Convention on Human Rights through Article 15 may in fact be the best way to protect fundamental rights during the crisis.
11:00, 31st March 2020
Welsh Law: A New Jurisdiction for Wales?
In 2020, the National Assembly for Wales will become the Welsh Parliament as the Wales Act 2017 come into force. With Welsh lawmakers set to be given greater powers and autonomy, has the time come to separate Welsh law from English law?
12:00, 11th February 2020
To Infinity and Beyond: Legislating for the Peaceful Use of Outer Space
States and private companies are increasingly looking forward to a future in which outer space is both accessible and profitable. How has international law traditionally dealt with the final frontier, and could it be updated to deal with 21st century problems?
11:00, 15th October 2019
Cherry v AG for Scotland, Part II: "No Justification" For Prorogation?
Following the decision of the Supreme Court in Cherry/Miller, this series considers the legal challenge to the PM's decision to prorogue Parliament. This is the second part of the series, which considers the decisions of the Inner House of the Scottish Court of Session and the UK Supreme Court.
11:00, 1st October 2019
Cherry v AG for Scotland, Part I: Is a No-Deal Brexit Necessarily Implied?
In anticipation of the decision of the Supreme Court in Cherry/Miller, this series considers the Scottish challenge to the Prime MInister's decision to prorogue Parliament. This is the first part of the series, which considers the decision of the Outer House of Scottish Court of Session
18:00, 23rd September 2019
The Woolcock Case: Prison for Failing to Pay Council Tax?
Council tax serves a vital function in requiring citizens to assist in funding necessary local services, such as schools and social care. However, should non-payment of council tax - a civil debt - result in imprisonment?
11:00, 4th June 2019
A British Bill of Rights Part I: Bringing Rights Home
Part I looks at the introduction of the Human Rights Act 1998, the justifications for it, and the transformative role it has played in the protection of civil liberties. Part II will look at the future for the HRA post-Brexit.
12:00, 12th February 2019
May's Draft Brexit Deal: A True Challenge to UK Sovereignty?
Following the referendum in June 2016, politics in the UK has been dominated by Brexit negotiations over the past two years. Finally, May has proposed a draft Brexit deal. However, regardless of political leanings, there is one aspect which is wholly unacceptable: the 'joint agreement clause'.
12:00, 27th November 2018
Parliamentary Privilege: An Outdated Right?
The #metoo campaign briefly stagnated in the UK following the granting of a temporary injunction on the identity of a high-profile allegation of sexual misconduct. However, using 'Parliamentary privilege', Lord Hain controversially revealed the identity of the alleged abuser to be Sir Philip Green.
12:00, 13th November 2018
The Treatment of Negligent Doctors: Reflections on the Dr Bawa-Garba Case
The case of a junior doctor stripped of her medical licence following the death of a six-year-old triggered mass outcry among medical professionals. In their view, it showed the current law's failure to appreciate how systemic issues in the NHS can lead to human error. Should the law be reformed?
11:00, 24th July 2018
The Taxman Will See You Now, Doctor: Reforming the Tax Status of NHS Locums
Reforms to IR35 - tax legislation that aims to tackle tax avoidance - caused problems for the NHS: it had to determine whether its temporary doctors and nurses (locums) should fall under its provisions. Both solutions it has tried to implement at various points are beset by serious problems.
11:00, 1st June 2018
Spanish Rugby in the Dock Pt II: Mitigating Ineligibility
The Spanish rugby team will miss out on qualifying for the Rugby World Cup 2019 after fielding ineligible players. An independent committee confirmed they had breached the laws of the game. However, in the second of a two part series, Ben Cisneros suggests there remains a glimmer of hope for Spain.
18:00, 20th May 2018
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