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The Digital Future: How the New Electronic Communication Code Impacts Landowners
The government is aiming to enhance the UK's digital capacity. As part of this, it has introduced new rules that regulate interactions between landowners and telecommunications operators. These rules are more favourable to operators, which might actually undermine the success of government's plans.
12:00, 17th April 2018Crossing the Line in Sport: Is Cheating Always Wrong?
The distinction between "gamemanship" and "cheating" in sport is often discussed. In theory, it sets out the line that athletes should not cross. However, an examination of a number of sporting controversies casts serious doubt on the importance of that distinction; other factors are at play.
Commissioner v DSD: Sending Police Liability into Uncharted Waters
A recent Supreme Court judgment represents a major expansion in the extent of police liability under the Human Rights Act 1998. Though the decision on the facts was unanimous, disputes between the judges as to the correct size of the expansion raises concerns over the impact of the decision.
A Christian Marginalisation Narrative? Religious Symbols in the Workplace
Several decisions concerning attempts by Christian employees to manifest their religion at work have prompted concerns of a 'Christian marginalisation narrative' in discrimination law. However, such concerns are unfounded: they stem from attaching undue significance to isolated cases.
The Robinson Case: Arresting Misconceptions about Police Negligence Liability
The law surrounding negligence has been labouring under two misconceptions according to the Supreme Court in a recent decision concerning the liability of police for the tort. This may be true, but after examining the origins of these misconceptions, it is easy to see how they were arrived at.
If It's Not Faulty, Don't Fix It: Defending Fault in Negligence
Apart from certain strict liability exceptions, no-fault liability in negligence has failed to gain traction in English Law. However, Lord Sumption's recent extra-judicial endorsement of no-fault liability has revived the debate. But this article argues that the current system should be retained.
Upskirting: Failure of the Law to Protect Women's Rights
There are many ways the law is failing women. A shocking example is the lack of a specific offence for upskirting. However, the #stopskirtingtheissue campaign has led to a private member's bill being considered by Parliament, giving hope that this will soon change.
Teeing Off: Opening the Door to Easements for Sporting Facilities
Though sport's prominence in society is widely accepted, the legal world has been slow to catch up. Yet the times they are a changing: excitingly, last summer, the Court of Appeal accepted the public interest in accessing sporting facilities could trigger the recognition of an easement.
Tainted Medicine: Pharmaceutical Patents in the Developing World
The need to ensure that medicine is universally accessible conflicts with the need to encourage companies to invest in developing new drugs. Particularly in the developing world, patent law has struck an uneven balance that has left populations priced out and vulnerable. How can this be resolved?
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