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Offensive Jokes Becoming Criminal? Count Dankula's Conviction
The recent conviction of Mark Meechan, otherwise known as Count Dankula, for uploading a controversial video on YouTube sets a worrying precedent for freedom of expression. Of most concern is the fact that context is given only a secondary role when considering whether a joke is grossly offensive.
12:00, 20th April 2018In a Similar Vein? A Comparative Analysis of Organ Donation Systems
The Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill 2017-19 proposes a 'soft opt-out' system involving a rebuttable presumption of consent to organ donation. An examination of organ donations in several foreign jurisdictions sets out a number of lessons that the UK must learn when implementing this system.
Proposed Changes to Organ Donation Miss the Heart of the Issue
A Private Members' Bill proposing changes to organ donation has recently passed its second reading in Parliament. However, the proposed soft opt-out scheme is the incorrect route to take; instead, attention should be given to changing societal attitudes towards organ donation.
Book Review: 'Stories of the Law and How It's Broken' by the Secret Barrister
'Stories of the Law and How It's Broken', written by anonymous barrister 'The Secret Barrister', takes a sobering look at the realities of the crumbling English and Welsh criminal legal system. A definite must-read, it is hoped the book's success will help save a system on the brink of collapse.
In Defence of Regional Human Rights Bodies
Alongside international documents that set out universal human rights, there exists in several parts of the world regional systems for promoting and protecting human rights. Though these systems have been criticised, they are valuable tools for developing the law that must be celebrated.
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.
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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