Alec Baldwin Manslaughter Case - Would it pass the legal tests in England and Wales?
Alec Baldwin has been charged with the involuntary manslaughter of cinematographer Halyna Hutchinson who died on the set of his lates film “Rust” when a gun he was using in filming went off in his...
What impact will the proposed anti-strike legislation have on workers Human Rights?
Originally the brainchild of former Business Secretary, Jacob Rees-Mogg under the short-lived Truss administration, anti-strike legislation is now being proposed by Rishi Sunak. Striking a balance...
''Pepsi, where's my jet?'' and English Contract Law
The Netflix show “Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?” has had audiences captured with its retelling of the US case of Leonard v Pepsico Inc. But how would this be decided under English Contract Law?
Women in the Legal Profession
December 2022 marked the 100 year anniversary of the first woman, Carrie Morrison, being admitted as a solicitor of England and Wales, following the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 which...
Festive Quiz 2022: A-Level Law
Enjoy this bumper Christmas-themed pack of Law quiz questions and challenges (with the odd Christmas general knowledge question thrown in for fun). 24 different challenges/activities with some...
Retired Judges Returning to Courtrooms
On 17 August 2022 the mandatory retirement age of the judiciary increased from 70 to 75 to reflect the move in society where people are now working longer, and so not to lose the experienced...
Is This the End of Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) Sentences?
Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences were introduced by New Labour Home Secretary Lord Blunkett in 2005. These were only to be imposed for 96 of the most serious violent or sexual...
Law in the News: UK Bill of Rights stopped in its tracks
As outlined in this BBC news article the former Prime Minister, Liz Truss, halted the proposed reform to the Human Rights Act 1998 just before its Second Reading.
Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)... One year on.
The introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) from 2022 is the biggest shake-up to the training of the legal profession seen for nearly 30 years, taking over from the Legal Practice...
How Free Is Our Freedom Of Expression?
Freedom of expression is fundamental to our rights as human beings and is essential for democracy to flourish. There are obvious examples where this statement might be seen as controversial, but...
Key Statutes Regarding Article 8: The Right To Privacy
In order to adequately analyse the infringement of Article 8 rights, it is sometimes helpful to refer to statutes other than the Human Rights Act 1998. Below is a list of statutes, which contain...
When Should Freedom Of Expression Be Restricted?
Article 10, the right to freedom of expression, states that "Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information...
When Should The Right To Privacy (Not) Be Protected?
This week, the Tate Modern won a landmark case on the issue of privacy. The case was brought by residents of a nearby tower block, who complained that visitors to the Tate Modern used the viewing...
Does Article 8 Actually Protect Vulnerable Adults In Care?
Article 8 of the ECHR sets out the right to a private and family life, home and correspondence. But are these rights, often concerning dignity, upheld when it comes to the care of vulnerable adults?
What Is The Margin Of Appreciation?
What is the “margin of appreciation”? The phrase 'margin of appreciation' refers to the way in which the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) defers to the will of individual states, in specific...
Does Article 8 Protect The Rights Of All Parents Or Just Some?
The right to respect for a private and family life ought, in principle, to be applied in the same way for all parents. However, as is often the case in law, there are times where this does not...
When Might A GPS Tracker Break The Law On Privacy?
In 2009, French police issued a court order to a telephone operator, to gather records of incoming and outgoing calls and details of cell towers that could be used to track the location of mobile...
70th Anniversary of Universal Declaration on Human Rights
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights. The UNDHR was adopted by the United Nations in 1948 and is the foundation upon which the European Convention on...
Death In Custody: Breaching Article 2?
Deaths occur in custody in the UK, whether as a direct result of injuries caused by others, or by suicide. In 2017, 23 people in the UK died whilst in custody, although in some cases this was due...
Should Peaceful Protesters Face Criminal Charges?
The right to protest peacefully, without fear of criminal prosecution, is a fundamental part of living in a democracy. Acts of civil disobedience have led to an improvement in rights for many...