Cutting Legal Costs... at the Cost of Justice?
Access to justice is a fundamental principle of the English legal system. As Lord Hewart CJ declared in R v Sussex Justices, ex p...
The EU: What is it and what are its advantages and disadvantages?
The European Union, more commonly known as the EU, is a political-economical body of 28 member states primarily situated in the continent...
Part Payment as Good Consideration
From Pinnel’s Case (1606) to Collier v P & M J Wright (2007), the issue of whether part payment of a debt should amount to good...
First Stop on the Road to Basic Workers' Rights: The Employment Status of Uber Drivers
In a landmark ruling, the London Central Employment Tribunal has found that a group of Uber drivers are to be deemed workers, rather than...
Is the UK failing on many human rights measures?
Human rights belong to every single person no matter their race, religion or political views. Generally, the UK is seen as a world leader...
Co-ownership and Cohabitation: the legal implications of relationship breakdown
The current law which applies on the breakdown of a relationship between cohabitees in England and Wales has been the reason for much...
The ‘9/11’ bill: Controversy and Consequences
Last month marked the 15th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks which shocked the world and every year the magnitude of...
Brexit & the Law: A topical legal discussion on the Article 50 procedure and recent legal challe
Much like Marmite itself, Brexit has divided the nation and - love it or hate it - its dominance in newspapers, TV coverage and on social...
Breaking Point: Funding in Family Law
The family court has never been more in need of Legal Aid funding than it is now. The government continues to cut Legal Aid funding and...
Prevent: a ‘toxic brand’ or misunderstood?
The Prevent Strategy is a central part of the Government’s efforts in countering radicalisation and terrorism. Essentially, it has been...
