All in Volume VI - 2020
In this essay, Aisha Rutherford concludes that the current regime is inadequate and the emergence of the fast-fashion industry has exasperated the need for reform. By increasing copyright protection American legislation would be more legally certain, effective and suitable, henceforth enabling the fashion industry to truly flourish.
In this essay, Zachary Salmon advocates for a new foundation for trusts of the family home disputes.
In this essay, Daniel Jukes highlights that political constitutionalism is the best method of organising decision-making power within a constitution. This is because political constitutionalism is the best way of promoting political equality which in turn fosters a greater sense of freedom and individual autonomy.
In this essay, Bryn Evans considers how the protection of Indigenous biocultural relationships through both a rights and knowledge framework can form the base for a more sustainable system for IEL.
In this essay, Oskar Polanski argues that international law should impose responsibilities on corporations that have been endowed with the benefits of legal personality. This is a response to the fact that we live in a world in which corporations are not only able to exert more influence than some countries but are also able to commit violations of human rights without being held to account.
Lily Wildman discusses the topic of perpetrators’ using their digital devices to record rape and sexual assaults. In this essay it is argued that there is a lacuna in criminal legislation, which requires the creation of a separate offence for recording sexual violence. This is because of the additional harm it causes to the victim and the difficulties associated with prosecuting sexual abuse cases in the first place.
In this essay, Clara McNeill discusses the threat of overfishing to marine ecosystems applying Hardin’s theory of the ‘Tragedy of the Commons’. This discussion argues that communities who assume ownership over natural resources can sustain populations and encourage longevity of the industry. In effect, although there is no perfect solution, intervention is required as it is impossible to regulate a global resource.
In this essay, Rahul Wijewardane explores the rising prominence of the climate change objectives and the green agenda that has given new impetus for re-examining the balance struck between investor’s interests and the regulatory right of states. This dissertation undertakes a case-study of the current balance between investor interest and state regulatory freedom in investment protective standards.
In this essay, Lucy Heenan considers Article 9 jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights. This dissertation argues that the European Court of Human Rights has selectively protected religious identity in Europe. It analyses how the Court has exercised differential treatment of the protection of the Muslim veil and the display and wearing of Christian symbols in the case law.
In her dissertation, Joy Wee analyses rape law reform through the lens of a feminist perspective. Acknowledging that the reasons why and proposals for how to reform rape law is subject to much disagreement, she focuses on and critiques the contributions made by Catharine A. MacKinnon.
In her dissertation, Danielle Mitchell analyses disability-selective abortions and their potential effects for discrimination. Concluding that they are discriminator, Mitchell proposes potential reforms.
In this essay, Alice Williams has sought to highlight how Angela Harris’ rejection of essentialism is based upon an assumption that essentialism may only manifest itself in one format. Harris fails to recognise that soft essentialism exists, despite the similarities it has with her own theory of multiple consciousness.
In this Dissertation, Lucy Flower concludes that current marriage law is in desperate need of reform and restructuring, along a privatised line, with simplified formalities, aiming to creating one uniform marriage law for civil and non-Anglican marriages.
In this Dissertation, Sophia Gonella critically evaluates the law governing spousal maintenance awards on divorce.
In this Dissertation, Celine D. Kart assesses the inadequacies of Child Law and the incompatibility of the English and Welsh position of the child in court with international human rights obligations, using Re W [2011] as its focus.
