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Oct 8, 2021
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OWLSS Welcome Pack MT 2021

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Jul 30, 2021
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How to Become a Solicitor: A Guide for Non-Law Students

By Melissa Terzi As a non-law student, it can be difficult to know how to get into law. But the fact is that you don’t need a law degree...

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Jun 23, 2021
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Condemn a little less, understand a little more

A case for the raising of the minimum age of criminal responsibility in England. By Ilina Georgieva In 2011, John Major stated that...

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Jun 1, 2021
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The Nuremberg Trials and the Development of International Criminal Law

By Sofia Aujla-Jones With just over 75 years having passed since the Nuremberg Trials, the legacy of the trial of 22 Nazi officials for...

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May 21, 2021
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An Evaluation of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill

By Ilina Georgieva. On the 13th of May, the government introduced the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill into Parliament, which seeks to...

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May 12, 2021
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Interview with a First Year Law Student: Connie Trendle, Christ Church

By Katie Tootill. Connie began her studies at Christ Church in October 2020, amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the pandemic. Her...

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May 8, 2021
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Lady Rose of Colmworth becomes the newest addition to the UK Supreme Court.

By Polina Suchkova Lady Rose was sworn into the Supreme Court on April 19th 2021, making her the newest member of the panel of twelve...

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Mar 20, 2021
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In Conversation with: Orin Begum

By Rioghnach Theakston. Orin Begum is an aviation lawyer at Clifford Chance. She joined after graduating from Worcester College, Oxford.

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Mar 10, 2021
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Defining Access to Justice

By Kelsea Jeon. The phrase “access to justice” has become increasingly popular in recent years. But what does it actually mean?

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Mar 8, 2021
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In Conversation with: Dana Denis-Smith

By Emily Wigoder. Romanian entrepreneur and campaigner Dana Denis-Smith is the founder and Chief Executive of Obelisk Support.

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Feb 17, 2021
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How Could Multilingualism Affect the Development of EU Law?

By Rioghnach Theakston. With 24 official languages, integrated into 27 Member State systems, the EU legal order is linguistically unique.

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Feb 14, 2021
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Cultural Property Regulations: Brexit and Terrorist Financing

By Emily Wigoder. The EU introduced Regulation 2019/880 in order to address concern about the illegal trade of cultural property.

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Feb 14, 2021
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Rape Prosecution Policy: CPS Prioritises Figures Over Justice

By Polina Suchkova. A claim for judicial review has been brought against the Crown Prosecution Service's rape prosecution policy.

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Feb 10, 2021
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It’s Time to Rethink How We Talk About Crime

By Beatrice Sexton. The use of pejorative language pervades the discussion of crime, restricting our ability to understand and empathise.

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Dec 7, 2020
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How the Prison System Fails Vulnerable Women

By Beatrice Sexton. The prison system fails vulnerable women by not adequately recognising their unique experiences and needs.

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Nov 26, 2020
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OWLSS Events: ‘Equal to Everything’ with Baroness Hale of Richmond

By Rioghnach Theakston. 100 years after women were first admitted as lawyers, Baroness Hale discussed the importance of judicial diversity.

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Nov 22, 2020
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‘Copyright is for Losers’: Banksy, GANksy, and Infringement Claims

By Emily Wigoder. An artificial intelligence software has been trained to produce images using the portfolio of ‘a certain street artist’.

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Nov 14, 2020
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20 Years of UN Security Council Resolution 1325: The Evolving Role of Women in International Peace

By Rioghnach Theakston. This year marks the 20th anniversary of UNSC Resolution 1325, which sets out the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

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Nov 8, 2020
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Why Nonlawyers are the Future of Civil Legal Services

By Kelsea Jeon. Law is a discipline that mandates extensive formal training for practice. So how can nonlawyers be the future of civil law?

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Nov 1, 2020
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Online Hearings: The Impact of COVID-19 on Access to Justice

By Polina Suchkova. Government regulations attempting to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 have forced the British justice system to change...

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