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The UK Asylum System and International Human Rights Obligations

This article explores how international human rights law shapes the United Kingdom’s asylum system while highlighting the legal obligations.

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How The Law is Adapting in The Age of AI: A Conversation with Temple Bright Co founder Peter Workman – Ashique Prince, University of Leicester

Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed everything as we once knew it. Industries are rapidly evolving and adapting to new technologies (Tracy, 2025). Geoffrey Hinton, hailed as the “godfather of AI,” previously argued that “the threat would come in 30 to 50 years or even more,” however he “no longer believes that...” (Hinton, 2023). The legal sector is undergoing significant transformation, with changes that will reshape the profession entirely. AI has altered how lawyers t

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Age as evidence, how the law treats seniors as less reliable witnesses

In legal proceedings, Credibility holds paramount importance. Courts place significant reliance on witness testimony to ascertain facts. However, not all witnesses receive equal treatment. Older adults are frequently regarded with skepticism in the courtroom, and their evidence is often subtly dismissed due to preconceived notions regarding memory deterioration or cognitive decline. While age should not dictate credibility, it often functions as informal evidence affecting ho

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