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Sam Barton This article argues that budget cuts to legal aid expenditure may have been successful in short-term fiscal savings but have resulted in expenditure shifts and increases in other areas downstream. Why and how was legal aid expenditure cut? According to the Ministry of Justice, legal aid expenditure in England and Wales reached its peak between 2010 and 2011 at around £2.1 billion, which is equivalent to around £39 per head of population [1] . During and following t

This article examines whether support for a football club should amount to a philosophical belief protected under section 10 of the Equality Act 2010. The question is explored through McClung v Doosan Babcock Ltd , where the Employment Tribunal held that loyalty to Rangers Football Club did not meet the threshold established in Grainger plc v Nicholson . The decision found that the claimant’s fandom, though sincere, lacked the depth, seriousness, and moral significance requir

By Linda Ghasemi Let’s make no mistake about it: The right to human dignity is non-negotiable. . . Human dignity should never be viewed as an expensive commodity, one that is least attainable in our hierarchy of needs. None of us can truly get ahead if most of us are left behind. Closing this ‘moral lag’ will require a common conviction that access to human dignity and respect is just as important as access to medicine, education and technology.   —Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-

Written by Adam Ismail, Campaign Team Member of the AMICUS Project. Modern Criminal Justice leans heavily on the authority of science. Jurors trust it, prosecutors rely on it, and courts often treat forensic testimony as objective truth. But science is not infallible. When the state has power to execute, every scientific error becomes irreversible. The death penalty magnifies the consequences of forensic mistakes, turning flawed assumptions, outdated techniques, and misinterp

Why Legal Literacy Matters for Seniors The UK population is ageing rapidly, with projections suggesting that the number of people aged 85 and over will almost double from around 1.7 million in 2022 to approximately 3.3 million by 2047. At the same time, access to legal advice remains uneven: around 3.6 million adults in England and Wales experience an unmet legal need involving a dispute each year. Older adults frequently face complex legal systems involving healthcare, housi

Reflections on Métis identity, systems, and justice By: Areebah Arshad , LLB student, Voices for Indigenous Equity in Law, University of Leicester. Interviewee: Tasha Gabriel , Métis community member (name used with permission) Format note: This is an interview-based piece developed from written responses provided by Tasha Gabriel to a set of questions. The narrative structure was written by Areebah Arshad, drawing directly on Tasha’s reflections and key themes from her answ

I have worked many part-time jobs, from supermarkets and retail stores to rock-climbing gyms. Each one required some form of health and safety training. For many, it seemed like a box to check before starting work. Yet government protections exist for a reason: being uninformed about workplace safety increases your risk of injury. Employers often want you to work quickly and may do the bare minimum to avoid liability. This post aims to clarify your rights to proper training a

Harkiran Kullar and Sahiba Dhaliwal      The residential school system was one of the most impactful and damaging policies implemented by the Canadian government against Indigenous peoples. For over a century, indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families and placed in various boarding schools. These schools were funded by the government and primarily operated by Christian churches. While the government framed the system as an institution to provide advanceme

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

Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed everything as we once knew it. Industries are rapidly evolving and adapting to modern 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 may reshape the profession in the near-future. AI has altered ho

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

Introduction: When Justice Moves Online As more aspects of everyday life move online, seniors are expected to adapt to technologies not designed with them in mind. Constant updates, complex terms and conditions, online scams, and inaccessible design features such as small text or low contrast can make digital engagement intimidating rather than empowering.   I have seen these concerns firsthand in my own grandparents, beginning with small struggles like video calling and grow

Employment issues students should be aware of… For many of us, part-time work is simply part of student life. It helps cover rent, food, and everyday costs, and for most people it is smooth sailing. However, a significant number of students experience employment problems that are not always easy to identify at first. What makes these situations difficult is that students often do not know what they are entitled to, or where to check whether what they are experiencing is acce

University demands discipline and perseverance to succeed in academics. Courses can be demanding in terms of the amount of work and cognitive load; however inefficient study habits can hold you back more than you think.  For law students, high rates of depression, anxiety, and burnout was documented after the COVID-19 pandemic. Before law school, depression rates were 8-9%; after the first semester, 27% (Pryal, 2023). Although the pandemic was officially over in 2023, the coh

Introduction Understanding the vulnerability of the individuals that pro bono work seeks to empower is essential. While pro bono work is often seen simply as providing free legal advice or representation, the humane aspect of the experience can sometimes be overshadowed by legal processes and professionalism. In those moments, it becomes easy for volunteers to unintentionally forget who their clients are and what they might be carrying with them. Most clients aren’t just look

Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but one of the most valuable steps older adults can take is setting up a Power of Attorney (POA). It is a practical tool that can protect your wishes, reduces stress for loved ones, and ensures important decisions are made by someone you trust. Yet many seniors delay creating one until their health declines, which can make the process far more complicated. Here, I will explain the importance of promptly establishing a Lasting Pow

We are not lawyers and are not licensed to give legal advice. All information shared in this blog is for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as legal advice. For guidance on specific situations, please consult a qualified solicitor. Every university experience has its ups and downs and over the past few weeks I’ve come to realise that all my main hardships have come from renting a house. University life is not just about finding the right frie

We are not lawyers and are not licensed to give legal advice. All information shared in this blog is for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as legal advice. For guidance on specific situations, please consult a qualified solicitor. Going into my first year of University, it was no short of daunting, especially when you are - like most of us are - leaving far from home. I always saw accommodations as the symbol of my  home away from home; I te

Does law school fundamentally rewire your brain? Neuroscience research suggests that legal training changes you at a neuropsychological level. First-year students start off by learning key words (i.e., duty of care, consensus ad idem); furthermore, students are trained to interrogate ambiguity (i.e., is a contract valid or not?). Moreover, students learn to apply reasoning frameworks (i.e., IRAC), which help structure thought. This article explores empirical research on how l