This Article questions the position International Conventions hold on the International Legal stage, and whether they remain relevant in this day and age.
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Lucy Letby’s trial has taken the nation by storm, as the world learned how a nurse came to take the life of several new-born babies. What stands out most, is how she was able to get away with it for so long. Why didn’t anyone say anything? This article examines the critical role of whistleblowers and why concerns from hospital staff largely went unnoticed. What must lawmakers considered to safeguard against such tragedies in the future.
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The United States is facing a fiscal crisis as it approaches its debt ceiling. A failure to resolve it could mean a government shutdown, or even a default, with ramifications for the American and global economies. In this article, we take a look at the debt crisis, the way it is being used to as political leverage, and what this means for US politics and the global economy.
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The International Monetary Fund projects a 0.6% contraction for the UK’s economy in 2023, filling economists, politicians, and citizens alike with unease. With new plans by politicians to end economic stagnation in a post-COVID, post-Brexit Britain, there may be a promising future ahead. Will the UK finally begin to rise through the G7 rankings or succumb to today’s economic turbulence?
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Whether or not we leave the ECHR is a key legal debate in politics, with proponents arguing that it will restore the UK’s sovereignty and opponents citing concerns over a breakdown of the rule of law and increased executive power. This article asks what leaving the ECHR would mean for our society and the human rights that underpin it, and argues that human rights must remain above the political battlefield.
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This article explores the extent to which British politics is underfunded, and suggests that inadequate funding risks deterring top talent from entering politics.
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Days before the start of a new school year, the Government has closed 147 schools across the UK at risk of collapse. This is due to the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, or RAAC, in Britain’s schools. Is this symbolic of the state of education in Britain, and more widely its crumbling public services? And why should the corporate world care about the standard of education afforded to children in the United Kingdom?
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Rising energy prices have been a massive point of contention between policy members and the public as the UK’s cost of living crisis endures. Politicians are under pressure from both energy produces and consumers as the government looks to strike a balance between domestic and commercial demand. With pressure rising to meet net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, how can Parliament ensure stability in the markets whilst also safeguarding the planet?
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Activists and campaign groups are bringing legal action against the government over policies that they contend to be unlawful. Recently, this has included Liberty’s legal action against the Home Secretary’s bypassing of Parliament when granting the police additional powers, and the Court of Appeal’s decision that the Rwanda plan is unlawful. This article examines what this means for Braverman and the Sunak government, and analyses the wider repercussions for the legal and political system.
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In a world marked by contrasting priorities and unequal treatment, the events of June 2023 serve as poignant reminders of the stark disparities that exist in our society. On one hand, the sinking of the Andriana, a vessel carrying desperate refugees and migrants, unfolded off the Greek Coast, claiming the lives of scores of individuals seeking safety and hope. On the other hand, the loss of OceanGate's submersible, Titan, during a high-profile expedition to explore the depths of the ocean, captivated global attention.
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Do the upcoming local council elections truly offer a meaningful opportunity to engage with the community and effect change, or do they serve as a mere political spectacle devoid of practical impact?
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The indictment of Donald Trump is a first for the American legal system and US politics; never before has a President of the United States, past or present, faced a criminal courtroom. We look at the charges against Trump and the ramifications the trial has for the American legal system and US politics.
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We breakdown what this defeat means for Finland’s youngest-ever Prime Minister, who was at one point the youngest serving-state leader in the world.
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What is the Windsor Framework, and does it have the potential to address the post-Brexit goods law issues in Northern Ireland?
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Sadiq Khan has devised a controversial and divisive plan to extend the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to Outer London. We examine the issues that the expansion could give rise to and evaluate the Mayor’s justifications for widening the zone.
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A year on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, this article examines the UK government's legislative campaign against dirty money; is lawfare really enough?
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The UK Government sparked controversy when it blocked the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill from becoming law. This article provides a summary of the key provisions of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, discusses the reasons why the UK Government blocked the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law, and the impact that this decision will have on relations between England and Scotland.
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Following the resignation of Jacinda Ardern, one of the globe’s most influential figures in recent years, we reflect upon her tenure and look beyond to New Zealand’s uncertain future.
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What is causing the political turmoil in Peru, who are the protesters and what could it mean for the future of Peruvian politics?
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Our Co-Founder met with Government Minister for Women, Maria Caulfield MP on 28 November 2022 at the House of Lords for the Female Founders Report launch where it aims to support women in business.
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