In this Dissertation, Christos Georgiou considers the benefits and complexities of International Commercial Arbitration, questioning whether the ‘seat’ theory still takes precedence over the ‘delocalisation’ theory in arbitral disputes.
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Does Brexit illustrate the case for a written, codified Constitution?
THIS IS AN ESSAY BY NAZ KHAN WHICH WON THE 2019 LECHMERE PRIZE, DISCUSSING WHETHER THE LEGAL UNCERTAINTY CAUSED BY TRIGGERING ARTICLE 50 JUSTIFIES UNDERMINING PARLIAMENTARY SOVEREIGNTY IN FAVOUR OF A CODIFIED CONSTITUTION.
The UK Housing Crisis
This dissertation by Lily Church analyses the past and present housing legislation through a methodological socio-legal approach, focusing specifically on the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Effectiveness of Article 14 ECHR in the Protection of Sexual Minorities
This dissertation is by Raphael Chinwuko discussing the interpretation and application of Article 14 ECHR in the protection of sexual minorities from discrimination.
Shareholder Primacy Over Planetary Security
This is a dissertation by Katrina Muscat which investigates how the Companies Act 2006 fails to bring about corporate action in the face of climate change.
A Call for a Comprehensive Review of the Prevent Duty in British Universities
This dissertation by Joel Platt analyses the operation of the UK’s ‘Prevent’ strategy within Universities and its implications for freedom of expression and democracy.
Homemaking, Vulnerability and the Valuing of Domestic Contributions upon Divorce
This dissertation by Alina Liew considers the discretionary approach English law takes to the division of assets upon divorce and whether this leaves the ‘everyday’ homemaker under-protected in cases of marriage termination.
An Analysis of a Child's Capacity to Consent to Medical Treatment
This is a dissertation by Eadaoin Macrandal analysing the law of consent concerning medical treatment for children and advocating for a retreat from the paternalistic approach of the law toward consent post-Gillick.
The Propertization of Personal Data
In this dissertation, Tanvi Pahwa discusses whether the propertization of personal data represents a viable solution to the topical issue of data protection.
Image-Based Sexual Abuse
This is a dissertation by Mia Purdy which examines the societal framework surrounding revenge porn and upskirting, arguing that English legislation provides ineffective protection against such crimes.
Cannabis Prohibition: Race, Equality and Reform
This is a dissertation by Ryan Robinson Perinchief exploring ‘democratic equality theory and the disproportionate impact of cannabis law & policy on black and minority ethnic groups.’