In this essay, Rahul Wijewardane explores the rising prominence of the climate change objectives and the green agenda that has given new impetus for re-examining the balance struck between investor’s interests and the regulatory right of states. This dissertation undertakes a case-study of the current balance between investor interest and state regulatory freedom in investment protective standards.
In this essay, Lucy Heenan considers Article 9 jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights. This dissertation argues that the European Court of Human Rights has selectively protected religious identity in Europe. It analyses how the Court has exercised differential treatment of the protection of the Muslim veil and the display and wearing of Christian symbols in the case law.
In her dissertation, Joy Wee analyses rape law reform through the lens of a feminist perspective. Acknowledging that the reasons why and proposals for how to reform rape law is subject to much disagreement, she focuses on and critiques the contributions made by Catharine A. MacKinnon.
In her dissertation, Danielle Mitchell analyses disability-selective abortions and their potential effects for discrimination. Concluding that they are discriminator, Mitchell proposes potential reforms.
In this essay, Alice Williams has sought to highlight how Angela Harris’ rejection of essentialism is based upon an assumption that essentialism may only manifest itself in one format. Harris fails to recognise that soft essentialism exists, despite the similarities it has with her own theory of multiple consciousness.
Oskar Polanski hopes to highlight with his dissertation why judicial enforcement of rights may be normatively preferable, despite approaches to judicial review varying between polities.
In this Dissertation, Lucy Flower concludes that current marriage law is in desperate need of reform and restructuring, along a privatised line, with simplified formalities, aiming to creating one uniform marriage law for civil and non-Anglican marriages.
In this Dissertation, Sophia Gonella critically evaluates the law governing spousal maintenance awards on divorce.
In this Dissertation, Celine D. Kart assesses the inadequacies of Child Law and the incompatibility of the English and Welsh position of the child in court with international human rights obligations, using Re W [2011] as its focus.
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.
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.
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.
This dissertation is by Raphael Chinwuko discussing the interpretation and application of Article 14 ECHR in the protection of sexual minorities from discrimination.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this dissertation, Tanvi Pahwa discusses whether the propertization of personal data represents a viable solution to the topical issue of data protection.
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.
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.’
