Blog

This blog by Dr. Juan-Pablo Perez-Leon-Acevedo, focuses on some general considerations about the extent to which victim participation in contemporary English criminal law is present in pre-trial stages: investigation and decisions to prosecute.

A blog post by Caelan Grant, a first-year Criminology & Law student discussing how the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 marks an important turning point in how the UK approaches data regulation.

In this blog, Suzanne Burnett recounts her progression from claims management professional to OU Law student, exploring the valuable experiences and lessons that shaped her journey.

Dirce Da Costa Tilman left her home in Timor-Leste in 2017 feeling hopeless about continuing her studies. Over time she realised that education was the key to finding her voice. Now studying law at The Open University she is being challenged intellectually and personally and this has reshaped her understanding of justice, and strengthened her commitment to helping vulnerable people in her home country.

In this blog by first year law student Hayley Tilbey, she shares her experience as a carer while studying for an Open University Law degree.

A blog post by law student Adriana Peric exploring the numerous legal challenges surrounding cryptocurrencies. It argues that the law must stay aligned and adapt to emerging technologies and the complex landscape of digital assets.

Chickengate arose during a routine Secret Santa exchange for OU law student Carla Berryman. This blog examines the evidence, the arguments, and the humorous “trial” that ensued, framing the event as a cautionary tale of what happens when holiday traditions collide with unexpected livestock. Was it a harmless prank or an act of fowl misconduct? The jury is still out.

How buying goods from online retailers based in China means giving away far more than you bargained for. A blog post by OU law student Michael Anwyll.

How far should the law go in giving people a second chance? A blog post by OU Law student Talon Newton.