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Welcome to our blog, providing a platform to showcase the wide variety of research, knowledge exchange and teaching activities that contribute to the life of the OU Law School.

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Please note that views expressed in these blog posts are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the OU Law School. 


Human rights in a digital age: Where is the law heading?

Law student Rhiannon Maher explores how the digital age affects human rights law, and how this might change in the next 25 years.

15th November 2023

Legal Frontiers: Envisioning law and technology in 2048 (title courtesy of ChatGPT)

Francine Ryan, Senior Lecturer in Law and Director of the Open Justice Centre, pens the next blog post in our 25th anniversary series.

14th November 2023

Where do you see the law in 25 years: Space Law

The next blog in our anniversary series is from LLB student Elizabeth Downie and focuses on space law.

14th November 2023

Where do you see the law in 25 years’ time?

As part of our 25th anniversary reflections, we asked our Law School students and staff 'Where do you see the law in 25 years?'. The first post in this series is from Liz Hardie, senior lecturer in Law.

13th November 2023
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Transparency: A Unicorn in Public Procurement

When campaigning for public office, politicians are usually knowledgeable of how to promote transparency and promise its observation when elected. However, this competency regarding the observation of transparency is frequently reduced to ineptitude when elected. This metamorphosis may suggest that transparency is akin to a mythical creature like a unicorn.

6th November 2023

Being a Law student living in Northern Ireland

Rachel Lafferty's blog post talking about her understanding of how the Nothern Ireland Executive works... or doesn't? 

26th October 2023

The Red Flag Act

A blog post by Emilio Kyprianou - In the realm of legal history, the story of the 19th-century ‘Red Flag Act’ holds profound lessons for the ever-evolving intersection of law and technology.

2nd October 2023

Why collaborate?

Dr Sam Woods-Peel's reflects on a very worthwhile experience that taught her a lot about how to collaborate with others.

7th September 2023

Designing the Virtual Courtroom website

A blog post by Teah Zdanowicz  discussing the aims of the virtual courtroom, which enables students to experience a modern courtroom within a online learning space.

7th September 2023

Is Rwanda Safe?

This blog by Law lecturer Kate Ritchie explores this key question that the Court of Appeal had to determine in AAA and Others v The Secretary of State for the Home Department.

11th August 2023