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Protests as the Article 50 bill makes its way through parliament. Andy Rain/EPA

Home Office rule change adds to febrile atmosphere for EU nationals in Britain

The House of Lords may have backed an amendment to protect the rights of EU nationals after Brexit, but the level of fear among nationals of other EU countries about their future has hit new highs.

8th March 2017
Confused: Dylan Hartley discusses the rules of rucking with referee Romain Poite. Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

England Rugby’s ‘ruckgate’: when playing by the rules is seen as unfair

The Six Nations match between England and Italy at Twickenham on February 26 created quite a stir. Not so much for the quality of the rugby, but for a tactic adopted by the Italian team which appeared to catch England completely off guard for the best part of the first half.

1st March 2017
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Four ways Britain could guarantee the right to remain for EU citizens after Brexit

During the second reading of the bill that will give the government the go-ahead to trigger Britain’s exit from the European Union, MPs had a chance to safeguard the rights of EU citizens after Brexit.

10th February 2017
Mooting winners Open University students Abigail Scott and Peter Savory

Mooting success for Open University Law students

The second annual The Times 2TG Moot competition took place last month. Open University Law School students Abigail Scott and Peter Savory won the competition and were presented with a trophy by Lord Thomas, the lord chief justice, at Middle Temple Hall in London.

9th February 2017

Prize-winning postgraduate students on Law modules - 2016

I have enjoyed the intellectual challenge of the LLM and would have no hesitation in recommending it to others.

19th January 2017
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Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December. The honour the day, The Open University has produced a series of videos with Open University Law School academics exploring various aspects of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.

13th December 2016
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Tributes to Professor Gary Slapper

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the untimely death of Professor Gary Slapper. Gary was Professor of Law, and the first Head of the Law School at The Open University until 2011.

8th December 2016
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Why EU nationals in Britain are hurrying to get one piece of paper

Britain’s vote to leave the European Union has left many EU citizens currently living in the UK with a question mark over their future. Some believe that paperwork will help secure their fate – and are rushing to prove that they have a permanent right to stay in the UK.

13th September 2016
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18 year old completes OU law degree

At just 18 years old Zahra Alidina has completed her law degree with The Open University making her the youngest person ever to do so.

26th August 2016
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Hope for UK nationals living abroad after Brexit

Britain’s decision to leave the EU has left many of its citizens wondering what their future holds. The situation is particularly worrying for the thousands of British citizens living abroad.

27th July 2016

Law in Motion: 50 Years of Legal Change

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This book is a celebration of 50 Years of The Open University written by members of the Law School.

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