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Law student Tamara Reilly contemplates the fate of the criminal justice system in 25 years' time.
Law student Rhiannon Maher explores how the digital age affects human rights law, and how this might change in the next 25 years.
Francine Ryan, Senior Lecturer in Law and Director of the Open Justice Centre, pens the next blog post in our 25th anniversary series.
The next blog in our anniversary series is from LLB student Elizabeth Downie and focuses on space law.
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.
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.
Rachel Lafferty's blog post talking about her understanding of how the Nothern Ireland Executive works... or doesn't?
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.
Dr Sam Woods-Peel's reflects on a very worthwhile experience that taught her a lot about how to collaborate with others.
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.