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Dr Jepson:  Head of the Department of Laws, and AQA Baccalaureate & EPQ Coordinator. iMindMap Licensed Instructor |
Wednesday, January 25
Distortion of human rights ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 25 Jan 2012 23:10 GMT
David Cameron claims that the concept of human rights was being distorted or even discredited by controversial decisions in Europe. Do you agree with his view? Or, is he 'peddling myths'?
A record £1trillion pound debt ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 25 Jan 2012 10:34 GMT
It was announced yesterday that official figures show that the UK owes an amazing record £1 trillion pound in debt (over £40,000 for every citizen). This compares with £883bn a year ago. This situation arises despite the promise of government that it would reduce the deficit by £167 billion. This government has been in power since May 2010. Despite frozen pay, massive cuts in budgets and services, it seems that the countries finances are getting worse. There remains concern that we are walking into a double dip recession, with many people blaming the government for failing to have a policy that facilitates growth of jobs etc. Does all this mean that the government have failed to manage the economy? Or, is there still hope, or expectation, that matters can and will improve over the next year? Comments welcome.
Warning for Criminal Law students
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 25 Jan 2012 07:17 GMT
 You have less than a week to your Criminal Law exam. I have heard a few students say that they may selectively revise. Be warned, you cannot selectively revise for the Criminal Law examination because many problem questions cover a number of subjects areas - e.g. murder, manslaughter, causation and possible defences of duress, intoxication, insanity etc. The less revision you do - the lower the grade. The more revision you do - the higher the grade. Every minute of revision counts.
Monday, January 23
Parents consultation evening with Dr Jepson on the 26th January 2012
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 23 Jan 2012 22:40 GMT
Dr Jepson, The following appointment times - to see Dr Jepson - are available for Thursday 26th January 2012. Please see me/email me pjepson@strodes.ac.uk for an appointment. more »
Sent to jail for using the internet
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 23 Jan 2012 15:36 GMT
 This news story of a juror (and former psychology University Lecturer) being sent to jail for using the internet, to research the past of a defendant, makes interesting reading. It is a lesson for us all. Listen to what a judge directs and make sure that you do not act in contempt of court.
Sunday, January 22
AS Law Presentation Awards
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 22 Jan 2012 13:42 GMT
 All AS Law students are required to undertake this work for the first AS Law lesson after Easter. There can be no extension of time - you must take this completed PowerPoint work to the very first AS Law lesson after Easter. See http://www.peterjepson.com/law/AS%20%20Law%20Presentation%20Awards.htm for details.You need to start early - this is a challenging and difficult exercise. Wednesday, January 18
Loss of Control and 'sexual infidelity' ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 18 Jan 2012 20:05 GMT
Ian Yule has kindly sent me a summary of the case of R v Clinton. This murder case involves the partial defence of a 'Loss of Control' in circumstances related to 'sexual infidelity'. This case summary makes interesting reading, and could be useful for revision for the G153 Criminal Law examination paper. Please see attached case note.  1 Attachments
Re-sitting exams if you messed up ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 18 Jan 2012 11:13 GMT
Please be advised that you must start attending sessions NOW. Tuesday, January 17
Working outside of class ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 17 Jan 2012 07:19 GMT
Indeed, I have asked Laws staff to be ruthless with students who fail to do work outside of class. more » Sunday, January 15
Hooray - A-Levels are to become "tougher".
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 15 Jan 2012 19:24 GMT
 Mr Gove, The Education Minister, insists that A-Levels are to get "tougher". He also asserts "if that means fewer passes, then that's something we'll have to accept". We should welcome this news. more »
Is the LawsBlog going to close down?
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 15 Jan 2012 08:33 GMT
 I have been asked recently - Is the LawsBlog going to close down? The answer is that its subject material is indirectly linked to that of the Department of Laws. So, yes, it looks set to close in the summer. However, there is also a possibility that it could evolve into a different format.Wednesday, January 11
An historic victory in two American States... updated
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W. Attewell
on Wed 11 Jan 2012 10:26 GMT
What is happening in the Republican Primaries?
An historic victory in two States: Mitt Romney could be the next challenger for Obama. Despite such, there are problems within the Republican camp. more »
Tuesday, January 10
The Department of Laws to be disbanded
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 10 Jan 2012 07:44 GMT
Monday, January 9
Art and the Law
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 09 Jan 2012 09:48 GMT
 Nelson Mandela, par Cassou French artist Cassou specialises in art associated with law. Please visit her website. Sunday, January 8
Criminal Law students - appropriation in Theft
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 08 Jan 2012 09:25 GMT
 The attached article, produced by Hart Publishing, raises an interesting argument that it is clear, from the Parliamentary and drafting history, that Parliament intended theft 'appropriation' to be a conversion, i.e. an unauthorised or usurpatory assumption of the owners rights. In the attached article, it is claimed that the case of Hinks takes an inconsistent view to this. Do you agree? 1 AttachmentsSaturday, January 7
Work sharing - a solution for the jobs crisis?
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 07 Jan 2012 18:59 GMT
Labour calls for a 'more responsible and better capitalism'.
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 07 Jan 2012 18:42 GMT
 Chuka Umanna, Labour Party Business Secretary, has called for a 'more responsible and better capitalism.'Keir Hardy was the first advocate of Socialism in the House of Commons and the first leader of an independent Labour group in that assembly. Do you think he would be happy with the Labour Party's current approach to politics? What would he think of Labour calls for a "more responsible and better capitalism"? Do you agree with Alasdair Thompson when he argues that 'Labour has been, and always will be, a party of capitalism and the establishment'? Thursday, January 5
A topic for debate ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 05 Jan 2012 18:16 GMT
AS Law and AS Citizenship Parents Consultation Evening 19th January 2012
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 05 Jan 2012 16:27 GMT
Mr Bunce
Please email/see dbunce@strodes.ac.uk for an appointment on those days. See appointment times below. more »
AS Politics Parents Consultation evening on Thursday 19th January 2012.
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 05 Jan 2012 16:27 GMT
Ms Attewell Please email/see wattewell@strodes.ac.uk for an appointment on the 19th January. See appointment times below Tuesday, January 3
Thank you to the Lawrences
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 03 Jan 2012 18:28 GMT
 Duwayne Brooks, who was with Stephen Lawrence when he was murdered in 1993, has today remarked "Some justice at last". more »
Project advice ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 03 Jan 2012 11:43 GMT
 "If a project is worth doing - it should challenge and frighten you."Monday, January 2
Does boycotting lectures make sense?
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 02 Jan 2012 22:57 GMT
 An interesting article exists - on a 'Student Rights' website - concerned with reports of students boycotting University lectures on evolution because they clash with their religious beliefs. more »
Friday, December 30
Reform of the House of Lords could lead to gridlock ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 30 Dec 2011 21:05 GMT
 It seems that Constitutional expert Vernon Bogdanor believes that planned reforms to the House of Lords could lead to gridlock between the Commons and the Lords unless there are some constitutional safeguards. more » Thursday, December 22
Student jailed for telling a sickness lie ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 22 Dec 2011 14:07 GMT
 This news story concerning a student on jury service, who had lied to court officials about being ill so that he could go to watch a musical in London, makes interesting reading. For his lie about being ill, the student was given 14 days in prison for contempt of court. If I had been the judge, I would also have given the student some 'additional work' to do while in prison.
Visit this LawsBlog Daily ... Check your eMail Daily
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 22 Dec 2011 11:49 GMT
 It has been alleged that the examination boards compete with each other for customers by dumbing down the exams. This means that Examination Board 'A' will compete for customers with Examination Board 'B', by making it easier for students to pass the examination. One solution to this problem, being considered by the Education Minister Michael Gove, is to have just one examination board. more »
Three ideas for economic democracy
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 22 Dec 2011 11:47 GMT
 The chaos evident within the EU, US, and UK, economies has resulted in cries for there to be greater democratic control of the economy. Read this article, by Peter Tatchell, in which he outlines 'Three Ideas for Economic Democracy and Economic Success'. Do you agree with him?
The UK is a Christian country ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 22 Dec 2011 11:17 GMT
 Prime Minister David Cameron has said that "the UK is a Christian country and we should not be afraid to say so". Defending the role of religion in politics, the PM said it was wrong to suggest that standing up for Christianity was "somehow doing down other faiths". See this BBC linked news story with views on Cameron's comments on Christianity. For example ...Bob: "As an atheist I was initially enraged my Cameron's comments, but upon closer inspection I have to agree with him."
Also, "It's very seldom I get excited by what our Prime Minister has
to say and this is one of those times. As Muslims we also believe in the
Bible." Saturday, December 17
Should Cabinet minutes be kept secret?
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 17 Dec 2011 15:06 GMT
 Does he have a point? Should a Minister be free to express his views without fear of somebody finding out about government disagreements? Post your comments ... Wednesday, December 14
'Love Laws' award ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 14 Dec 2011 20:55 GMT
 Well done to Omega Love-Bhabuta on winning this weeks 'Love Laws' award for her AS Law essay on Consent to Non-Fatal Offences. I wish her success in the Laws Essay Competition.Reading past shortlisted essays is a great way to revise. Tuesday, December 13
Please sign this e-Petition ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 13 Dec 2011 12:54 GMT
 Debbie King, from Disability Politics UK, asks that you sign the e-petition which calls for MP's to serve on a job share basis. Please visit http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/17076 and sign. Could you also use Twitter and Facebook to urge others to sign?Sunday, December 11
The EU veto: 'A catastrophically bad move'.
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 11 Dec 2011 19:01 GMT
 It is clear that big business is deeply troubled by Cameron's veto at the EU Summit. Indeed, former Liberal Democrat Leader Lord Ashdown has described the veto has being a 'catastrophically bad move'. What must be especially worrying is the uncertainty such a veto may have upon the UK economy. We have been told, over and over again, that we need economic growth. How, given this new Tory led confusion over Europe, will business be able to commit to growth - given that our future business relations with the 26 other EU countries are confined to working independently of the UK? more »
Friday, December 9
Thursday's support sessions ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 09 Dec 2011 10:52 GMT
Thursday, December 8
Warning for second year students re-sitting AS Laws units ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 08 Dec 2011 21:00 GMT
You MUST pass the Mock exams being taken by AS Laws students to re-sit the mock exam (these exams are being taken over the next few days). I will not let students re-sit exams if they show that they are not capable of passing. All A2 students have been advised to attend the AS Laws classes if they are re-sitting G151 or GOVP1.
Are you ashamed or proud of your work?
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 08 Dec 2011 08:06 GMT
Your work must show professionalism. Wednesday, December 7
Instructions for ALL Laws Students ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 07 Dec 2011 18:37 GMT
 Read the 'Laws Student Handbook' .... 1. Staff Absence (page 7). If your teacher is unexpectedly absent from college, every effort will be made to deliver an appropriate lesson. You MUST attend all the classes. A member of staff will record your attendance and pass on the details of the work that has been set by your teacher. You MUST stay in the classroom for the duration of the lesson (to do otherwise can result in you facing disciplinary action. Please note that only a member of academic staff can excuse you from this requirement). Monday, December 5
A message from Charlotte Wallace at Roehampton University ..
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 05 Dec 2011 18:45 GMT
 Dear Dr Jepson, I just wanted to email you to let you know how University is going and to thank you and the rest of the Laws Department for their help and support during my AS/A2 studies. Without all of the initial essay writing during these two years that we went through I do not believe that I would be doing as well as I am at Uni so far. more »
Lord Haskel visits Strode's College.
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 05 Dec 2011 09:37 GMT
 Lord Haskel commenced his talk, before over 150 Laws students, with a reminder to students of the scale of representation within the House Of Lords (HOL). He asserted that members come from ‘different walks of life’ more »
Saturday, December 3
Visit this LawsBlog Daily ... Check your eMail Daily
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 03 Dec 2011 22:37 GMT
 Football 1-0 Exams Research shows that many students struggle to do well in examinations while football tournaments are taking place. more »
Friday, December 2
Mooting successes
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 02 Dec 2011 12:38 GMT
It seems that a number of our former students have gone on to establish Mooting success. For example, Sarina Worley, who was a finalist our 2008 Meeting Competition, has reached the Final of the Cardiff University Mooting Competition and has recently been elected as 'Mistress of the Moot' at Cardiff University. more »
A message from Simon Davidian - now at RHUL reading Politics
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 02 Dec 2011 12:28 GMT
 Dear Dr Jepson,Simon Davidian here from last year.. just dropping you a quick email update you on how I'm doing this year and to also shed some light for any budding students you may have that are looking to go further into politics after Strode's. more » Thursday, December 1
Logging into the LawsBlog
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 01 Dec 2011 18:54 GMT
It seems that a few students may still be having problems logging into the LawsBlog 'Laws Lesson Materials'. If you are one of these students please contact Dr Jepson and ask for a free £5 LawsBlog voucher. Monday, November 28
A debate about religion?
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 28 Nov 2011 21:16 GMT
 The Laws Department and the College Chaplin were hosts of this debate. The question posed was certainly something to deliberate: Do all religions lead to oppression, injustice and violence? more »
Cain et al and the Race for The White House.
by
W. Attewell
on Mon 28 Nov 2011 20:55 GMT
A2 Politics
Amid allegations of sexual harassment, the Memphis born Republican has proved to be worthy of his party's nominations, despite never holding office. However, will he fall at the last hurdle or rise above the hawkish politics? more » Sunday, November 27
LSB - AS/A2 Citizenship Questionnaire Feedback
by
Mr Duncan Bunce
on Sun 27 Nov 2011 13:58 GMT
Friday, November 25
A Lib-Lab coalition
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 25 Nov 2011 21:53 GMT
It seems that the Labour Party are to establish budgetary power in Government in the Welsh Assembly as a result of a form of Liberal Democrat and Labour Party coalition. One wonders if this could be the outcome after the next Westminster elections. more »
Debating ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 25 Nov 2011 11:40 GMT
 The forthcoming Debate will be: Should teachers go on strike?
'Revision Packs' for sale ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 25 Nov 2011 08:16 GMT
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I have made a New Year Resolution and that is that ALL Law, Citizenship, and Politics, students MUST do the necessary read and precis work before lessons and they must also undertake all of the required homework.
Plans for managing the cuts within the College include proposals to disband the Department of Laws. This news comes in a paper published today - which is out for consultation (comments to 
This article from 
will be covering the first AS Law and AS Citizenship parents consultation evening on Thursday 19th January 2012 in TRA-14. 
will be covering the AS Politics parents consultation evening on Thursday 19th January 2012 in TRA-14.
The following students need to attend one of the two support sessions on a Thursday in TRA-14 (at either 12 noon or 4.15pm). These sessions are designed to help students improve their grade: 
When you submit homework in future it MUST be in a plastic wallet and essay/self-assesment sheet neatly stapled together - with you full name, class etc evident. If it is not, I am asking Laws Teachers to reduce the grade by up to 2 (C instead of an A etc). 
There are 'Revision Packs' available for AS/A2 Law and AS/A2 Politics. These 'Revision Packs' are available in return for a donation of £3 towards the printing cost
