People often claim that they have the right to dress as they like - i.e. they have a right to freedom of expression. However, isn't it the case that people face social pressures that influence their dress? For example,   more »

You should conduct research before the moots (I want to see your notes).

Monday 19th October ... Britain should withdraw from the EU - Discuss.
Monday 2nd November ... Fireworks are dangerous and should be banned. Discuss.
Monday 9th November ... Pigeons are rats with wings. Discuss.
Monday 16th November ... Homework should be voluntary. Discuss.
Monday 23rd November ... January examinations should be held in June. Discuss.

Sir David Pepper, former GCHQ Spy Chief, argues that: "All internet and phone traffic should be recorded to help the fight against terrorism". Listen/watch his presentation   more »

This interesting news story, concerning an atheist who wishes to denounce his baptism, raises a freedom, ethical, and moral dilemma. Is the best place for a debaptism certificate in the loo?    more »

It is a fact that students with a 'smart casual' dress code come across as being more committed students. It is also the case that people working in the legal profession (and also aspiring to be a politician) need to display a suitable dress attire in a workplace environment.

Strode's College is an education, and therefore workplace, environment. Consequently, I expect   more »

A Brazilian Roman Catholic Archbishop, involved in the excommunication of a child's mother and doctors who aided a 9 year old girl to have an abortion, has argued that: "the law of God is above any human law".

Do you agree with the Archbishop? Is the law of God above any human law? See attached article.   more »

The Terrorism Act 2008 has created a new offence where it is an offence to take an identifable photograph of a police officer in a public place...

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It seems that they have a kissing ban at Warrington Railway Station, with reports of the consideration of kissing bans in Singapore, Mexico, and Moscow. Should we have a kissing ban in Strode's College (give your comments) ...   more »

It has been argued (listen to the Forum) that the rest of the world should be the 51st state of America. The idea being that the President is so powerful he leads the world - thus, in a democracy, every citizen in the world should be able to vote in the US election.   more »

Someone just brought this to my attention:

"Owners of capital will stimulate the working class to buy more and more... expensive ...   more »

The Court of Appeal - in the case of Saw & Others v R EWCA Crim 1[2009] - has issued new guidance on the sentencing of burglars.   more »

I am Winston. Am I ugly or beautiful? It seems that the Kennel Club want to put me on a diet and change my looks. Save the English Bulldog is my view. They are denying me my right to freedom of expression! Give your comments ...   more »

 This LawsBlog is my personal copyright. It is produced in an entirely personal capacity and paid for personally.  Accordingly, I decide what content appears on this website. If you post something I do not like, I will remove it.   more »

Pope Benedict says that saving humanity from homosexual or transsexual behavior is as important as protecting the environment.

These comments were described by the UK Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM) as being "irresponsible and unacceptable". Indeed, LGCM head, Rev Sharon Ferguson, also said that the Pope's remarks justified "gay bashing" and bullying. Do you agree with the Pope? Will encouraging hetrosexual behaviour help save humanity? See BBC News article ...

How do you tackle piracy? Read this article and give your views.   more »

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Uncertain times for the US religious right?

Seems to me that there have been a number of stupid comments by a few silly minded students (some of these comments have been quickly deleted by the filtering process). This raises the question - "Should anonymous comments be banned in the Lawsblog?"   more »

It seems that intelligent men have better sperm (see story). So guys, the best way to impress the ladies is to get stuck into revision and obtain good examination grades.

All the more reason to ditch the girlfriend/boyfriend until after the examination.   more »

Many AS Law students will recall the argument about the way that the government used a statutory instrument to bring in laws that provide powers for the police to collect DNA. Under present laws, the DNA profiles of everyone arrested for a recordable offence in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, are kept on the database regardless of whether they are charged or convicted. This applying whether the accused is  adult or child/teenager.

Seventeen judges in The European Court of Human Rights have unanimously ruled that such government action is a breach of human rights. This decision will now force the government to review its law. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7764069.stm   more »

It has been claimed that a senior Conservative MP has been arrested for "doing his job".   more »

It seems that out of court punishments account for more than half of all offences. Does this provide justice or a licence to collect money? See http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article5246255.ece    more »

David Blunkett, former Home Secretary, has called for a form of mass volunteering in which everyone between the age of 16-25 years of age is expected to do between 6 months and 9 months of 'intensive' voluntary work. In other words, they should become 'active citizens'.

Do you agree with this idea? Read the BBC News article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7751832.stm    more »

  An advertisement displayed in College (on the TV's) invites girls to join a 'Self defence and Martial Arts Group'. Why is it that men/boys are being excluded ...   more »