You might have heard someone say something about human rights before, on the news, or when something unjust has happened or even just in passing. In this article Harry Piercy explains what it is all about and why it is important.
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This article looks at what commercial law is, and why it is important to us. It also takes a look into what a commercial lawyer does. Written by Rehan Ashan
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Have you ever wondered what ‘equal pay’ means, who it protects, or how it is linked to the ‘gender pay gap’? This article will answer your questions and explain the law on equal pay. Written by Hebe Robinson
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This article looks at the powers of the police, the rules they must follow and the role that the crown prosecution service plays in criminal law. Written by Jack Preece
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The article explains what European Law is and how Brexit has altered the UK’s relationship with these laws. It also takes a look into other international laws the UK follows. Written by Sachin Varma
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This article focuses on the process of judicial review: what it means, how it works and why it is important in a democratic system. Worth a read before you attend our upcoming panel event! Written by Angus Thomas
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In this article, we look at some of the rules that the court will apply when someone tries to put forward evidence in a trial. This is the second article in our criminal evidence law series, so be sure to check out the first article before reading this one! Written by Veera Poonganesan
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In this article, we are going to be looking at the concept of legal aid, what it is and why it is available to some and not to others. Written by Hannah Gold
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In this article, we take a look at what we mean when we say ‘family law’ and the areas it covers. We also look into the recent law reform that has drastically changed divorce law. Written by Sarah Hayward
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In this article, volunteer, Sachin, takes us through how you can change the laws of England and Wales. Written by Sachin Varma
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If you’re looking for your next read, perhaps Nicoleen’s review of ‘Fake Law’ by the Secret Barrister might help you choose.
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In this article, we are going to be looking at employment law, how it protects you depending on what ‘category’ you come under and what the recent Supreme Court decision means for employment law. Written by Angus Thomas
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Leducate’s justice diaries is an insight into the daily lives of those in the legal profession. This month we were lucky enough to speak with Millicent Grant, an honorary QC and past President of CILEx. See what she had to say here.
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To conclude Justice Week, we hear from crime barrister, Yasmin Omotosho, who writes the second in the series of ‘Cost of Covid’. Yasmin looks into the impact COVID-19 has had on custody time limits.
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In this article, in celebration of Justice Week 2021, solicitor Ruth Budge looks at the ‘cost of covid’ specifically in relation to the field of immigration. This article shows the impact COVID-19 has had on access to justice and highlights a little of what it is like to be an immigration solicitor.
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In this article, we will be looking at what criminal evidence law is and the role it plays in criminal trials. This is a complex topic, so in this article, we will be taking a cursory look into the concept of evidence and the different types of evidence. Written by Veera Poonganesan
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In this article, we look at what the term ‘refugee’ means and how it differs from the asylum seeker. We explore some of the rights and laws surrounding refugees. Written by Ammarah Balouch
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In this article, we look at what medical law is and how it has changed in recent history. We identify the rights that you have when seeking medical help, and the rules that govern health professionals when treating us. Written by Abi Okosi
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Looking for your next read? Look no further, as the Leducate team recommend their favourite legally themed books.
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