Matthew Parish 15/03/2023 Matthew Parish 15/03/2023

Selectivity and the ‘Brick-by-Brick Defence’: A History-Based Critique of the Proposed Special Tribunal for Ukraine

With the war in Ukraine entering its second year, some have proposed the creation of an international criminal ‘Special Tribunal’ to prosecute Russian aggression. This blog post argues that an alternative method of legal accountability must be sought, as the creation of a Special Tribunal would be unjustifiably ‘selective’ and inexcusably in violation of the rule of law.

Mikayla Darbasie 24/02/2023 Mikayla Darbasie 24/02/2023

The WTO Agreement on Fisheries : Is it fin-ally O-fish-ial?

After two long decades, the Member States of the WTO have finally concluded the “Agreement on Fisheries”. This article by Mikayla Darbasie details what this Agreement en-tales and whether it will be as impactful as hoped.

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Juvita Luzar 20/02/2023 Juvita Luzar 20/02/2023

Striking in the 21st century: A UK case study

In light of the recent strikes in different sectors of the economy, this article written by Juvita Luzar examines the concept and the law of industrial action, along with the impacts of it in today's modern society.

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Mikayla Darbasie 13/02/2023 Mikayla Darbasie 13/02/2023

COP27: Explained

From heatwaves to hurricanes, climate change’s rapidly-occurring negative effects are becoming increasingly dangerous for us and our planet. This article by Mikayla Darbasie examines the mechanism of ‘COP27’ that creates a forum for States to discuss and implement the necessary steps to introduce meaningful change and alleviate the harmful effects of climate change.

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Niamh Jennings 06/02/2023 Niamh Jennings 06/02/2023

The UK-Rwanda Asylum Partnership: “world-leading” or “shamefully cruel”

The UK professes to be a country that supports vulnerable asylum seekers, yet the Home Office’s latest policy aimed at tackling illegal migration has sparked heavy criticism for doing the opposite. The article written by Niamh Jennings examines the legality and morality of the UK-Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership to assess whether the UK is breaching its obligations under the 1951 Refugee Convention.

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Melis Ekren 03/02/2023 Melis Ekren 03/02/2023

Pre-election paranoia in Turkey, or a real threat for the first time since 2003?

As the Turkish general elections come closer, there is a sense of paranoia felt on both sides of the political spectrum. Melis Ekren offers an insight into the current affairs of Turkey vis-à-vis the upcoming elections, and discusses the reasons for which Erdogan’s reign might be coming to an end.

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