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Redefining ownership: How the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill will protect digital assets

When Jay Chou fell victim to a phishing scam in 2022, he lost $560,000 (roughly £445,000) worth of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). As both the popularity and value of digital assets continue to grow, these scams are occurring more frequently, leaving owners more vulnerable than ever.

Date added: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

UK Far Right Protests (2024): A Dangerous Blend of Misinformation, Technology, and Extremism

In August 2024, far-right protests left my city (which has a significant Muslim and immigrant population) frightened. On a day that protesters were rumoured to be taking to the city centre, I found it almost empty, and truly realised the gravity of the situation.

Date added: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Is there really a need for a change in the laws surrounding assisted dying? 

The laws surrounding euthanasia and the rights of those who are terminally ill vary drastically from country to country, with the UK being part of the majority that rules euthanasia to be illegal. However, the MPs backing of the new proposed Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill could revolutionise the UK’s laws around this hotly contested topic.  

Date added: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Promoting Social Justice: It’s not as hard as you think

As a society, we limit ourselves by not being aware of our individual liberties. Being aware of our rights is fundamental for our own protection, but also those we are surrounded with. They enable us to speak up for ourselves, particularly where one faces poor treatment from a public authority. 

Date added: Thursday, April 24, 2025

The Brazilian Amazon Is Our Saviour: We're All in This Together!

Breathe in. Hold. Breathe out. Picture a blue and green disco ball...yes folks, I mean our world! Every breath we take is influenced by the Amazon; called the ‘lungs of the Earth’, the rainforest is crucial in absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen, helping regulate global climate patterns. What if we lost it? Extreme weather could become the norm, biodiversity could plummet, and climate change could accelerate. That’s where we’re heading if Amazonian deforestation continues. Brazil’s environmental laws are full of loopholes, and the Amazon is vulnerable. But we don’t have to sit back and watch it burn. Global actors—like the UK—can take charge, safeguarding the Amazon for generations to come.

Date added: Thursday, May 1, 2025

When Crime Becomes Entertainment: The Menendez Brothers and Media Frenzy

Once upon a time in 1989, Jose and Kitty Menendez were shot and killed in their Beverly Hills home. In 1993 their sons, Erik and Lyle Menendez, confessed to the killings but argued they had acted in self-defence. They were later convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. The crime was shocking, but what followed turned their story into one of the most infamous legal dramas in history. From televised trials in the 1990s to TikTok debates today, the Menendez brothers’ case has been a media spectacle that has shaped public opinion – and possibly justice itself.

Date added: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Home is where the heart heals

Examining the challenges of mental health and homelessness helps us address two related crises that affect some of the most vulnerable members of society. Though both are significant issues on their own, taken together, they create a vicious cycle: mental illness can lead to unstable housing; and homelessness can aggravate mental health. Solutions to break this cycle need our combined attention and effort.

Date added: Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Sometimes one must be content with imperfection: a blog on justice and peace in our modern world

Justice is supposed to be the foundation of peace. But is it really? Looking at the world today, it sometimes feels like justice is just a formality—a system that exists but doesn’t always deliver. If courts and treaties could truly prevent war and conflict, why do we still see violence, occupation, and unresolved disputes?

Date added: Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Fight Isn’t Yours but Ours: The Revenge Porn Helpline’s Combat Strategy

“It’s my body, and it should be my choice, and the fact that it is not my choice is absolutely disgusting. I can’t believe that we even live in that kind of world.”

Date added: Friday, June 27, 2025

Health, financial and end of life matters - Three Peas in a Pod in Estate Planning basics

Date added: Friday, June 27, 2025

When Arbitration Protects Corporations and Domestic Courts Betray Justice, Who Defends Local Communities’ Environmental Rights?

Recently Colombia’s former Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism, Luis Carlos Reyes, pointed out the growing concern about the legitimacy of investment arbitration, stressing that democratic states must have the authority to regulate in the public interest, especially when the practices of multinationals may undermine national policies. This critique raises important questions about power relationships between companies and governments.

Date added: Friday, July 25, 2025