Akkarasorn Opilan, Publications Executive of UCL JLAP Despite the current “progressive” epoch that the international community seems to move towards, many violations of human rights law in current protesting countries are being downplayed by international countries, highlighting the weak rule of law being enforced both on a national and an international level when it comes…
Human Rights Panel
Featuring representatives from distinguished human rights law firms, UCL SPBC drew the first academic term to an end with the impactful Human Rights Panel. The panel event was held on 14 December 2022 in a hybrid format at Denys Holland Lecture Theatre. The speakers were Eva Roszykiewicz and Erica San from Bhatt Murphy, Gimhani Eriyagolla…
The Rule of Law in Hungary and The Rise of “Soft Authoritarianism”
Marcell Balogh, Publications Executive of UCL JLAP The European Union often asserts itself as the leader of a global system for human rights and the rule of law. As one of the largest donors of humanitarian aid and one of the most democratic regions in the world, this view is perhaps justified at first glance….
[SPBC x UCL Law Society] Karaoke Fundraiser
On 17 November 2022, UCL SPBC collaborated with the UCL Law Society to organise a karaoke fundraiser at the Richard Mully’s Basement Bar. The event was open to all students, and those who wished to contribute were encouraged to purchase the tickets priced at £5 each. The aim of the event was to raise funds for…
Border Out of Control: The UK’s Politicization of the Immigration Crisis
Auhona Majumdar, Publications Executive of UCL JLAP From Parliament down to the people, the topic of immigration and the protection of borders has remained firmly as a zeitgeist of the past decade. The ramifications of global economic instability post-2008 and the Eurozone Crisis have become firm markers of the waves of intra-European immigration. Immigration is…
Homelessness and the Law
As part of the Laws Connections Homelessness Case Study, first year students were asked to write a blog post reflecting on their experiences. We selected two of the most impressive entries to share with you here. Author: Oyinda Fashanu I chose the topic ‘homelessness’ as my first choice because of my personal experience with it….
Barriers to Accessing Justice
As part of the Laws Connections Homelessness Case Study, first year students were asked to write a blog post reflecting on their experiences. We selected two of the most impressive entries to share with you here. Author: Rubika Ramachandran Throughout the homelessness case study, it was not all that shocking to learn how the welfare…
National Pro Bono Week (7th – 11th November 2022)
5 great reasons to do pro bono Learn new legal skills Exposure to clients from various backgrounds can help you pick up people skills. You will learn how to handle emotional and vulnerable clients, which are valuable in the client-facing profession. The compassion that stems from the humanity viewpoint will bring about holistic development to…
Freshers’ Week Pro Bono Fair (Wednesday 28th September, 1600-1900)
On the 28th of September 2022, the Centre for Access to Justice Student Pro Bono Committee (SPBC) and the UCL Law Society co-hosted a pro bono fair at the central hub of Bentham House. The objectives of the event were to introduce the internal and external pro bono opportunities to the freshers, and to engage…
The Criminal Justice System Lottery: A Solution
By Fraser Barnstaple Jeremy Bentham commented in the 19th century that when the cost of litigation is too great, entry to the system becomes a lottery to which only those with a golden ticket (money) can gain access. Unfortunately, the current state of the Criminal Justice System (CJS) means this rings true today, which…