By Fraser Barnstaple Introduction One international access to justice issue relates to the protection of migrant workers. Two key documents which contain important provisions for migrant workers are the Migrant Workers Convention (ICRMW) and Global Compact for Migration (GCM). Migrant workers are, by nature, vulnerable within society. They lack the support, rights and familiarity…
A Step At A Time – with Freedom Legal Clinic
By Ee Vi Lim First Year Law Student, JUSTICE Court Observer Walking down the aisle in a grocery stall, you may see rows and rows of delicacies – but underneath it, there are also rows and rows of price tags. As humans, we appeal to the sense of justice and some of us may often…
Seeing Justice with JUSTICE
By Ee Vi Lim First Year Law Student, JUSTICE Court Observer It is a Friday – like everyone else, I pack up my stuff after lectures, but unlike everyone else, I make my journey to a Magistrates’ Court, ready to start my work as a JUSTICE court observer. On the bus ride there, I…
UCL JLAP Book Drive
By Emilia Kechagia On 30 November 2021, UCL JLAP completed their first book drive of the academic year in association with the International Book Facility. The books are due to be shipped to Sierra Leone. The ILBF provides good quality second hand legal textbooks, donated by the UK legal community, to not-for-profit organisations in need…
JLAP Event: Immigration in the Time of Brexit
On the 23rd of November, UCL JLAP held its first panel event of the year centred on immigration in the time of Brexit. Attended by over 25 participants, it was an engaging discussion that focused on the changes as a result of the immigration policy and the possible ramifications towards the humanitarian rights of asylum…
“What were you wearing?” – How the Criminal Justice System is Failing to Deliver Access to Justice for Women who are Victims of Sexual Assault and Rape
By Sarika Bhatia The European Court of Human Rights recently conducted a study that drew attention to the fact that a very small number of the applications received are filled by women. When analysing this, they pointed out that this reflects the obstacles that women face, including a lack of resources, confidence, awareness, as…
An Introduction to UCL Junior Lawyers Against Poverty
Centred around the common goal to eradicate poverty, Lawyers Against Poverty (LAP) is an established network of lawyers around the world who are dedicated to ameliorating the access to justice in developing countries through improved legal education. As a junior division of LAP, UCL JLAP aspires to channel and nurture advocacy amongst students whilst gathering…
Laws Connections Homelessness Blog (2): A Citizen, Nothing More, Nothing Less? Reflections on the Right to Rights of the Homeless
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 some of the most impressive entries to share with you here. Author: Nikhita Mani A wander through the ‘chartered’ streets of London no doubt acquaints one regularly with familiar requests of…
Laws Connections Blog – Homelessness (1)
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 some of the most impressive entries to share with you here. Author: Danny Hall Having grown up in a small town in rural England, I was rarely exposed to the issue…
A Masterclass in Advocacy with Tribunal Judge Nicholas Easterman
By Nathan Ong Event organised by Iben Vagle On 3 November 2021, the UCL Student Pro Bono Committee hosted Tribunal Judge Nicholas Easterman at Bentham House, where he conducted a bespoke Advocacy Masterclass session for UCL Laws students in attendance. Tribunal Judge Nicholas Easterman is a Diversity and Community Relations Judge (DCRJ) located in the…