By Sabina Jones The distinction between sex and gender has emerged as a contemporary issue within UK law, evolving through attempts to balance the biological understanding of sex with recognition of legal gender identity. The For Women Scotland judgments clarify the statutory definition of a woman under the Equality Act 2010 (EA 2010), with the most recent ruling creating significant implications for the protection and recognition of transgender rights. Context For Women Sc

By Shun Tan Abstract The legal systems of England and Wales and Malaysia exhibit significant differences, shaped by their historical, cultural and constitutional foundations. While both jurisdictions share a common law heritage, Malaysia’s legal system integrates additional frameworks, including Islamic and customary laws. This article critically compares and evaluates these systems by examining their sources of law and the role of judicial precedent. It argues that while Mal

By Akbar Sapie Abstract Britain has a long history of regulating male sexual conduct. Death sentences were a punishment for sodomy in...

By Gurvinderjit Kaur Background The UK Government has produced statistics that show a 60% increase in the number of illegal migrants...

By Jessica Wilkinson In discussions about representation in the UK criminal justice system, our focus often turns to those holding...

By Chloe Lewis Burke v Turning Point [2021] Mr Burke was employed by Turning Point Scotland, a charity that helps people in need,...

By Aaron Tan The Story so Far The case of Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX has been making headlines recently as the former crypto billionaire...

By Gurvinderjit Saranjit Singh The recent Canadian case of South West Terminal Ltd v Achter Land & Cattle Ltd [2023] SKBB 116 raised the...

By Akshata Jena On 21 August 2023, the Manchester Crown Court sentenced Lucy Letby, a neo-natal nurse, to life in prison for murdering...