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The Mental Capacity Act 2005: Protecting Choice and Vulnerability
Every day, people make decisions about their medical treatment, finances and living arrangements. But what happens when a person cannot...
Annabel Hampsheir
Oct 112 min read


Memes & Defamation: The Danger of the New Age
Memes are the internet’s universal language. Although a joke has, at times, turned into a viral internet sensation with unintended legal...
Sham Alkhder
Oct 112 min read


Commercial Awareness – What Is It, Why Does it Matter, and How To Improve?
What is Commercial Awareness? There are two kinds of commercial awareness: micro and macro . Micro commercial awareness centres...
Ryan Yip
Oct 112 min read


A Crash Course in Space Law
Laws have conquered land, sea, and air, and now, the final frontier. From tech billionaire rocket launches to satellite...
Sham Alkhder
Oct 62 min read


Lawyers or Geopolitical Experts?
The turbulent nature of the geopolitical sphere has led clients to rely on their lawyers to navigate the complex interplay between law,...
Sham Alkhder
Oct 62 min read


ESG Regulations and Their Impact on Commercial Law
In the recent decade, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles and their importance have slowly but surely become a core...
Howard Hii Dai Jie
Oct 63 min read


The Fine Print of Human Folly: The World’s Strangest Laws
We are all aware of the basics: do not steal, do not harm, but did you know that do not sell gum is also on the list? There is an...
Sham Alkhder
Oct 62 min read


Who Really Owns Manchester United?
Twenty years ago, the Glazer family acquired one of the largest clubs in world football through a leveraged takeover. Three years ago,...
Abdulaziz Almeshari
Oct 62 min read


Word Search 1
Words Consumer ----- Contract ----- Breach ----- Terms ----- Property ----- Jurisdiction ----- Warranty ----- Distribution -----...
Sham Alkhder
Sep 291 min read


Crossword 1
Down 1) A defendant's state of mind, per Legally Blonde (2 words, no space) 2) Legalese synonym for ' carelessness ' 3) The action...
Sham Alkhder
Sep 291 min read


Manchester United’s New Trafford Haunted by Old Legal Obstacles
On the 9th of March, when Manchester United hosted Arsenal at Old Trafford, thousands of supporters filled Warwick Road in protest...
Abdulaziz Almeshari
Sep 292 min read


Why the European Convention on Human Rights Remains Relevant Today
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was signed in 1950 and was one of the most significant consequences of the end of the...
Howard Hii Dai Jie
Sep 293 min read


What happens if you misbehave in the air, on an aeroplane, and on international waters?
What law applies when someone misbehaves in the air or in international waters? Or worse, are we really just a few miles from kayaking to...
Ryan Yip
Sep 292 min read


Navigating EU 261
Picture this: you’re standing at the departure gate watching your flight status change from “on time” to “delayed” to “cancelled,”...
Elliot Burcher
Sep 292 min read


Mandatory Vaccination in the NHS: Balancing Public Health Imperatives with Individual Liberty
The debate surrounding mandatory vaccination, particularly for frontline healthcare workers, presents a profound collision between public...
Annabel Hampsheir
Sep 271 min read


The Case of Lucy Letby: New Developments and Ongoing Controversy
Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse, was convicted in 2023 for the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of six others at the...
Annabel Hampsheir
Sep 272 min read


The New End of Life Law: Balancing Autonomy and Ethics
In June 2025, the UK Parliament passed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales...
Annabel Hampsheir
Sep 232 min read


A Newcomer’s Guide to Manchester
If you’re new to Manchester, first of all, welcome! Starting university in a new city can feel exciting and a bit overwhelming at the...
Sham Alkhder
Sep 232 min read


Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Sector – A Comprehensive Introduction
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant prospect in the legal sector — it is already reshaping practice. From contract review to...
Sham Alkhder
Sep 223 min read


What I Wish I Knew in my First Year
Congratulations to all first years! The next couple of years at UOM will be some of the most exciting, educational, and transformative...
Sham Alkhder
Sep 63 min read
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