Legal Journal

Exeter law graduate Harry Cooke has analyzed the recent budget changes to agricultural property relief that have sparked nationwide protests. The Labour government’s budget announcement will significantly alter inheritance tax (IHT) relief on agricultural property.Modern inheritance tax has its roots in 1894 with the introduction of Estate Duty, a tax on wealth transferred after death. […]

Aspiring commercial barrister and BPC graduate Radha Shivam explores the high-profile case involving Britain’s largest water company, Thames Water. This company, which serves nearly a quarter of the UK population in London and South-east England, has been teetering on the brink of collapse and potential temporary nationalization due to substantial debt. What makes this case

Eliza Mahmud, an international relations student, delves into the rising popularity of true crime media and its societal effects. Since the pandemic, there’s been a significant increase in interest, with a 2022 poll indicating that nearly half of Americans are fans of the genre. Companies like Netflix have capitalized on this trend with series like

Sophia Ramos, a final year law student, delves into the evolution of family law with the advent of no fault divorce. Over the years, the landscape of divorce has dramatically shifted, with no fault divorce becoming a defining feature of marriage dissolution. The era of assigning blame through allegations of adultery or abandonment is over,

Hamsa Jayanathan, an LLM student at the University of Kent, analyzes the legal implications of Italy’s controversial ban on cell-grown meat. In 2020, Singapore made history by becoming the first nation to approve cultivated chicken for consumption, marking a significant step in food innovation. Unlike traditional meat, cellular meat is grown from animal cells in

University of Edinburgh law student Tara Tell explores the rise of blue bonds, their impact on the sustainable bond market, and their potential to drive marine conservation efforts worldwide. Over the last decade, the issuance of sustainable debt has increased significantly. This surge in eco capital is driven by investors’ growing focus on environmental, social,

Cardiff law student Michael Thomas analyses the legislation’s impact on dementia patients. According to statistics from Alzheimer’s Research UK, there are 982,000 people currently living with dementia in the UK, and one in three people will develop dementia in their lifetime. Most people with the illness, according to Dementia UK, “reach a point where they

Nicole Barros Vardanega, a student at Exeter University, discusses the British government’s approach to regulating non-surgical cosmetic procedures and the potential risks to consumers. Non-surgical cosmetic procedures have seen a surge in popularity, becoming a multi-billion-pound industry in the UK. It’s crucial to differentiate between non-surgical and surgical procedures, as they entail varying degrees of

Avisha Dhiman, a law student at Maharashtra National University, delves into the implications of anti-competitive practices in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and their impact on sustainability. M&A is a strategic method for companies to grow rapidly, enhancing their position in the global market and increasing their competitive edge. However, the rise of

UEA law graduate Khushbu Hiranandani examines the Lidl v Tesco judgment, focusing on the principle of ‘unfair advantage’ in intellectual property law. Under intellectual property law, a company gains an ‘unfair advantage’ if its logo resembles another’s and profits from creating a false association between the brands. In March 2024, the Court of Appeal ruled