Legal Journal

Euthanasia, also known as assisted suicide, is the deliberate taking of a person’s life through medical drugs to end their suffering. Under UK criminal law, it is considered manslaughter or murder, with potential life imprisonment. The Suicide Act of 1961 further prohibits assisted suicide, carrying a maximum 14-year prison sentence.Due to these strict laws, residents […]

LPC student Rachel Jones provides an analysis of the Grenfell Inquiry’s outcomes and its effects on the housing and construction sectors. On 14 June 2017, a catastrophic fire destroyed a 24-storey residential tower block in London, claiming the lives of 72 people. The then Prime Minister, Theresa May, announced an inquiry led by retired judge

Essex University law student Raksha Sunder explores the rise of deepfakes, their legal implications, and the potential impact of global regulation on this digital frontier. In 2018, Sam Cole from Motherboard exposed the use of AI algorithms by a Reddit user known as ‘deepfakes’ to create fake pornographic videos by swapping celebrities’ faces with adult

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the legal profession, offering tools to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and improve access to justice. However, while AI promises numerous benefits, it also raises significant ethical questions that legal professionals must address. As AI technology becomes more prevalent in the legal field, lawyers, regulators, and society must navigate the evolving

SQE student Olga Kyriakoudi explores the legal challenges of inheriting digital assets, from Bitcoin wallets to Instagram accounts left in wills. Digital inheritance is a rapidly evolving yet complex area of private client law. This article delves into how digital and decentralized assets are defined, the legal challenges of passing them on, and why thoughtful