The Verdict Online

28/03/2022

NEW article under Human Rights, written by Online Contributor Holly Nesbitt

With the death of Sarah Everard as the catalyst, Holly examines current legislation in both Northern Ireland and England and Wales, in order to consider whether our institutions and the law go far enough to protect women from gender-based violence.

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/in-the-wake-of-the-murder-of-sarah-everard-do-institutions-and-the-law-go-far-enough

By: Holly Nesbitt In the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard and the sentencing of the man who killed her, there was widespread debate across the United Kingdom about the safety of women. There was a particular focus on the role that the police, government, and law play in protecting women and girls...

21/02/2022

NEW post under Jurisprudence, by contributor Nathan Bell.

The first in a two-part series of articles detailing the history of legal philosophy. This article starts at legal philosophy's very beginnings, considering the works of key Ancient Greek thinkers.

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/the-history-and-development-of-legal-philosophy-part-one

By: Nathan Bell Legal philosophy is the analytical study of fundamental questions on the nature of law. It provides the foundations for justice, rights, and morality. The nature of human action and intention also finds roots within legal philosophy, as does the nature of truth and knowledge. The phi...

17/02/2022

NEW post under Human Rights, by contributor Tina Ye!

A matter of intergenerational prejudice? In this article, Tina assesses the legal protections in place for individuals with tattoos, who frequently risk unemployment as a result of their body art.

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/a-matter-of-intergenerational-pride-tattoos-and-employment-law

By: Tina ZhiYu Ye In the U.K and elsewhere, employers have every right to reject applicants, or dismiss existing employees, solely on the basis of body art. It can be said that this is common knowledge, especially for those already sporting large tattoos or those who are thinking of getting one. It....

16/02/2022

‼️ Reminder that applications are still open for the 18th Edition of The Verdict! ‼️

Focused on the intersection between technology and the law, we would like to welcome applications from anyone interested — whether you study law or not!

Apply here!: https://forms.gle/uG4RzdqCBN3uesvb8

The upcoming publication will explore the legal, ethical and social ramifications of the increasingly invasive, albeit impressive, technology that is being adopted across the world. This is a broad theme, and may include articles such as: - The Legal Ramification of Deepfakes and AI Technology - How...

15/02/2022

NEW Law Review post!

An example of a First-Class answer to a Rights and Accountability take home exam problem question, submitted by Sophie Smyth!

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/rights-and-accountability-take-home-exam-first-class-problem-question

Awarded 72/100 (1:1) By: Sophie Smyth Introduction Dr Kneefire and Ms Soonagain are to be advised regarding their rights as affected by the Vision Improvement Act (Northern Ireland) 2021, specifically sections 5(1) and 5(2). This document addresses the issues of standing, amenability to judicial rev...

01/02/2022

NEW article under Human Rights, by online contributor Holly Nesbitt! An incredibly detailed timeline of the history of abortion rights in Northern Ireland, written from a legal perspective.

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/a-timeline-of-abortion-in-northern-ireland-from-a-legal-perspective

By: Holly Nesbitt 1861: Offences Against the Person Act 1861 - Going back 160 years, abortion was historically governed across the United Kingdom by the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (OAPA 1861)[1]. Section 58 criminalized a woman who had an abortion and Section 59 criminalized anyone who tri...

15/01/2022

🗣 NOW RECRUITING!

Are you interested in AI? Have you ever wondered about the legality of deepfakes?

We're currently looking for contributors for the upcoming 18th Edition of The Verdict — which is focused, this year, on the interaction between the law and technology.

Applications are open to all QUB students. The deadline is midday on Monday 28th February.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/drRRwZFVSsJ9RGPM7

The upcoming publication will explore the legal, ethical and social ramifications of the increasingly invasive, albeit impressive, technology that is being adopted across the world. This is a broad theme, and may include articles such as: - The Legal Ramification of Deepfakes and AI Technology - How...

06/01/2022

✨ Happy New Year! ✨

A NEW blog post by Sikander Zulqarnain under Where Law Meets Politics. We start this year off by looking back to COP26, and consider both the successes and failures of the United Kingdom in the fight against climate change.

https://www.theverdictonline.org//post/cop26-and-climate-change-in-the-united-kingdom

By: Sikander Islam Introduction Climate change is a harsh reality which we as a society can no longer ignore. Whether it is here in the United Kingdom, or anywhere else in the world, we live in a globalised world where we must take progressive actions collectively as a community. There have been man...

07/12/2021

🗣 NEW article under Human Rights, by online contributor Tina Ye!

A detailed article, which provides an in-depth analysis of the judiciary's stance on trans rights cases, focusing on the recent cases of R (on the application of McConnell) and Forstater v CGD Europe.

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/ally-or-foe-analysing-judicial-attitude-on-uk-trans-rights-cases

By Tina ZhiYu Ye “I’m fighting for the right to say men can never be women” proclaimed Maya Forstater after her vindictive victory at the Employment Appeal Tribunal, which ruled that her gender-critical beliefs were worthy of protection under the Equality Act. This decision was a blow to the t...

25/11/2021

NEW article under Where Law Meets Politics, by online contributor Andreas Maltan!

An interesting reflection upon the way in which political and legal systems respond to political scandals and corruption, rooted in the context of the recent resignation of Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/between-nepotism-and-legal-immunity-corruption-in-austrian-politics

By: Andreas Maltan Skiing, culture, and leisure; Austria is a relatively small central European nation famed for its picturesque mountains, rolling plains, and admirable quality of life index. As a popular tourist destination, it is easy to think of Austria as a beautiful and laid-back gem snuggly t...

22/11/2021

NEW post under Law Review from editor and final year LLB student, Tavisha Sood!

A first-class answer to last year's take home exam for the Torts module, which considers the balance between freedom of speech and the right to reputation.

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/torts-law2042-take-home-exam-first-class-answer

Submitted by: Tavisha Sood Question: Northern Ireland should not adopt the requirement codified in s.1(1) of the Defamation Act 2013 that the “publication has caused or is likely to cause serious harm to the reputation of the claimant” as it tips the balance too far in favour of freedom of expre...

17/11/2021

NEW blog post under Human Rights, written by another of our new online contributors, Emily Clothier!

In this piece, Emily considers the future of legal aid, in light of the recently published inquiry by the Westminster Commission regarding the sustainability and recovery of the legal aid sector.

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/the-end-of-legal-aid-appg-on-legal-aid-report-it-is-not-financially-viable

By: Emily Clothier Lawyers across the country are up in arms over the volatile future of legal aid, and it is clear the sector is in crisis. Last month ahead of the autumn budget announcement from the Treasury, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Legal Aid published the Westminster Commissio...

14/11/2021

NEW post in Human Rights, written by one of our new Online Contributors, Aimee Jenkins!

A well thought-out piece, considering the Amnesty and the investigative obligations imposed by Articles 2 and 3 of European Convention of Human Rights, and their subsequent impact in dealing with the past of Northern Ireland.

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/the-amnesty-and-the-investigative-obligations-of-articles-2-and-3

By: Aimée Jenkins Dealing with the troubled past of Northern Ireland has proved a challenge for its people and governments for generations. From reckoning with the history of colonial rule to the terror of the Troubles and the continuation of violence today, the past of Northern Ireland is one ridd...

08/11/2021

SO PROUD TO FINALLY SHARE THE 17th EDITION OF THE VERDICT! It’s been a wild year pulling this together but it has all been worth it. Give below a read and see the amazing work our contributors put into this edition.

✨The Seventeenth Edition of The Verdict has arrived!✨

After much anticipation, the newest version of our magazine has been published and the whole team is so delighted with the final result!

Keep an eye out on this page for how to get your own physical copy of the publication, but, in the mean time, visit the link below to read the amazing work of our contributors in this exciting new edition!

https://www.theverdictonline.org/blog

03/11/2021

✨The Seventeenth Edition of The Verdict has arrived!✨

After much anticipation, the newest version of our magazine has been published and the whole team is so delighted with the final result!

Keep an eye out on this page for how to get your own physical copy of the publication, but, in the mean time, visit the link below to read the amazing work of our contributors in this exciting new edition!

https://www.theverdictonline.org/blog

04/05/2021

NEW post under Law Review from final year LLB student Chloe Hanna!
She explores the 2 distinct questions for her Evidence Exam!

Chloe writes a high-quality answer that shows her deep understanding of this subject as well as her excellent academic writing!
This is a first-class answer that tackles a problem question and an essay question! She scored 73 on her essay and 80 for her problem question answer.

Everyone should give this a read. Links below!
Part A:
https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/law3002-evidence-module-take-home-exam-first-class-answer-part-a

Part B:
https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/law3002-evidence-module-take-home-exam-first-class-answer-part-b

Submitted By: Chloe Hanna Question: Amy is charged with robbery, and Brenda and Caroline are charged with handling stolen goods. It is alleged that on the 10th November 2019 Amy entered a jewelry shop on the Lisburn Road and threatened the staff before making off with a number of expensive necklaces...

04/05/2021

NEW post under Law Review from final year LLB student Chloe Hanna!
She explores the 2 distinct questions surrounding Criminal Liability and writes a high-quality answer that shows her deep understanding of this subject as well as her excellent academic writing!
This is a first-class answer that tackles two problem questions!

Everyone should give this a read. Links below!

Part A:
https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/law3088-criminal-liability-take-home-exam-first-class-answer-part-a

Part B:
https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/law3088-criminal-liability-take-home-exam-first-class-answer-part-b

Submitted By: Chloe Hanna Question: Declan and Rachael are a couple who are part of a swingers group in Liverpool. This group involves couples meeting up in a house and exchanging partners for the night in order to have sexual in*******se. The group has a number of rules which members are supposed t...

04/05/2021

NEW post under Law Review from LLB student Chloe Hanna!

Chloe's essay for the contemporary issues in property law module explores legal personhood and was awarded a First-Class Mark of 73!
Her essay showcases her deep understanding of the topic and her excellent academic writing!
This is a high-quality answer that everyone should give a read.

Link below!

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/law2043-contemporary-issues-in-property-law-coursework-assessment-first-class-answer-3

Submitted By: Chloe Hanna Question: “Humans are not the only animals entitled to recognition and protection of their fundamental rights.” (Nonhuman Rights Project, United States). With reference to case law, critically discuss attempts by the Nonhuman Rights Project to press for recognition of a...

02/05/2021

Coming soon, the 17th Issue of The Verdict! Keep an eye out for more posts and updates on the new Issue which are to be expected at the beginning of May 2021!

20/04/2021

NEW post in "Human Rights" and "Where Law Meets Politics": "Pottuvil to Polikandi: An Organised Cry For Help" by Online Contributor Rithiga Rahulotchanan.

This piece covers in lengthy detail the ongoing protests amongst the Tamil diaspora in Sri Lanka for human rights on the island to be improved.

Check out the piece below!

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/pottuvil-to-polikandi-an-organised-cry-for-help

By: Rithiga Rahulotchanan On 3rd February 2021, images of protestors in Sri Lanka wearing black headbands and clutching red and yellow flags flooded social media as demonstrators began a five-day ‘walk for justice’ across the north and east of Sri Lanka in attempt to draw attention to ongoing hu...

13/04/2021

NEW post under Law Review from LLB student Thomas Brangam!

He has submitted his Sentencing Casenote for which he was awarded a First-Class Mark of 80!

His casenote showcases his deep understanding of the topic and his excellent academic writing!

This is a high quality answer that everyone should give a read. Link below!

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/sentencing-casenote-first-class-answer

Submitted By: Thomas Brangam. Question: ‘Discuss the legal significance of R v Sellafield Ltd [2014] EWCA Crim 49’ Introduction R v Sellafield Ltd[1] is a significant case heard by the Criminal Division of the English Court of Appeal concerning the imposition of fines in a corporate context. The...

08/04/2021

NEW post in Human Rights and Where Law Meets Politics: "Hotel Quarantine or Money Grab" by Online Contributor Ryley Lopushinsky.
This piece examines the mandatory hotel quarantine many countries adopted in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. Specifically, Ryley engages the readers with her own experience quarantining in a Canadian hotel upon her return from QUB.
She flawlessly explores the downfalls of these mandatory quarantines and contrasts her findings against other countries such as New Zealand who have done an exemplary job tackling this virus. A riveting read!!

Link below!

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/government-hotel-quarantine-or-money-grab

By: Ryley Lopushinsky Covid-19 has disrupted the lives of every single human being on this earth. For just over a year now, lockdowns have been in place in most countries. The restrictions of these lockdowns have changed over time, but most aspects have stayed the same; only visit with people in you...

04/04/2021

NEW post by our regular contributor Jasmine Hughes under the subsection ‘Human Rights.'
The Blog titled: "COVID-19 and Discrimination” Reads as a brilliant insight into how the spread of COVID-19 and its subsequent handling has brought to light the underlying racism in healthcare as well as other aspects of our society.

Jasmine does a great job of dissecting the injustices POC have faced during this pandemic!

Link below!

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/covid-19-and-discrimination

By: Jasmine Hughes The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been labelled by some to be a "great leveller", hitting all socio-economic groups alike. It is time that this erroneous notion is put to rest. A recent investigatory article published by Vice and The Detail has revealed that the policing of COVID-...

02/04/2021

NEW post by our regular contributor Ryley Lopushinsky under the subsection ‘Where Law Meets Politics’.

The Blog titled : "Relations between Canada and the United States of America: Are they finally working together?” Reads as a brilliant insight into the relationship between these neighbouring countries!

Link below!

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/relations-between-canada-and-the-united-states-of-america-are-they-finally-working-together

By: Ryley Lopushinsky It is no secret that Canada and the United States of America (USA) have significant relations. Not only are they geographically connected by a 5000-mile border, but they have significant trade and investment ties. As well, they have worked together on plenty of intelligence and...

22/03/2021

The Law Review is looking for any first-class assessments on SENTENCING! Please share this post around in the hopes we can assist any students needing some inspiration for a first-class essay in Sentencing.

https://www.theverdictonline.org/law-review

Inspired by the London School of Economics Law Review page, new to the Verdict online this year is a space where students can read first-class answer essays and problem questions submitted by QUB's very own law students.

19/03/2021

QUB Law Students: An appeal has been made by some students requesting first-level answers for European Internal Market law! If you, or anyone you know has received a first-class answer in this course, please email directly to [email protected] :)

https://www.theverdictonline.org/law-review

Inspired by the London School of Economics Law Review page, new to the Verdict online this year is a space where students can read first-class answer essays and problem questions submitted by QUB's very own law students.

19/03/2021

NEW post under Law Review from LLB student Aoife McConnell!

She explores the UK courts approach towards defining an employee/ a worker!

She writes a high quality answer that shows her deep understanding of Employment Law and showcases her excellent academic writing!

This is a first class answer that everyone should give a read. Link below!

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/law3058-employment-law-coursework-assessment-first-class-answer

Submitted by: Aoife McConnell Question: Critically discuss the approach of the UK courts to determining whether someone should be treated by the law as an ‘employee’, a ‘worker’ or a self-employed person. The idea that the current legal tests for classifying employment status are “unsuited...

19/03/2021

NEW post under Law Review from final year LLB student Thomas Bragnam!

He explores the 2 distinct questions surrounding Employment Law and writes a high quality answer that shows his deep understanding of this subject as well as his excellent academic writing!

This is a first class answer that tackles an essay style question and a problem question! everyone should give a read. Link below!

Part A:

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/law3058-employment-law-coursework-assessment-first-class-answer-part-a

Part B:

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/law3058-employment-law-coursework-assessment-first-class-answer-part-b

Submitted by: Thomas Brangam. Question for Section B: For the past 14 years, Barry has worked in the despatch office of Deliver to Your Door Parcels Ltd, a company that specialises in the delivery of bulky and awkward packages to consumer and business recipients. He has always been the most honest o...

16/03/2021

NEW post under Property Law and Law Review from LLB student Charlotte Wood!

She explores the question: "Western museums should return all stolen and looted artifacts to their countries of origin. Critically discuss and provide examples”

Charlotte does a fantastic job dissecting this question and models a high standard of academic excellence!

Link below!

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/law2043-contemporary-issues-in-property-law-coursework-assessment-first-class-answer-2

Submitted by: Charlotte Wood Question: Western museums should return all stolen and looted artefacts to their countries of origin. Critically discuss and provide examples. Geoffrey Robertson QC, criticised the British Museum as hosting an “unofficial ‘British Museum Stolen Goods Tour’”[1] an...

16/03/2021

NEW post under Property Law and Law Review from LLB student Gurarjun Toor!

He explores the question: "is there a general right to property in international human rights law, and what are the main arguments for and against such a right?”

This is a first class answer that outlines the relationship between property law and its subsequent place in human rights. Link below!

https://www.theverdictonline.org/post/law2043-contemporary-issues-in-property-law-coursework-assessment-first-class-answer-1

Submitted by: Gurarjun Toor Question: Is there a general right to property in international human rights law, and what are the main arguments for and against such a right? There is no doubt that in modern-day civilization, one of the fundamental human rights is the right to property. Nearly every co...