The Oxford University Undergraduate Law Blog

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As part of the Oxford University Undergraduate Law Journal, the Blog serves as the flagship undergraduate hub for discussing contemporary developments in the law. It is independently edited and staffed by Oxford students.

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15 October 2023

[ESSAY PRIZE] 'Is the Secretary of State entitled, under Section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998, to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from receiving Royal Assent?' [Scottish Government: Runner-Up]

by: Beatrice Munro

15 October 2023

[ESSAY PRIZE] 'Is the Secretary of State entitled, under Section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998, to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from receiving Royal Assent?' [UK Government: Winner]

by: Wong Yi Xuan

30 July 2023

[ESSAY PRIZE] 'Is the Secretary of State entitled, under Section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998, to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from receiving Royal Assent?' [Scottish Government: Winner]

by: Fionn McFadden

1 July 2023

No ‘Exceptional’ Test for Vicarious Liability in Sexual Abuse Cases: A Welcome Conclusion by the Supreme Court in Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses v BXB

by: Athena Kam

A white jigsaw puzzle missing one piece.

3 May 2023

Implied Terms in the Supreme Court: Barton v Morris and another in place of Gwyn-Jones

by: Somesh Taori

Climate protesters holding placards, including one which reads 'There Is No Planet B'.

28 December 2022

Apocalypse Now: Climate Change, Eco-Anxiety and Art.3 ECHR’s Prohibition of Degrading Treatment

by: Weronika Galka

3 December 2022

Vicarious Liability: Slammed Brakes and Open Routes

by: Sahil Thapa

14 April 2022

[ESSAY PRIZE] Does and Should Differential Treatment Based on Vaccination Status Constitute 'Discrimination' in English Law?

by: Connie Trendle

12 March 2022

The Case for Fully Decriminalising Prostitution

by: Emily Loch

8 August 2021

The Performance of Sexual Acts: A Question for the Bedroom, Not the Courtroom

by: Jemma Mayler

5 July 2021

UK Supreme Court Reform: Combatting Smoke with Fire

by: Joseph Murphy

7 June 2021

Tortoise with a Chance of Transmogrification? Good Faith in English Contract Law

by: John Yap

2 February 2021

COVID-19 and the Frustration of Leases: Lessons from Hong Kong

by: Alexander Yean

10 December 2020

Reliance on the Paris Agreement in Climate Change Litigation: A Follow-Up

by: Hannah Taylor

15 October 2020

The Internal Market Bill: A New Threat to the Rule of Law