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Kultar Singh
Apr 6, 20234 min read
The Truth of 1984
Written by Kultar Singh – member of the Street Law Project In June 1984, the Indian Army attacked Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the...
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Shala Emmanuel
Apr 6, 20234 min read
Sexism in the diagnosis of ADHD
Written by Shala Emmanuel - member of the Street Law Project When it comes to healthcare, many expect the best and equal treatment,...
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djyt19
Apr 6, 20232 min read
How to Start life as a University Student
Written by Husen Ali – Team Member of The Insight Project Starting university can be an exciting and intimidating experience. You may be...
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Millie A. Goulden-Page
Apr 6, 20233 min read
High Profile Cases: What we Learned from the Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Crash Trial
Written by Millie A. Goulden-Page – member of the Street Law Project Gwyneth Paltrow, Hollywood actress and entrepreneur, triumphed...
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Stacey Blake
Apr 6, 20232 min read
A Rough Guide to Student Accommodations in Leicester
Written by Stacey Blake - Project Consultant of the Insight Project Finding out that I was admitted to the University of Leicester was...
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Irene Krief, Lewis Bernardo, Diana Haptukaeva, Ocean Campbell and Michelle Oluwaleye
Mar 31, 20234 min read
Shag, Marry, Kill’
Written by Irene Krief, Lewis Bernardo, Diana Haptukaeva, Ocean Campbell and Michelle Oluwaleye – members of the Miscarriages of Justice...
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Nife Oluwatayo
Mar 31, 20232 min read
How my rejection turned into redirection
Written by Nife Oluwatayo - Insight Team Member I began studying law at the University of Leicester in September 2022. I love it here,...
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Insight Member
Mar 31, 20232 min read
Why I joined the Insight Project
Written by an Insight member. I joined the Insight Project for a plethora of reasons, such as wanting to create presentations on the Law,...
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Stacey Blake
Mar 26, 20232 min read
From Highschool to University: Advice from an Experienced Student
Written by Stacey Blake - Project Consultant for the Insight Project Prepping to go to university is an exciting yet scary time. Having...
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Kieran Ung
Mar 26, 20233 min read
Building a family through surrogacy and the laws behind it
Written by Kieran Ung – member of the Street Project In general, surrogacy is a practice where a woman becomes pregnant carrying a child...
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Simar Anand
Mar 26, 20232 min read
The Ultimate Exam Season Survival Guide: 1st year POV
Written by Simar Anand - Well-being Officer for the Insight Project. As a 1st year JD student, I found exam seasons at the University of...
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Kieran Ung
Mar 18, 20233 min read
Building a family through surrogacy and the laws behind it
Written by Kieran Ung – member of the Street Project In general, surrogacy is a practice where a woman becomes pregnant carrying a child...
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Stacey Blake
Mar 18, 20232 min read
From Highschool to University: Advice from an Experienced Student
Written by Stacey Blake - Project Consultant for the Insight Project Prepping to go to university is an exciting yet scary time. Having...
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Simar Anand
Mar 18, 20232 min read
The Ultimate Exam Season Survival Guide: 1st year POV
Written by Simar Anand - Well-being Officer for the Insight Project. As a 1st year JD student, I found exam seasons at the University of...
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Aneesah Archer
Mar 14, 20233 min read
SEND Carer Academic Article
Written by Aneesah Archer - Member of the SEND project The care and support of children with special educational needs and disabilities...
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Amandi Thenuwara
Mar 9, 20233 min read
SEND in Schools vs Universities.
Written by Amandi Thenuwara – member of the SEND Project Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, otherwise known as SEND, recognises...
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Shannon Atkins
Mar 7, 20233 min read
Blog – Roe v Wade – What happens Next?
Written by Shannon Atkins – Researcher on the Street Law Project On the 22nd of January it would have been the 50th anniversary of the...
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Insight Member
Mar 7, 20232 min read
“University or Uni?”
Written by an Insight team member. I used to get this question a lot before I moved to Leicester, are you going to university or uni?...
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Chanroop Hans
Mar 7, 20232 min read
We’re all Alright.”
Written by Chanroop Hans - Publicity Officer on the Insight Project Mental health. Let’s talk about it. Being in law school on its own...
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Insight Team Members
Mar 7, 20232 min read
Semester nearing an end.
Written by an Insight team member. Returning to Leicester after winter break signified that I was in the final stretch of law school....
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Amelia Lo
Mar 3, 20233 min read
5 Things I Learned From My Internship Experience
Written by Amelia Lo – member of Street Law While the pandemic was ongoing in 2021, I faced the difficult decision of whether to continue...
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Ellie Gurney
Feb 27, 20235 min read
The Disobedient Survivors
Written by Ellie Gurney – member of AVA Who are The Disobedient Survivors? Bryony Ball and Meggan Baker, also known as The Disobedient...
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Rebecca Bocchinfuso
Feb 27, 20233 min read
Sentencing Victims of Domestic Abuse to Life Imprisonment?
Written by Rebecca Bocchinfuso – Director of AMICUS Section 5 of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 was enacted with an...
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Kaze Salah
Feb 27, 20236 min read
How did the law permit an illegal war… the Iraq war?
Written by Kaze Salah – legal presenter on Street Law When people discuss the legality of the Iraqi war, some need to be made aware of...
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Saahas Sharma & Aman Singh Dayal
Feb 23, 20234 min read
The Importance Of Improving Judicial Awareness Of The Effects Of Domestic Abus
R v AHLUWALIA [1992] By Saahas Sharma & Aman Singh Dayal – members of AVA A major issue of concern which was never properly addressed by...
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Libby King
Feb 23, 20233 min read
Rape Culture and Domestic Violence/Abuse.
By Libby King – member of AVA What is rape culture? When discussing rape culture, I am referring to a society in which domestic...
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Chiara Blasio
Feb 23, 20234 min read
From Domestic Abuse to Homicide
Written by Chiara Blasio – member of AVA Recognising being a victim of domestic abuse can be hard, as abuse is not only physical or...
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Tara Matavata
Feb 23, 20232 min read
Disease and Gender-based Violence in sub-Saharan Africa
By Tara Matavata – member of AVA For many generations the value of females within the African culture has been restricted to or connected...
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Insight Member
Feb 19, 20233 min read
Making the Most of Your Time at University
Written by an insight member. As the end of my university life is soon approaching, I wanted to share a few things I have learnt...
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Gurkamal Dhaliwal
Feb 19, 20232 min read
The shift Between Online vs In-person Learning
Gurkamal Dhaliwal – The Insight Project Team Member As a Canadian student in my final year, I have realized many different things from my...
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Mera Dhillon
Feb 19, 20232 min read
Delivering Awaab’s Law
By Mera Dhillon – member of the Street Law Project Earlier this week, the Government of the United Kingdom announced that there are plans...
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Mahnoor Fatima
Feb 19, 20232 min read
How can solicitors assist clients in enhancing biodiversity?
Written by Mahnoor Fatima – member of Pro Bono In simplest terms, biodiversity comprises the diversity of the ecosystem, species and...
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Shennon Sequeira
Feb 15, 20233 min read
The Future of Tomorrow: Youth as the next generation
By Shennon Sequeira – member of the Street Law Project “Young people are not the leaders of tomorrow, but the leaders we need here and...
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Rebecca Bocchinfuso
Feb 15, 20233 min read
Defamation and the Growing Problem of Deepfake Pornography
By Rebecca Bocchinfuso – Director of AMICUS The term ‘deepfake’ refers to the digital copying of a subject's face onto another digital...
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Francesco Rotatore
Jan 31, 20233 min read
The Regulation of social media
By Francesco Rotatore – Team Leader in the Street Law Project In May 2021, the United Kingdom proposed the Online Safety Bill. Recent...
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Rebecca Bocchinfuso
Jan 31, 20233 min read
Serial number 310598: Manufactured to Endure Male Entitlement
By Rebecca Bocchinfuso – Director of AMICUS Almost everyone has or knows someone who has a story of a crazy ex-partner. Behaviour can...
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Shareen Rahman
Jan 25, 20233 min read
The Balenciaga Controversy- The Truth Behind the Billion-Dollar Brand
By Shareen Rahman – member of the Street Law Project Balenciaga is one of the world’s leading luxury fashion houses, but after several...
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Mariana Goncalves
Jan 25, 20233 min read
The reality of social media activism
By Mariana Goncalves – Member of the Street Law Project Modern day activism is distinctly different from what it once was; the Civil...
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The SEND project
Jan 25, 20232 min read
WHAT IS SEND?
By The SEND Project Many people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) often have their needs overlooked, particularly in...
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Aaliyah Osman
Jan 18, 20233 min read
Is democratic freedom in the UK fading?
By Aaliyah Osman - Deputy Director of the Street Law Project Britain has had a long history of protesting, and it has been a way to...
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Rebecca Bocchinfuso
Jan 18, 20234 min read
Should those Suffering from Mental Health Disorders be Eligible for Medical Assistance in Dying?
By Rebecca Bocchinfuso – Director of Amicus The question of whether assisted suicide is ethical is a common topic of debate. I recall...
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Simar Anand
Jan 18, 20234 min read
"I Have No Idea How I Got Here" - Battling and [still] Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
By Simar Anand - Well-being Officer for the Insight Project As I stood in the middle of a considerably tight room crowded with legal...
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Insight Member
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Life in Leicester
By an Insight Team member Moving from the comfort of my home to the other side of the world has been interesting. As someone who enjoys...
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Chanroop Hans
Jan 18, 20232 min read
The One Where They All Moved to England
By Chanroop Hans – Publicity Officer for the Insight Project I'm not exactly sure what I expected when I decided to attend law school in...
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Rebecca Bocchinfuso
Dec 22, 20224 min read
The Scar Worn by Generations
By Rebecca Bocchinfuso – Director of AMICUS When I meet new people in England, my accent typically triggers the question: “Where are you...
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Gurpreet Kaur Nagra
Dec 9, 20223 min read
A Canadian Living in the UK as a Law Student
By Gurpreet Kaur Nagra - Project Coordinator on the Insight Project I am a Canadian studying at the University of Leicester as a...
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Rebecca Bocchinfuso
Dec 9, 20222 min read
The Pathology of a Perfectionist
By Rebecca Bocchinfuso Director of AMICUS Part of being a perfectionist includes being overly hard on yourself and not being satisfied...
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Sue Parnianfar
Dec 9, 20223 min read
Heroes of The Year – Women of Iran’ Time Magazine
By Sue Parnianfar Director of Street Law Time magazine, based in New York have recently published their ‘Hero of The Year 2022’[1] piece,...
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Insight Member
Dec 5, 20223 min read
3 Key Tips on Coping with Exam Season
By an Insight Member As exam and assignment season is looming and soon approaching, I have put together 3 top tips that have helped me...
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Rebecca Bocchinfuso
Dec 5, 20223 min read
A World where Hate Trumps Love?
By Rebecca Bocchinfuso – Director of Amicus Imagine a world where love is trumped by hate, what would that look like to you? Perhaps you...
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