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Andrew Gilbert

The Baroness and the Bedtime Story

Dr Andrew Gilbert, Senior Lecturer in Law, writes about being read a bedtime story by Lady Brenda Hale.

20th May 2021
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A letter to First Years

Open Justice student and regular blog contributor Dona Mclachlan shares her experience of studying law at the Open University with students who are first starting out on their OU journey.

20th April 2021
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How do judges decide what sentence to give those found guilty of criminal offences in England and Wales?

How do judges decide what sentence to give those found guilty of criminal offences in England and Wales? This article This article by Hugh McFaul, Senior Lecturer in Law and Co-Director of the Open Justice Centre, outlines the key principles that guide judges in their decision making.

31st March 2021
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Staying silent during a police interview: some comments on “no comment”

What happens if a suspect refuses to answer questions when interviewed under police caution? This article by Hugh McFaul, Senior Lecturer in Law and Co-Director of the Open Justice Centre, explores the legal effect of using a “no comment” response in criminal proceedings.

24th March 2021
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Volunteering at the award winning South Westminster Legal Advice Centre

Current 'Justice in action' student Lucy Jones writes about volunteering at the South Westminster Legal Advice Centre (SWLAC) and its recent LawWorks award win.

4th March 2021
Andrew Gilbert

Law as Injustice

Dr Andrew Gilbert, Senior Lecturer in Law, contributes to our JusticeWeek2021 series by arguing that advances in liberty are not irreversible and need defending.

3rd March 2021
Dr Lee Curley & Dr James Munro

Proof and Truth

In this guest post our colleagues from the OU Psychology Department, Dr Lee Curley and Dr James Munro discuss their new research findings regarding attitudes to the Scottish jury system and illustrate the value of interdisciplinary approaches to legal research.

2nd March 2021
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What does justice mean to me?

Dr Clare Jones Senior Law Lecturer at the Open University writes about what justice means to her in celebration of Justice Week 2021.

1st March 2021
Dona Mclachlan

Does an Open University degree really compete in the employment market?

Open Justice student and regular blog contributor Dona Mclachlan writes about the value of studying with the Open University and positive employer perceptions.

13th January 2021
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Jingle, Bell, Jingle & Bell LLP

Dear Mr Claus,

I write to set out my advice regarding a number of matters on which you have consulted our firm.

1. Elf employment dispute

24th December 2020

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