Written by Millie A. Goulden-Page – member of the Street Law Project Gwyneth Paltrow, Hollywood actress and entrepreneur, triumphed against retired optometrist Terry Sanderson who sued the star for liability in a skiing collision. In his testimony requesting $300,000, Sanderson claimed Paltrow had skied into him, resulting in a traumatic brain injury. The jury found that Sanderson was ‘100 percent’ at fault for the 2016 collision and neurologists found his brain damage predated the crash [1]. 1. Justice is both more fair and unfair for a celebrity Samantha Imrie, a Juror on the case, told Good ..read more

Written by Kultar Singh – member of the Street Law Project In June 1984, the Indian Army attacked Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple, as well as 41 other gurudwaras (Sikh places of worship) throughout Punjab. The assault, codenamed “Operation Blue Star,” marked the beginning of a policy of gross human rights violations in Punjab that continues to have profound implications for the rule of law in India. According to the Government of India, Operation Blue Star was executed to capture Sikh militants who were operating out of Harmandir Sahib complex. However, the government lau ..read more

Written by Husen Ali – Team Member of The Insight Project Starting university can be an exciting and intimidating experience. You may be leaving home for the first time, moving to a new city or even a new country, leaving your parents for the first time, and dealing with new social and academic obstacles. However, with the right mindset and preparation, you can make a smooth transition and start enjoying your time at university. University is a great opportunity to meet new people; therefore, I suggest leaving your shyness behind and going to talk to everyone, especially during the fresher wee ..read more

Written by Shala Emmanuel - member of the Street Law Project When it comes to healthcare, many expect the best and equal treatment, regardless of their individual circumstances. However, this is not the case; in many countries people have to pay for healthcare, which makes it harder for those with financial difficulties to access. On the other hand, many may not receive equal treatment due to racism, sexism, fatphobia, and other unconscious biases! This can be seriously damaging to an individual’s life, as many are not given the appropriate diagnosis or treatment needed to help them. In this b ..read more

Written by Stacey Blake - Project Consultant of the Insight Project Finding out that I was admitted to the University of Leicester was exhilarating, but having to begin looking into student housing was the complete opposite. As a Canadian student, the task of finding a place to live in Leicester while still being in Canada was stressful. Whether you’re moving to Leicester from another country or from a neighbouring town, I’ll outline the factors I thought about when choosing my accommodation, and what I’ve learned since living here. Firstly, location in relation to the university. Granby stree ..read more

Written by an Insight member. I joined the Insight Project for a plethora of reasons, such as wanting to create presentations on the Law, set to be delivered to students in underprivileged areas. Alongside that, I was also aiming to explore my creative side by writing blog posts dedicated to my experience as a law student at the University of Leicester. All of these experiences would be a great addition to my CV which I am constantly working towards improving. In this post, I will discuss why I chose to be a part of the Insight Project and what the project has to provide to any other law stude ..read more

Written by Irene Krief, Lewis Bernardo, Diana Haptukaeva, Ocean Campbell and Michelle Oluwaleye – members of the Miscarriages of Justice Project When did the sexual objectification of the game become a reality in the criminal justice system? Following on from International Women’s Day last week, in recognition of this day, the Miscarriages of Justice team has explored the underlying issues of the treatment of women in legal spaces. Have you ever questioned the double-edged sword beauty holds in the criminal justice system? How can it act as a weapon or as chains of weakness? Is the chivalry th ..read more

Written by Nife Oluwatayo - Insight Team Member I began studying law at the University of Leicester in September 2022. I love it here, from the law school to the city itself. With the great friends I have made, my experience in university so far has been amazing. Coming to Leicester, however, wasn’t my original plan. In year 13, I selected a different university as my first choice. I was willing to do anything I could to be accepted, so I worked hard throughout my A-levels, aiming to achieve this goal. In August 2022, I received my results, and they were a bit lower than I expected. This crush ..read more

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 Leicester Law school fairly challenging, just as they are elsewhere. Whether you excelled after last-minute studying or did better with a few extra days of prep, this blog post will serve as your Ultimate Exam Season Survival Guide! Exam periods at UoL Law can be far less stressful if you implement these three study hacks into your routine early on in the semester. My Source: just trust me. 1. Try to complete and organize your notes the week that they are giv ..read more

Written by Kieran Ung – member of the Street Project In general, surrogacy is a practice where a woman becomes pregnant carrying a child who may or may not be genetically related to her, carrying the baby and giving birth for another couple otherwise known as intended parents. There are different forms of surrogacy which includes the traditional surrogacy method and the gestational surrogacy method. For the traditional method, artificial insemination will be used to conceive the child. As for the gestational method, IVF (Invitro fertilisation) will be used to conceive the child. Surrogacy is u ..read more