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Law
Spiliada and the Digital Age: Modernisation of the Forum Non Conveniens Test in International Commercial Litigation
The Spiliada test is central to the doctrine of forum non conveniens. This paper argues that the Spiliada test needs significant reform to establish criterion based on justice rather than geographical factors so that the doctrine aligns with the demands of 21st-century legal conflicts.
Read MoreGhosted by the Hashtag: The Invisible Voices that Haunt the #MeToo Movement
Coined by Turana Burke in 2006, the phrase ‘Me Too’ was initially meant as a symbol of inclusivity and empowerment for marginalised groups. However, this mainstream feminist movement has been critiqued for excluding key voices, individuals and groups. This paper highlights the diverse perspectives that were overlooked and the many narratives that remained in the shadows within the #MeToo movement.
Read MoreThe Montreal Convention and the Commercial Agreement
The Montreal Convention of 1999 was adopted to harmonise the liability regime governing international air carriage, replacing the fragmented framework created by earlier instruments. This paper examines the historical development of international air law and situates the Convention within both public and private international law. The paper concludes that although the Convention has succeeded in establishing a universal framework for airline liability, ambiguities in interpretation remain.
Read MoreHashtags Don’t Make Laws… or Do They? The Legal Legacy of the #MeToo Movement
Nine in ten women have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. It was the #MeToo movement that made sexual harassment a focal point, assessed the growing concerns, endeavoured to shift public perceptions and redefined legal reforms. Through desk-based research, this paper discusses the emergence of the #MeToo movement, how it became a global movement and how it led to social justice initiatives across the world.
Read MorePredictive Policing or Predictive Prejudice? A Study of the Legal, Historical and Ethical Implications of AI in Policing
While predictive policing is often illustrated as a futuristic and efficient method for crime prevention, the data that operates the whole system stems from racially discriminatory practices. This study explores how these systems risk resurfacing the same inequalities they aim to solve, and as a result, end up creating harmful feedback loops that unfairly affect marginalised communities.
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