Law
Welcome to the course blog for Law at the University of Gloucestershire.
Welcome to the course blog for Law at the University of Gloucestershire.
6 December 2019
In the last few years there has been a veritable conveyor belt of sporting governance scandals; bribery and corruption at the heart of FIFA, serious safeguarding omissions and failure to protect vulnerable children (US Gymnastics, English Football clubs),…
Read more4 December 2019
Background In May 2019 the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) gave judgment in what was arguably the legal sporting case of the year. The case concerned the decision of the International Association of Athletics Federations (‘IAAF’) to…
Read more31 October 2019
As the University Future Plan week draws to a close, students studying on the LLB have had the opportunity to meet with a wide range of legal professionals and academics to get an insight into life in practice and…
Read more28 October 2019
On Monday morning, 5 alumni attended the Law Career Event to talk about their paths into law. Students at all stages of their degree attended the talk to learn about different progression routes and opportunities for when they…
Read more22 October 2019
As part of the University of Gloucestershire’s commitment to employability and career opportunities, there are dedicated weeks of non-teaching where students can engage and participate in future plan activities. The Law School is looking forward to hosting a 3-day law…
Read more23 September 2019
Last week we welcomed our new Level 4 Law students to the University of Gloucestershire. As well as gaining an overview of how the law course runs, the week provided the opportunity for students to get to know…
Read more1 April 2019
The non-disclosure agreement (NDA) has recently found itself at the forefront of media and political attention in the wake of the #MeToo movement. This movement initially exposed some of Hollywood’s deepest and darkest secrets, where it gained serious…
Read more15 March 2019
International crimes and human rights abuses, particularly when targeted against one group of people, are of global significance and notice. Atrocities such as the Armenian genocide, the Holocaust and more recently, the persecution of the Rohingya Muslims in…
Read more25 January 2019
Richard Graham, MP for Gloucester for the Conservative Party participated in an insightful and interactive Q&A on Brexit with the School of Law students chaired by Mauro Pucheta, Lecturer in Law, at the School of Business and Technology,…
Read more10 December 2018
The news broke in early December that the first baby had born following a womb transplant from a deceased donor. Dr Natasha Hammond-Browning was interviewed by BBC News 24 about this medical development. The recipient of the womb…
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