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Whilst the pressure that COVID-19 has placed on any industry cannot be understated, the effect on our justice system continues to raise concerns. This is a particularly pressing issue within criminal courts where the impact is projected to be felt for many years to come. What are the issues faced? Even prior to the pandemic,…

What is a prenup? ‘Prenups’ or prenuptial agreements are an aspect of law often sensationalised in the media. For many, it may seem a consideration for the uber-rich or mistrustful partners, but for others this may provide the reassurance necessary to enter into what is not only a personal commitment, but a financial one. A…

With many businesses transitioning back to remote working once more in response to the rising cases of the Omicron variant, it seems a good time to reflect on the impact of the pandemic on cybercrime. By nature, cybercrime is opportunistic and evolves in accordance with online trends. In addition to a general increase in cybercrime…

Easy access to legal support is essential in both a practical and theoretical sense. Theoretically, easy access to legal support is a part of the rule of law, which is a fundamental common law principle of the governance of the UK. Practically, easy access to legal support is essential to ensure both individuals and businesses…

What is the Omicron variant? The Omicron variant has double the number of mutations of the delta variants and is even more contagious. The symptoms for Omicron variant differ from the usual loss in taste and smell, with patients reporting a moderate to severe “pulsing” headache lasting three to five days, which painkillers don’t help…

Within the UK at West London College, young people with learning disabilities are being taught how to make coffee. About 80% of staff in Fair Shot Café have learning disabilities. The Founder Bianca Tavella says that, with comprehensive training, more businesses should be considering the potential of people with a learning disability. Fair Shot Café…

Earlier this year, the social media giant Facebook announced its product team is working on the metaverse and it has committed $50m (£36.4m) to the project. What is a metaverse? A metaverse is a concept that is being looked into as the next biggest advancement in technology. But what is this technology? This comes in…

SEISS stands for the Self-employment income support scheme, which was introduced by the  Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, in April 2020 to support self-employed workers who were adversely affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. However, a recent Court of Appeal ruling found that self-employed women who took maternity leave were indirectly discriminated against by the…