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Durham Pro Bono Blog
Jan 9
(An) APPLE (a day) COULD NOT KEEP THE DOJ AWAY!
Written by Swasti Mehta The US Department of Justice (DOJ hereafter) along with 16 states has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
Jun 24, 2024
The Case of Jimmy Lai: The Future of Hong Kong’s Judicial Independence Hang in the Balance as Landmark Trial Unfolds
Written by Gregory Wong for the Hong Kong Politics/ Legal Issues Section. In the aftermath of the rife protests that once engulfed Hong...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
Jun 24, 2024
Electoral Overhaul of the Hong Kong District Councils
Written by Bobby Kung for Hong Kong Politics/ Legal Issues Section. On 10 December 2023, Hong Kong residents cast their votes for the...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
Jun 4, 2024
Tension In the Red Sea: What Does it Mean for The Global Trade Market?
Written by Rheia Walia for the Middle East Section. It would be naive to assume that the Israel-Palestine War is not having far-reaching...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
Jun 3, 2024
National Security Law 2.0: Covert Plans for Hong Kong’s Overt Promise to Invoke Article 23
Written by Adam Lee for the Hong Kong Politics/ Legal Issues Section. The role Article 23 has is questionable; its role regarding Hong...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
Jun 3, 2024
How Artificial Intelligence Is Impacting The UK’s Legal Landscape
Written by Cheng Shaye-Anne for the Tech & Media Section. With the ever strengthening grip AI is having on society and the tech world,...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
May 27, 2024
Two Words, Three Countries
Written for the Open Section. This article gives us a brief glimpse into TMSC and AI. Read on to learn more. It may not always be...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
May 27, 2024
The US Supreme Court & Free Religious Exercise: A Volatile & Uncertain Constitutional Landscape
Written by William Swap for the North America Section. William Swap explores how the US Supreme Court attempts to find balance between...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
May 27, 2024
Famine in Yemen: The Culpability of the West
Written by Carolina Beirne for the Middle East Section. The suffering Yemen has endured and is enduring, to this day, is abominable. In...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
May 27, 2024
Possible New Law on Psychedelic Drugs – are we ready?
Written by Bani Rikhraj for the Medical Law Section. Whilst psychedelic drugs are known for their potential negative effects, this...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
May 26, 2024
In Defence of Beverley McLachlin
Written by Julien Yuen for the Hong Kong Politics/ Legal Issues. In this article, Julien Yuen inspects McLachlin's role in Hong Kong and...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
May 26, 2024
Climate Anxiety's Growing Role in Climate Justice
Written by Vidya Prithviraj for the Environmental Law Section. It is no surprise that climate change is a concern for people all over the...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
May 26, 2024
Navigating South Africa’s Land Reform: Challenges and Paths to Progress
Written by Cameron Fischer for the Africa Section. There is an extricable link between land ownership and wealth. Yet, the efforts made...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
Mar 6, 2024
The Ethics of Cloning: How do we decide where the line between benefits and costs is drawn?
Written by Chloe Ireland for the Open Article Section. This article explores cloning and whether the ethical issues drawn outweighs the...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
Mar 4, 2024
Prisons in Latin America: The Symptoms and the Cause of Violence
Written by Isabella Ferro for South American Section. Latin America has the highest rates of crime in the world; one wonders, how are...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
Mar 4, 2024
The Legalities of Generative AI
Written by Charlotte Dixon for the Tech and Media Section. AI's introduction to society has sparked an array of emotions. It is known...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
Feb 9, 2024
For Better or Worse? Judicial Decisions Shed New Light on Development of Same-sex Couple Rights
Written by Gregory Wong for the Hong Kong Legal/ Politics Section. It is not uncommon for same-sex couples to start a family using...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
Feb 9, 2024
‘Landmark’ Reforms to the Mental Health Act: Dither, Delay and Failure
Written by Thecla Richardson for the Medical Law Section. This article, with reference to the King’s Speech in November 2023, artfully...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
Feb 9, 2024
Freedom of Speech of Hongkongers Abroad: From Imaginary Threats to Tangible Reality
Written by Bobby for Hong Kong Legal/ Politics Section. What is 'freedom of speech' to Hong Kong? A basic right in the West is but a...
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Durham Pro Bono Blog
Feb 9, 2024
COP28 in Dubai: Why is it Controversial?
Written by Nandhinii Balajikannan for the Environmental Law Section. Following on from our previous article on greenwashing, this article...
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