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King Edward VIII

Edward VIII reigned for just 325 days. The history of his reign is in large part the history of the abdication. However, as Prince of Wales, Edward had been the first heir to the throne to find a genuine role for himself, as a spokesmen for the ex-service generation.

Justice Online: Just as Good?

Early in 2016, the criminal and civil courts of England and Wales embarked on a modernisation programme aimed at reforming procedures that have survived for centuries. The hope is to set up the courts of the future. Will this project be the forward-thing success we hope for, or an IT disaster?

In the Context of the Common Law: The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg

The European Court of Human Rights has been at the crossroads of two legal civilizations: the Continental Civil Law on the one hand and the British Common Law on the other. Here we have two different approaches to reality.

What Are Your Greatest Frustrations With The System In Which You Work?

A question from the lecture 'Sex, Death and Witchcraft: What...

How Can Civil Courts Justify Having Such A Low Standard Of Proof

A question from the lecture 'Sex, Death and Witchcraft: What...

What is the Distinction Between Criminal and Civil Law?

A question from the lecture 'Sex, Death and Witchcraft: What...

'Sex, Death and Witchcraft' - What Goes On In The Family Court Room?

At best, a family is united by children, love, partnership; at worst it has the death of love, divorce, and parents feuding over money and children. But what of the situation when the dispute is not between The State and The Family?

Ten Cities that Built an Empire: Understanding British Imperialism Through the Urban Past

A discussion of the rise and fall of the British Empire through the history of ten cities, exploring how their architectural, planning, and commercial history elucidates their place within the imperial story.

Ten Things You Really Should Know About Ancient Greek Democracy

Myths abound about ancient Greek democracy – actually, there was no such thing. That is, there was no such one thing.

To Die or Not to Die: That is the Question

Even after the abolition of the death penalty, life and death decisions still have to be made by judges, such as whether a very seriously mentally disabled baby should be allowed to die rather than be force-fed.