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The UK’s Legal Response to the London Bombings of 7/7

Posted by: Clare Feikert-Ahalt

The history of anti-terrorism legislation in the UK is expansive and dates back nearly a century.  The UK’s anti-terrorism laws have typically been reactive and enacted as emergency temporary legislation that later essentially became permanent through constant renewal.  The anti-terrorism laws have their genesis in the troubled relationship between Great Britain and Ireland over the …

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Revealing the Presence of Ghosts

Posted by: Clare Feikert-Ahalt

I could not pass up this Halloween time without touching upon at least one spooky subject and how the law relates to it.  In the past Francisco has covered unusual laws pertaining to Halloween, David has posted about  punishing rebellious children and witches, Kelly has taken us on a journey through time and told us …

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Sedition in England: The Abolition of a Law From a Bygone Era

Posted by: Clare Feikert-Ahalt

Abolishing ancient laws in England is often no easy task.  A significant degree of research is involved before these laws are amended or abolished.  The research has to be particularly thorough to avoid one of the oldest – that of unintended consequences. The issue of thoroughly researching laws was demonstrated several years ago when the government was …

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We Waived Death (and Survived!)

Posted by: Clare Feikert-Ahalt

The genesis of this post dates back to the Spring, when I signed up and ran my first mud run.  Despite it being only a 5k course, and part of the proceeds going to a charity, I could not get a single soul to join me.  I ran as a lone wolf.  I had two aims …

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The Laws Behind the London Olympics

Posted by: Clare Feikert-Ahalt

The Olympics are here!  I am currently incredibly homesick and wishing that I could be there in the UK, although I am taking advantage of all the sales of British goods in the US and have been merrily waving my Union Flag. This is not the first time that London has hosted the Olympic Games in …

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Bebe Mom vs. Brit Mum: Manners and Junk Food

Posted by: Clare Feikert-Ahalt

So, it seems that another publication touting the benefits of parenting in the style of another country is in the news again.  This particular book, Bringing Up Bebe, appears to have generated quite a debate.  I personally think that there are so many different parenting styles across each country that it is not possible to say that one is …

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Royal Ascot, Ladies Clothing, and Whips

Posted by: Clare Feikert-Ahalt

The United Kingdom is renowned as a nation of animal lovers.  Our laws protecting animals are extensive, and range from prohibiting sheep from riding in the backseat of cars (even if they are the family pet) to the controversial ban on hunting with hounds that outlawed fox hunting across the nation.  Animals are an integral part …