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Welcome to Dicta. The official magazine of the University of Bristol Law School.

08/10/2025

Could the EU Settlement Scheme be leading to a repeat of the Windrush scandal? This powerful piece argues that despite the lessons of the past, the UK government has created another system where ‘vulnerable people … are likely to fall through the cracks of the scheme’. The article highlights how the digital-only, application-based system risks leaving thousands without legal status, vulnerable to the ‘Hostile Environment’ policies, and stripped of basic rights like healthcare and housing. To read the full article and learn more about this critical issue, go to page 2 in Edition 9 of DICTA (link in bio)! 🇪🇺🏛️

06/10/2025

Recap of the Launch night for Dicta’s edition 12: “Just us? Who does “Justice“ Truly Serve?”. This new edition, with the theme “Just us?”, highlights the reality between law and justice. The launch night was a great and engaging moment where we heard from amazing writers (Lucy Loades and Lula Samuels) from the leadership team. Thanks to everyone who was involved in this new edition and to everyone who attended the launch night. The online version will be available soon, keep your eyes pealed for that announcement! We hope you will enjoy reading edition 12 of DICTA! ⚖️🧑‍⚖️

03/10/2025

“Ethics of euthanasia: does man really have a right over his own life?” by Snigdha Sri Parisha asserts the legal-ethical challenges of euthanasia. It explains what is the legal procedure in some countries, such as the USA, and what is the UK’s perspective on Euthanasia. “The term Euthanasia is derived from the Greek word “eu” meaning easy, happy and painless, while the meaning if “thanatos” is death. Euthanasia is known as mercy-killing because of the declared intention is to bring about an easier death to a person who is in pain or is suffering.” Read the full article on page 39 of DICTA’s edition 10 (link in our bio) ⚖️💉

01/10/2025

Five years for a life. The Oscar Pistorius verdict left the world questioning the very meaning of justice. As the article asks, “would the sentence have been the same if it were not for Pistorius’ celebrity status?” This case remains a powerful reminder of the complex dialogue between law, privilege, and public perception all compiling into the true meaning of justice. If this is of interest to you, read the full article in Edition 3, Page 47 (link in bio)! 🇿🇦🏅

30/09/2025

Join us this Friday (3rd October, 6pm) for the launch of the 12 edition of DICTA: “Just us? Who does justice truly serve?” Hear directly from the writers and gain an insight into this edition. Join us in the Lady Hale Moot Court - sign up through the link in bio! ⚖️👩‍⚖️

26/09/2025

“Changing Rights and Freedoms: Abortion in the USA” by Melpo Kourti explains the impacts of abortion rights in the United States from its background to today. Today, limited abortion rights put women in danger and deny their freedom over their bodies. “The right to an abortion now depends on state laws, and ethnic minorities, the poor, and the economically deprived are the ones mostly suffering the consequences.” Read the full article on page 38 of DICTA’s edition 10 (link in our bio) ⚖️✊.

24/09/2025

Crypto in the sports world? It’s more than just a sponsorship, it’s a high-stakes game of brand recognition and fan engagement. As crypto companies aim to “build engagement and elevate their reputation,” they’re teaming up with major leagues like UFC, FIFA, and the Premier League. But with great exposure comes great responsibility, especially when it comes to regulation and fan protection. To read the full article, check out page 29, edition 10 (link in bio) ⚽️🥊

19/09/2025

“Care Not To Share?” by Orafiri Philemon explains how the government permits sharing data of immigrants between the Home Office and the police. Several complaints and civil rights groups have highlighted the injustice of this approach, as migrant victims of crime are often treated as criminals, and their predators walk freely without consequences for their actions. “The continuance of the data-sharing arrangements poses more of a threat to migrant victims in the current political climate. “ Read the full article on page 54 of DICTA’s edition 11 (link in our bio) ⚖️🗃️

17/09/2025

Is your law firm’s ESG commitment genuine or just a performance? This article delves into the troubling disconnect between the lofty values big law firms promote and the clients they choose to represent. It exposes a clear “pattern of enabling unethical practices and the avoidance of accountability” for issues like modern slavery. Can they truly support a better future while profiting from those who undermine it? To read the full article, please access Edition 9, Page 21 through the link in our bio! ⚖️🌍

12/09/2025

“Financial Crime in the 21st Century” by Cheryl Ong explains the impact and consequences of different financial fraud, such as money laundering and how we can regulate this. Finance controls a major part of the world, encouraging financial fraud. Even if regulation can secure against traditional financial fraud, technological developments in Fintech presents new challenges. “ The current financial landscape has inherent flaws that are exacerbated by artificial intelligence accelerations” Read the full article on page 28 of DICTA’s edition 8 (link in our bio) ⚖️💷

10/09/2025

Child marriage is not a solution; it’s a violation of human rights. This article powerfully argues against the dangerous misconception that marrying off young girls is a path to a “better” future, highlighting how it instead perpetuates a cycle of hardship. The piece critically examines Malaysia’s dual legal system and the alarming discretion given to Sharia judges, which often fails to protect the most vulnerable. Using marriage as a tool for the ‘amelioration of poverty in impoverished communities’ shows a fundamental disregard for the well-being of children. To read the full article, go to Article 7, Page 58 (link in our bio) 👰‍♀️🧸

05/09/2025

“If He Beats You, He Loves You” by Katrina Mills Pitt explains how domestic violence is regulated by the Russian Government, particularly with the 2017 decriminalisation and its impact. Domestic violence law in Russia has negatively affected victims by focusing on family values over the protection of victims. “With the international stance considered so unsavoury by conservative Russians, it unlikely that subjecting Russian to further scrutiny will invoke change. Ultimately, the desire to protect domestic violence victims must be of Russian volition.” Read the full article on page 54 of DICTA’s edition 7 (link in our bio) ⚖️⛓️‍💥

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