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20th March 2012
The end of term is approaching and with it the end of my year as a LexisNexis Student Associate. And what a great year it has been!
I've met some fantastic people through training, meetings and through my postion as associate here at the... -
20th March 2012
Dear Reader,
I should outline my position. I'm a republican (small 'r'). Therefore when I read avidly the news story that the Queen intends to "rededicate (herself) to the service" of the UK and its people, I thought that a major constitutional...
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17th February 2012
Fancy that. The News of the World is shut down amidst a sea of scandal and controversy and, after said scandal has died down a tad, Murdoch announces that the Sun on Sunday (clearly a completely new and different paper to NOTW) is to be launched "very...
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17th February 2012
Opinion is divided. Will it be a blessing or a burden for Scotland to move towards total independence? Perhaps more importantly; who should answer the question?
The rhetoric of Alex Salmond and David Cameron demonstrates a clear divide in opinion... -
14th February 2012
When I read the title of this article on the BBC website, an image of a group of people armed to the teeth in the style of Rambo, prowling the streets of the UK looking for any signs of religious practice, sprang to mind. I realise that this is...
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24th January 2012
According to the BBC; "People who smuggle drugs will face more lenient sentences if they have been exploited, under new guidelines." The subject of drugs mules is a tricky one; denial of any knowledge of carrying drugs is a simple and effective defence...
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17th January 2012
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17th January 2012
I appreciate the fact that it is a while since the tragic death of Kim Jong-il but I am nothing if not hopelessly behind the times...
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14th December 2011
With deadlines fast approaching, don't forget that I am holding my regular contact hours this week:
Weds: 2pm to 4pm
Friday: 11am to 1pmIf you have any questions about legal research or any of the Lexis products then make sure you...
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23rd November 2011
So next week sees the lecturers (and associated academic staff) of Kent Union going on strike. Our Human Rights lecturer (who through both his academic role and role as head of the Teachers' Union knows how to exercise his rights) informed us this...
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