Last week Boris Johnson’s new deal was plastered all over our screens and our newspapers. We couldn’t get away from people who were making sure we knew that they thought it was a hard Brexit, […]
Police Policing the Police
Last year during the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh, I wrote an article on the importance of the presumption of innocence in our society. Whilst we may have personal opinions, they cannot be allowed to affect […]
Selfridges – Ethical Capitalism in Action?
Luxury department store Selfridges has announced that they will put an end to the sale of exotic animal skins, following their ban on the sale of fur in 2005. What does this actually say to […]
The Surprising Case For The Fifty Pound Thatcher
When news broke that the new £50 note would bear the face of a great figure of science, I didn’t give a damn. I’m sure many join me in my sentiments. Those who considered classics like […]
Does The LGBT+ Community Have A Problem With Hierarchy?
The LGBT+ community is frequently called the ‘gay community’ by much of wider society. This seems exclusive and would be all too easy to write off as a privileged majority playing catch up if the […]
Has Public Trial by Social Media Killed ‘Innocent Until Proven Guilty’?
The recent spate of allegations against celebrities and normal folk alike, as well as the success of the #MeToo movement, have led to what many call a breakthrough on the silence and stigma of sex […]