Living on Mars: How We’ll Build a New Home on the Red Planet

Introduction A research base on Mars would be transformative for both science and society. Though it may sound like science fiction, this vision could become reality sooner than expected. Missions of this scale drive the development of new technologies that empower humanity to continue exploring beyond Earth. However, several critical challenges must be addressed, including […]
The Evolution of Mens Rea: Adapting to the Complexities of Future Conduct Offenses

Introduction The concept of mens rea, or the “guilty mind,” has long been regarded as a cornerstone of criminal liability, playing a central role in deciding moral blameworthiness. Yet, despite its centrality in the criminal law, the existing framework of the law of mens rea is still largely focused on current acts, without adequately covering […]
Challenges to parliamentary sovereignty: The impact of EU Law and the Human Rights Act 1998

Parliamentary sovereignty has long been a cornerstone of the UK’s constitutional framework, championed by legal scholars like A.V. Dicey. Dicey’s 19th-century doctrine emphasises that Parliament holds ultimate legal authority, free to legislate on any matter and that no other body, including courts, can override its statutes. This principle reflects the traditional view of parliamentary sovereignty, […]
The Relevance of Roman Private Law in Modern Legal Systems

Roman private law holds a pivotal place in the history of legal thought and practice, profoundly influencing modern legal systems across the world. Its concepts, systemisation, and methodology have laid the foundations for many areas of law, particularly within the civil law tradition, and continue to shape legal discourse today. By examining the foundational legal […]