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Closing the gender gap in Cyprus

Athina Evagorou explores how Cyprus is making strides towards gender equality through new legislation

Is arbitration the big winner of Mexico’s 'democratisation' of its judiciary?

Eduardo Bereterbide explains how Mexico’s judicial reform threatens judicial independence, positioning arbitration as a safer route for impartiality

The recent ruling in a case involving posthumous conception

Natalie Sutherland, a Partner at Burgess Mee, discusses in detail the recent ruling in a case involving posthumous conception

Balancing free speech and content regulation in Nigeria

Nigeria's NFVCB faces criticism over new regulations for online content creation, raising concerns about freedom of expression, explains Ayokunle Faith Adetula

The potential for pro bono to build a case for a better funded legal aid system

Following her appointment as Head of Pro Bono and Counsel at Farrer & Co, Rhian Lewis shares her experience of becoming a pro bono solicitor, her approach to spearheading the pro bono practice at her new firm and explains the value of firms offering pro bono services not only in terms of access to justice, but also in regard to employee retention and the rise of responsible business

Unlawful act manslaughter - intrinsically and objectively uncertain?

Simon Parsons, Solicitor and Teaching Fellow in Law at Bath Spa University, discusses in detail the law of manslaughter, particularly the legal tests to ascertain whether someone has committed gross negligence manslaughter or unlawful act manslaughter, and how such definitions have evolved through case law

The role of regulators in promoting EDI in the legal profession

John Barwick argues that while diversity initiatives in the legal sector have shown progress, systemic changes are still needed

The controversy involving Olympic boxing

Dr Seema Patel, Associate Professor in Sports Law at Nottingham Law School, shares her opinion on the gender controversy involving boxing at the Paris Olympics