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The musings of a legal geek and freelance writer - using my legal education outside the traditional world of legal practice. Passionate about social justice

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Mar 3, 2013 7:56am

Watch “Condoleezza Rice: My Father was a Feminist”. Can Men Be Feminists?

Watch “Condoleezza Rice: My Father was a Feminist” on YouTube

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Can a man really be a feminist? This question has been asked by many people who feel that championing women’s causes is not a manly thing to do. The idea that a man can be feminist makes…

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Feb 6, 2013 12:32pm

Getting Rid Of Indiscriminate Tools Such As Stop And Search Would Make London A better Place

Since their implementation the Section 60 Stop and Search orders have been justified on the basis that their use helps keep the public safe as well as tackle crime in general. The disproportionate use of these powers is however, worrying to many…

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Jan 18, 2013 10:41am

Watch “Racial Inequality in the Criminal Justice System” .

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This video raises interesting issues regarding racial inequality in the criminal justice system. The frightfully high numbers of ethnic minority in the prison system are worrying for many…

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Jan 11, 2013 9:48am

Are women at greater risk of secondary victimisation?

Over the years, numerous studies have revealed that secondary victimisation tends to be high among women, particularly those who are victims of sexual violence. This comes as no surprise at a time when recent statistic in Indiaindicated that a woman is…

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