How Biden’s trade controls may harm America in the long run on April 9, 2024President Biden’s tenure has been one marked with a “small yard, high fence” foreign policy approach to China. Put simply, this is the idea that a few critical technologies relevant to American national security should be kept out of the hands of the Chinese government. Taken at face value, this move is part of a […]
An Imminent Second Cold War? on August 13, 2023A recent Financial Times article referred to the current back-and-forth between President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as a “technological Cold War”. With each passing day, this sentiment only rings more true. In his struggle to establish a clear theme by which to mark his Presidential tenure, Biden has sought to protect […]
In the US, Jail is the “Best Place” for Medical Treatment on July 26, 2021When one thinks of crime, gory pictures of violent murders, billion-dollar Ponzi schemes, and several other abhorrent offences spring to mind. Especially, when going by the characterization in the media. Similarly, bank robberies–commonplace in films–are made out to be intricately planned, extravagant affairs. This was not the case for James Verone, a man who had […]
The Debate behind Jury Trials on July 6, 2020Modern American legal dramas often showcase the importance of a jury — the representation of an everyday individual; normal citizens across many different demographics helping to run an exclusive branch of government. In doing so, they are often celebrated for helping bring about justice. Yet, many countries including Pakistan have made jury trials rare — […]
Virtual proceedings — a new trend: law and order on Zoom? on June 7, 2020The coronavirus has impacted industries globally, forcing modernisation and allowing for flexible working. New trends have been born out of a unique situation which will be remembered for generations to come. This includes holding legal proceedings entirely online — which has involved meticulous planning and scheduling as the judge, barristers, solicitors, witnesses, experts and translators […]
Law and its impact on COVID-19 on April 7, 2020Efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 are well publicised and global. Singapore, in particular, has gained a lot of praise for the manner in which it has dealt with the virus, amidst an outbreak that has shaken the world. Their “track and trace” approach has been lauded worldwide, with other laws created and properly […]
UN Court rules Myanmar has to protect Rohingya Muslims on January 30, 2020Previously championed human rights activist, Aung San Suu Kyi had her arguments rejected as a UN court decided that Myanmar has to take measures to protect and ensure the safety of Rohingya Muslims. They have been killed, driven from their homes and tortured in what has been branded by the mainstream media as mass genocide […]
Revived prisoner contends he has served his life sentence on November 24, 2019In 1996, Benjamin Schreiber, 66, was handed a life sentence without parole, after being convicted for killing a man with the handle of an axe. However, following a high fever and multiple seizures, the prisoner briefly passed away in 2015, before being resuscitated against his will. As a result of this, Mr Schreiber believes that […]
First allegation of a crime in space will revolutionise law on October 4, 2019Law rules over all humans regardless of caste, colour, creed or any other differentiating factors. But as humans begin to become more familiar with other planets, new laws, which are strict and precise, must be introduced to prevent loopholes and criminal activity. With it becoming more and more likely for space tourism to begin in […]
How the 2009 Lahore attack changed Pakistani cricket on July 18, 2019A day etched in the memory of all Pakistani cricket fans. Not a meeting between rival teams, nor a vital World Cup clash, but instead, one of terrorisms few interactions with the gentleman’s game that is cricket. As captain, Sarfraz Amhed, arrived in Karachi, following a World Cup campaign where Pakistan narrowly missed out on […]