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Examining Universal Jurisdiction, Sondra Anton
Examining Universal Jurisdiction, Sondra Anton
Washington University Undergraduate Law Review
This article considers the heightened debate over the role of universal jurisdiction within international law, and concludes it should not be judged based on the appropriateness or foundation set by remote precedents. Given the clear disregard for physical integrity rights repeatedly demonstrated by even the most “democratic” of modern governments, it is more pressing than ever to develop universal jurisdiction and ensure the norm’s institutionalization in practice.
Globalization And Gender: Inequality Transformed In Spain, Destiny Levere
Globalization And Gender: Inequality Transformed In Spain, Destiny Levere
Washington University Undergraduate Law Review
This article examines the extent to which the boom of globalization led to the transformation of gender inequality in Spain, based on three schools of thought: one, that globalization has transformed gender inequality in Spain for the better by creating equal opportunities, two, that globalization has caused a more stark contrast and practice of gender inequality in Spain, and three, that globalization has made no difference in Spain’s fight with gender inequality. In order to portray the three schools of thought, a comparison will be drawn between what gender roles and opportunities were given to men and women in Spain …
Race And The Jury: How The Law Is Keeping Minorities Off The Jury, Stephanie Adamakos
Race And The Jury: How The Law Is Keeping Minorities Off The Jury, Stephanie Adamakos
Washington University Undergraduate Law Review
The modern jury focuses on three main ideas: impartiality, as laid out in the Sixth Amendment, jury of one’s peers, stemming from the Magna Carta, and a jury that represents a fair cross-section of the community. The cross-section idea has been developed by case law, but originates from the Sixth Amendment, under the belief that jury selection that does not systematically discriminate against members of the community and has a jury pool represents a cross-section of the community is likely to be impartial. Jurors are likely to draw upon their own experiences when deliberating, so having a variety of experiences …
Domination Or Kinship? Interpreting Feminist Concerns About Islamic Marriage Law, Rachel Sumption
Domination Or Kinship? Interpreting Feminist Concerns About Islamic Marriage Law, Rachel Sumption
Washington University Undergraduate Law Review
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A Tricky Negotiation: Free Speech Versus Insensitivity, Melvin Dilanchian
A Tricky Negotiation: Free Speech Versus Insensitivity, Melvin Dilanchian
Washington University Undergraduate Law Review
The central question presented in this paper is whether specialty license plates constitute government speech, and are thus subject to disapproval by the Board of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. The core concerns reviewed in this research, largely focus on defining whose speech specialty license plates are. The purpose is to investigate and analyze the precedent established as a result of a recent case, Walker v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans. The paper thoroughly reviews the arguments made in the majority opinion, as well as those of the dissenting opinion, with an interdisciplinary approach. The argument presented …
America's Dangerous Political Polarization And Moderate Stigma, Dan Sicorsky
America's Dangerous Political Polarization And Moderate Stigma, Dan Sicorsky
Washington University Undergraduate Law Review
This paper addresses the underlying causes of polarization and moderate stigma, and proposes methods for increasing the number of nonpartisan politicians. A reemergence of moderate, non-binary voices in representative bodies can remedy Washington's historic unproductiveness and voting center's shameful desertedness. If we do not alter the ways we think, act, and vote, the two aisles will keep bloodily drifting apart, voting will end up an antiquated tradition, and Washington will cement its image as the battleground of unproductiveness.
Introduction To The Washington University Undergraduate Law Review, C.J. Harrington
Introduction To The Washington University Undergraduate Law Review, C.J. Harrington
Washington University Undergraduate Law Review
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