The Liverpool Law School has launched the latest issue of the University of Liverpool Law Review (UoLLR), marking the journal’s 10th anniversary. First published in 2015, the UoLLR is an annual, student-led online legal journal.
This latest volume showcases the high-quality academic work produced by students at the University of Liverpool. The articles span a diverse range of topics, including the legal framework surrounding prostitution, decentralisation in blockchain technology, regulation of the pharmaceutical industry, and the challenges of enforcing prisoners’ rights.
The editorial board awarded the Editorial Prize to ‘The Use of Algorithms in Decision-Making: An Ethical Conundrum’ by Amber Francisca Ling Yi Rong. The essay explores the ethical complexities of using algorithmic decision-making within the UK justice system, with a focus on the principle of explainability.
The runner-up was ‘Is Fear Enough? Hart and the Limits of Legal Coercion’ by Freya Arden. This article examines H.L.A. Hart’s legal theory, arguing how law relies on social acceptance, internalised norms and institutional practice rather than coercion, while also considering challenges posed by artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
The UoLLR provides students with a platform to publish their work, engage in research beyond the University’s curriculum and connect with the wider academic community.
Fraser Palmer, Editor-in-Chief of Volume 10, said: "The work students from the University of Liverpool Law School are able to produce is consistently outstanding and this edition is no exception. It was an honour to work on the decennial edition of the University of Liverpool Law Review alongside a stellar team of editors. I hope all readers enjoy this 10th edition, and I look forward to many more editions to come."
Volume 10 of the University of Liverpool Law Review is now available to read on the UoLLR website.