Once again, The Argument would like to thank everyone for reading this edition. The motivation behind The Argument is to create a forum where future lawyers, academics, politicians, legal professionals and others question, analyse and critically think about current events. The topics featured in The Argument are determined by the type of articles we receive from students. We, therefore, encourage you to write about anything you feel passionate about. In the coming months, there will be a lot of activity in the British legal, economic and political scene. The UK’s first Supreme Court is in action and you, as students, should determine whether it is better than the House of Lords and, most importantly, whether its performance will justify the £56 million spent on it. And what about the lingering question of the Supreme Court Justices gaining more influence and power? Would this be good for the development of the law and politics in Britain? Additionally, what would be the legal consequences of the Conservatives repealing the Human Rights Act, if voted in? Other noteworthy topics include the implications of a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, if one is allowed. Importantly, the Queen recently delivered her speech at the 2009 State Opening of Parliament, highlighting the legal calendar for the coming year, and we hope you will have views on that. Finally, our website is another great tool to express your thoughts on what you are learning and discuss what you have read in our paper, so please log on. Our next issue will come out in the spring term, but it is never too early to start writing.
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Sheilah Khambhla is in the Senior Status Law LLB (Hons)