Peter Ouko spent 18 years in Kamiti Prison in Kenya, sometimes locked up in a cell with 13 other grown men for 23 and a half hours a day. In a moving talk, he tells the story of how he was freed -- and his current mission with the...

Japan’s legal system is based mainly on the model of prewar German and Soviet legal theory. Thus, the system is grounded not in judicial precedent but in the laws of the constitution. Culturally, the Japanese aren’t very litigious; they...

The Obama Center explained: when President Obama leaves office in January, 2017, he will be just 56 and-a-half years young, with at least two whole decades of productive working years ahead of him. He’ll also have the best perspective on...

Scientists have confirmed Albert Einstein's 100 year-old theory of gravitational waves, detected using a massive system of instruments called the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO).

A look at marijuana laws across the United States.

A video entitled "How a Bill Begins" that discusses the four types of legislation used in the United States government.

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Health insurance is seen as a huge hurdle for early retirees, but the answer to finding affordable coverage could be simpler than you think.

Former Pakistan prime pinister Imran Khan has said that his arrest is proof that he is living in 'the law of the jungle'Independent Urdu

Pupil outcome: I can describe how the law applies to young people and evaluate its effectiveness. Key learning points: - The justice system does not treat young people the same as adults. - In the justice system, police interact with...

Pupil outcome: I can analyse and evaluate different perspectives on whether the age of criminal responsibility should be changed and form my own opinion based on evidence and reasoning. Key learning points: - In England, Wales and...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how laws are made in England and describe the difference between criminal and civil law. Key learning points: - Most laws in England are made by Parliament. Parliament is also known as the legislature. - A...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what a crime is and identify a number of factors that might influence criminal behaviour. Key learning points: - If a citizen breaks the rules in an Act of Parliament, they commit a crime, which is an illegal...

Pupil outcome: I can identify how I know what is right and wrong, explain what a crime is and describe the difference between criminal and civil law. Key learning points: - Our views of what is right and wrong come from a range of...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the difference between criminal and civil offences and explain how criminal and civil cases are dealt with. Key learning points: - In a criminal law case, the person charged with an offence is called the...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how individuals choose right from wrong, explain what the age of criminal responsibility is and how it applies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Key learning points: - As we age, our understanding of...

Leah Litman, a professor at the University of Michigan Law School and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, introduces her book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. She explains...

Mary Anne Franks, professor of law at George Washington Law School, recently published Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First Amendment. In the book, she explores the concept of "fearless speech," drawn from the ancient Greek idea...

Samantha Barbas, a professor of law at the University of Iowa, discusses her book Actual Malice: Civil Rights and Freedom of the Press in New York Times v. Sullivan. The book explores the landmark 1964 Supreme Court case, which arose...

Mary Anne Franks reflects on having had many great teachers, but one mentor, Professor Catharine MacKinnon, had a profound impact on her career path. Although Franks initially disliked law school and planned to return to teaching...

The Articles of Confederation created the United States' first government. This foundational document paved the way for the development of a more unified and powerful federal system, under the U.S. Constitution.

Liberty is a founding principle of the United States, but many of the people who helped build the North American colonies were not free. The resilience of enslaved people and their contributions to what would become the United States...

Established in 1787, the U.S. Congress created its constitutional foundation and developed legislative processes to enact laws that reflect America's evolving needs.

In the summer of 1786, the first major armed uprising in the newly formed United States began. Shays' Rebellion was a conflict over debt and taxes that would shake the foundations of the U.S. government.