Women and their standing and treatment within the legal system of England and Wales has seen many changes through legal history. Critically assess the history of law in terms of:
Option a: Women and their work within the legal profession and experience of legal study during the 19th and 20th century.
Option b: Consider the arguments raised by Danaya Wright in ‘De Manneville v De Manneville: rethinking the birth of custody law under patriarchy’ Law and History review’ 1999, Vol.17(2), P.247 – 308. Does this represent an accurate picture of women’s rights within family law and property law during the 19th century?
Could one successfully argue that the development of law, legal regulation and legal education within Wales come full circle from the time of Owain Glyndwr to the present day?
How have Article 99 powers of the UN Secretary General enhanced the UN’s ability to maintain peace and security? Should the UN Secretary General be able to act independently of, rather than responsive to, the will of the Member States of the UN?
Has the involvement of the business community in the UN enhanced the international organisation’s ability to respond to global problems? Discuss with reference to examples
Would a fairer distribution of power and responsibilities as between the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council enhance decision-making at the UN? Discuss
To what degree have small states demonstrated influence at the UN in the 21st century and what have been the principal obstacles that they have faced in seeking to raise issues within the international institution? Discuss with reference to 2 small states.
