Authors: Sahasra Palle & Meenakshi Sivanandam Mentor: Filipa Paes. Filipa is currently a doctoral candidate in the Faculty of Law at the University of Oxford. Abstract The death penalty is one of the most controversial forms of criminal punishment worldwide, with debates over abolition entangling questions of its morality, effectiveness in deterring future crime, and violations of human rights. The majority of nations have formally abolished the death penalty or suspended exe

Authors: Sophie Larson Mentor: Filipa Paes. Filipa is currently a doctoral candidate in the Faculty of Law at the University of Oxford. Abstract Scholarly theorizing on constitutional interpretation, which is the way that courts interpret constitutional texts, has seen much development in the past decades. Still, there is little agreement on what theory provides the best reasoning for the process of interpreting constitutional documents. This article reviews three theories of

Authors: Kaden Blankenship, Teena Hamada, Asvika Rajeshbabu, & Alaina Walker Mentor: Filipa Paes. Filipa is currently a doctoral candidate in the Faculty of Law at the University of Oxford. Abstract The intricate relationship between law and morality has captivated the minds of scholars and philosophers, fueling intense debates on the nature of jurisprudence. This research article delves into the central theories that have shaped our understanding of the connection between l

Author: Pearl Luc Mentor: Filipa Paes. Filipa is currently a doctoral candidate in the Faculty of Law at the University of Oxford....