We strengthen public understanding of the law, international law, legal definitions and the institutions that uphold them.
The Meaning of “Justice” and Why Fairness Still Depends on Process
When people think about justice, they usually think about a judge handing down a long-awaited opinion. But we often forget fairness, which is not just about who wins, it is how we get there. With growing concerns about bias, digital decision making, and political division, we explore why justice today depends more than ever on trusted process.
The Right to Be Forgotten- How Law Balances Memory and Privacy Online
The internet remembers everything, but should it? The “right to be forgotten” has become one of the most debated ideas in modern privacy law, as courts try to balance personal dignity against the public’s right to know. This article looks at how that balance is being struck, and what it means for life in the digital age.
Maintaining the Independence of International Law- Finding the balance in a time of heated debate
For us at the Legal Integrity Project, the lesson is crystal clear: legitimacy in international law cannot be decreed; it must be earned through rigour, neutrality, and humility. If courts become arenas for political theatre, their judgments will speak loudly but persuade few
The Meaning of “Proportionality”- How Courts Balance Rights in a Polarised World
“Proportionality” has quietly become one of the most important ideas in modern law. From free speech and data privacy to environmental regulation and national security, judges across the world use this doctrine to decide when rights can be limited and when the state has gone too far. But what does it really mean to be proportionate, and why does this idea matter more than ever in a divided age?
“Malice” and Defamation. How Intent Still Shapes the Boundaries of Free Speech
“Malice” is one of the oldest and most misunderstood concepts in defamation law. Once a moral judgment about spite and bad faith, it has evolved into a precise legal test that still determines how far free speech can go. This article explores how courts define malice in the age of social media and why proving it remains as difficult as ever.
The Elastic Definition of “Consent”: How Law Keeps Adapting to a Connected World
“Consent” sounds simple: say yes or no. In law, however, that tiny word carries enormous weight. From data privacy to medical treatment to AI, the question of what counts as genuine consent has become one of the hardest and most important issues of the digital age. This article explores how legal systems around the world are redefining what it means to agree.
What Counts as “Public Interest”? The Legal Justification Everyone Invokes
Politicians use it. Journalists rely on it. Lawyers argue it. Yet few can clearly define it. The phrase “public interest” is one of the most powerful and flexible concepts in modern law. This article explores how courts across the world decide when serving the public interest justifies breaching privacy, secrecy, or even established rights.
When is a Company “Responsible”? The expanding definition of Liability
Corporate responsibility used to be straightforward: a company was liable for what it did, not for what others did in its name. That line has blurred. From parent companies facing lawsuits for overseas subsidiaries to regulators testing the limits of AI accountability, this article explores how the law is quietly rewriting what it means for a corporation to be “responsible.”

