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What happens if a suspect refuses to answer questions when interviewed under police caution? This article by Hugh McFaul, Senior Lecturer in Law and Co-Director of the Open Justice Centre, explores the legal effect of using a “no comment” response in criminal proceedings.

The Faculty of Business and Law (FBL) become a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UN PRME) in 2020. This follows in the footsteps of The Open University Business School which became a signatory in 2011.

Current 'Justice in action' student Lucy Jones writes about volunteering at the South Westminster Legal Advice Centre (SWLAC) and its recent LawWorks award win.

Dr Andrew Gilbert, Senior Lecturer in Law, contributes to our JusticeWeek2021 series by arguing that advances in liberty are not irreversible and need defending.

In this guest post our colleagues from the OU Psychology Department, Dr Lee Curley and Dr James Munro discuss their new research findings regarding attitudes to the Scottish jury system and illustrate the value of interdisciplinary approaches to legal research.

Dr Clare Jones Senior Law Lecturer at the Open University writes about what justice means to her in celebration of Justice Week 2021.

The 2021 edition of the OpenMINDS alumni magazine is introduced by the OU’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tim Blackman, and has a wealth of interesting news and information.

Open Justice academics Hugh Mcfaul and Francine Ryan have both contributed to the new Times Higher Education Campus site. You can visit the site and join up for free at this link

Open Justice student and regular blog contributor Dona Mclachlan writes about the value of studying with the Open University and positive employer perceptions.

Dear Mr Claus,

I write to set out my advice regarding a number of matters on which you have consulted our firm.

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