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Matthew Biggerstaff

Matthew Biggerstaff

I'm a second year law student studying at the University of Sunderland, with a keen passion for the North of England. I’ve completed work mostly relating to civil procedure and work in the magistrates court. I am currently working towards completing my third and final year, before working towards the completion of the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE). 

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Advice for new University starters
Matthew Biggerstaff
Now that I’ve completed all three years of my Law degree and graduated with a first class, I feel suitably experienced to provide some key advice to students starting their university journey this coming September.
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How the recent general election could bring change to current assisted dying legislation
Matthew Biggerstaff
Assisted dying is a contentious subject, so much so that a clear definition is yet to be universally agreed for the practice. Some describe it as a compassionate choice, allowing those who live in grave pain or suffering to end their life in dignity within a controlled environment; others describe it as unethical and against the core principles of human life.
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The rise and fall of football hooliganism: how true are reports of a recent revival?
Matthew Biggerstaff
Football fans are often seen by the media, as well as those outside of football, as being disruptive, aggressive and even violent. This is a viewpoint that’s been historically painted through ‘football hooliganism’, which was at its peak in the 70s and 80s. While football hooliganism has been greatly on the decline since the 90s, there has been concerns among the government of a reported rise in violent football-related activity in the past couple of years.
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How to find your PhD subject area
Matthew Biggerstaff
Over the last couple of months, I’ve spent many hours pondering what subject I might be able to extensively research for a PhD. As I look to start my journey towards lecturing, this is the first real step into the subject that I may be covering for the next many decades.
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Potential impact of restricting international students for UK universities
Matthew Biggerstaff
The UK government has been restricting international students from coming over to continue their studies in the UK for the past number of years.
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Privatisation and overcrowding of UK prisons
Matthew Biggerstaff
The current overcrowding in UK prisons is something of a silent crisis. A mix of a covid-19 backlog, harsher sentencing and increased police presence has caused record numbers of people currently in prisons in the UK, with the numbers only expected to grow in the coming years.
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The AI Act - how Europe’s first AI legislation could pave the way for future laws
Matthew Biggerstaff
The AI Act (the act) was first proposed by the European Commission in 2021 due to the risk posed by the technology. Although the act hasn’t yet come into force in Europe, it’s likely to do so sometime within the coming months.
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Are doctors' right to protest on life support?
Matthew Biggerstaff
It’s a doctors’ duty to put public safety at the forefront of their minds, protecting not only their own patients, but anyone who could reasonably be affected. However, outside of the hospital and medical practice, this duty becomes slightly cloudier.
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Raw sewage in our rivers: the legal and environmental impact
Matthew Biggerstaff
You may have been reading headlines like “sewage dumping leaves fish full of cocaine”, which sounds more akin to an Alan Partridge radio headline than serious news. However, this is in fact from an official marine expert, following the recent sewage dumping over the last few weeks. 
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