The Writings
Index of essays.
The full catalogue of pieces published in Per Curiam. Doctrinal essays, case notes and close readings of the statutes that govern law, history and the contemporary debate. Newest at the top.
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Defamation · 22 April 2026 · 9 min
Defamation, Streaming and the Repeat Publication Rule
Why the single publication rule of s.8 of the Defamation Act 2013 sits uneasily with the on-demand era.
By Per Curiam
DefamationStreamingDefamation Act 2013 - 02→
Copyright · 14 March 2026 · 11 min
Moral Rights and the Director's Cut
Section 80 CDPA 1988 and the curious gap between the director's name on the credits and her name on the right.
By Per Curiam
CopyrightCDPA 1988Moral RightsAuthorship - 03→
Regulation · 2 February 2026 · 13 min
Three Regulators, One Screen
How the BBFC, Ofcom, and the Online Safety Act 2023 will share, or fight over, the regulation of moving images online.
By Per Curiam
Online Safety Act 2023BBFCOfcomRegulation