Zoe Kirk-Robinson
Zoë Kirk-Robinson is a freelance writer/artist specialising in legal writing, internet technology and creative writing. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Durham, where she graduated in 2002; and a Diploma in English Law from the Open University, earned in 2009 as part of an ongoing degree in Law.
Zoë edits LSQ, the quarterly Law special interest newsletter of British Mensa, and is a regular contributor to British Mensa's creative writing newsletter, Folio. She has also edited numerous small press magazines and newsletters, including the long-running 8-bit computer fanzine Sector Nine and various fantasy roleplaying magazines and newsletters.
For the last thirteen years she has written and drawn a variety of comics and created one of the first web-based comics, The Life of Nob T. Mouse, in 1996. She continues to write and draw both The Life of Nob T. Mouse and All over the house, her latest comic, on a thrice-weekly basis. In addition to her comics, Zoë has been an avid writer for seventeen years, publishing in a wide range of magazines; both in print and online.
Zoë has held a variety of jobs since leaving Durham University in 2002; ranging from low- and mid-level administration in the British Civil Service to union representative, customer service advisor, door-to-door salesperson and founder of T-Vox; an international support group. She now works freelance as a writer/artist and continues to administer T-Vox.
Zoë received an Editor's Choice Award for her article on The Webcomic List Awards.
Other examples of Zoë's writing include:
- Self-defence in English Criminal Law: The Rules on Liability for Reasonable Use of Force in the UK
- How to Write the Perfect CV
- Provocation in English Criminal Law: A Partial Defence Based on Sudden Loss of Self-control
- How to Write Comics for Newspapers
- How to Ask Questions in Norwegian
More details, and other samples of her written work, can be found on her website, zoerobinson.com. She also keeps a blog and can often be found on Twitter.
Latest Articles
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How to Get More Twitter Followers
The secret to learning how to get more twitter followers is to learn from more popular users; following their conversational tones and retweeting style.
May 25, 2010
- Zoe Kirk-Robinson
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How to Calculate the Surface Area of a Coil
In mathematical terms, a coil is simply a looped cylinder, so its surface area equation remains 2prl and the only difficulty is in determining the length.
May 24, 2010
- Zoe Kirk-Robinson
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The Postal Rule in English Contract Law
The postal rule is a fundamental rules of offer and acceptance in English contract law. It determines that effective communication of acceptance by letter is on posting.
Mar 29, 2010
- Zoe Kirk-Robinson
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The Rules of Statutory Interpretation
Interpretation of statutes has been an essential part of English law since Heydon's Case in 1854 and although it can seem complex, the four main rules are easy to learn.
Mar 29, 2010
- Zoe Kirk-Robinson
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The Chronicles of Riddick Movie Review
Vin Diesel returns in David Twohy's sequel to the spectacular Pitch Black. Having swapped monsters for Shakespeare, the film fails to live up to expectations.
Mar 27, 2010
- Zoe Kirk-Robinson
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Inchoate Offences and the Criminal Attempts Act
A person is guilty of the inchoate offence of attempt if they take more than merely preparatory actions toward committing an offence, with the intention of committing it.
Mar 25, 2010
- Zoe Kirk-Robinson
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Accomplices and the Accessories and Abettors Act
The Accessories and Abettors Act places criminal responsibility on anyone who aids, abets, counsels or procures an offence, although they can sometimes withdraw.
Mar 24, 2010
- Zoe Kirk-Robinson
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Development of Strict Liability in English Law
Strict liability law imposes criminal responsibility without the need for mens rea, removing some unjust criminal defences and making some crimes easier to prosecute.
Mar 23, 2010
- Zoe Kirk-Robinson
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Jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice
The European Court of Justice decides matters of EC law for Member States and national courts; publishes the European Court Reports; and shapes all of European Union law.
Mar 22, 2010
- Zoe Kirk-Robinson
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How to Count in Norwegian
The rules for counting in Norwegian are similar enough to English that anyone studying Norwegian can learn new words and improve confidence in the language very quickly.
Mar 21, 2010
- Zoe Kirk-Robinson
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