Asylum is a very divisive topic in the current political climate we find ourselves in. Right-wing populist parties find a strong base in the public's distrust and contempt for 'illegal' immigrants. These right-wing groups miss a large part of this, not that they care, that a majority of these 'illegal' immigrants are not illegal but rather irregular, awaiting asylum appeals. The issue with this is that people have lost empathy towards those seeking asylum, and the spirit of asylum seems to have been lost. 

After reading, The Rule of Law by Sir Thomas Bingham, I have found myself more aware of the intricacies which are offered by the Rule of law and understanding the use of the term in a modern democracy. The recent developments in America under the Trump administration have raised alarms globally for Human rights, including the right to a fair trial which is a fundamental component of the Rule of Law. 

In this post, I will discuss whether or not a contract can be confirmed by a simple hand gesture or even just a head nod. Can these universal forms of communication be used to confirm a contract?