Date
10th Dec 2025
Partners
Home Alone and the Law: Were Kevin McCallister’s Traps Ingenious or Unlawful?
Catherine Crampton
Kevin McCallister’s festive ingenuity has entertained audiences for decades- but what happens when his traps are examined through the eyes of the law? This session explores how Home Alone might play out in real life. Could Kevin’s actions amount to self-defence or something more serious? Might the burglars have a legal case of their own? Join us as we test movie magic against real-world legal principles and decide whether Kevin’s creativity makes him a hero… or a lawbreaker.
Date: Wednesday 10th December
Time: 18:00-19:30
Location: University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus
Join us at the University of Gloucestershire for a series of talks and discussions about the festive season. Our academic experts will be covering a wide variety of topics across the week, taking a deep dive into our winter traditions and how they have evolved over time. This event is open to school and college groups, as well as members of the public. Early booking is recommended. Please submit your interest via this form: https://forms.office.com/e/q3g...