Happy anniversary? 30 years of the Children Act – New Law Journal
‘On the 30th anniversary of the Children Act, David Burrows reflects on the state of children’s rights.’
New Law Journal, 28th November 2019
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
Category: legal history
The Lord Chief Justice gives the Pilgrim Fathers Lecture 2019 – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘The Lord Chief Justice gives the Pilgrim Fathers Lecture 2019.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 15th November 2019
Source: www.judiciary.uk
Tom Spencer: The Sovereignty of Parliament, the Rule of Law, and the High Court of Parliament – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘The treatment of ouster clauses in R (Privacy International) v Investigatory Powers Tribunal has been said to violate parliamentary sovereignty. This post disagrees. That assertion, it argues, misapprehends the rule of law as founded upon the sovereignty of “Parliament” by “the High Court of Parlyament” as recognised in the Crown and Parliament Recognition Act 1689. The separation of the supreme court from the legislature in O’Connell v R, and the creation of the Supreme Court by the Constitutional Reform Act 2005, undo neither the parliamentary character of the Court nor its participation in the sovereignty of Parliament. This view supports the dicta of Lord Carnwath in Privacy International, with whom Lady Hale and Lord Kerr agreed, that courts may refuse to recognise or enforce ouster clauses.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 18th July 2019
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Landmarks in law: when female lawyers were declared ‘people’ – The Guardian
‘Gwyneth Bebb was born in Oxford in 1889. She was the sixth woman to study law at Oxford University, reading jurisprudence at St Hugh’s College. She completed her studies in 1911 with first class marks, yet she didn’t formally graduate because women at the time couldn’t be awarded degrees.’
The Guardian, 15th February 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
The Women Behind The Universal Declaration of Human Rights – Rights Info
‘Hannah Swirsky, Campaigns Officer at René Cassin, outlines why the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a time for celebration, but also for remembrance of the unsung role of women in the Declaration, and, realising their legacies today.’
Rights Info, 10th December 2018
Source: rightsinfo.org
Speech by Lord Justice Singh: Racial Equality and the Law – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Speech by Lord Justice Singh: Racial Equality and the Law,’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 14th November 2018
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
The history of The Declaration of the Rights of the Child – OUP Blog
‘Virtually every news cycle seems to feature children as victims of military actions, gun violence, economic injustice, racism, sexism, sexual abuse, hunger, underfunded schools, unbridled commercialism—the list is endless. Each violates our sense of what childhood ought to be and challenges what we believe childhood has always been.’
OUP Blog, 5th November 2018
Source: blog.oup.com
The history and importance of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council – OUP Blog
‘The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) signifies different things to different people. It is both a court and an advisory body. It rules on disputes ranging from the personal, such as the inheritance of a hereditary title amid accusations of historic infidelity, to those of great public importance, such as the validity of elections, or significant commercially, such as the ownership or control of Turkey’s largest mobile phone company. It renders advice to a Queen and a Sultan and sits as the final court for 30 overseas jurisdictions, including three republics. It is at the same time an anachronism and a functioning part of many modern systems of justice. For some it is a hanging court, and for others an upholder of human rights.’
OUP Blog, 4th June 2018
Source: blog.oup.com
Speech by Sir Brian Leveson: The Pursuit of Criminal Justice – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Speech by Sir Brian Leveson: The Pursuit of Criminal Justice.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 26th April 2018
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Speech by Sir James Munby: Changing families – family law yesterday, today and tomorrow – a view from south of the Border – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Speech by Sir James Munby: Changing families – family law yesterday, today and tomorrow – a view from south of the Border.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 21st March 2018
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Inquiries into historical events have a troubled past: will history repeat itself?- UK Human Rights Blog
‘The announcement of a statutory inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal may be a major step towards uncovering the truth for those affected. But an inquiry into historical events has its own unique challenges and potential pitfalls. Before it even commences, can the Government ensure the inquiry retains the confidence of victims, families and the public?’
UK Human Rights Blog, 10th November 2017
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Hamilton for lawyers – New Law Journal
‘How can a hip-hop musical become an inspiration for mediators? Richard Harrison shares his thoughts & a few plot spoilers below…’
New Law Journal, 15th September 2017
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
Devolution in England: a review – UCL Constitution Unit
‘On Monday 10 April Professor Tony Travers of the London School of Economics (LSE) spoke at a Constitution Unit seminar on devolution in England. The talk covered the history of English devolution, international comparisons, and some thoughts for the future amidst the current Brexit-dominated political landscape. Kasim Khorasanee reports.’
UCL Constitution Unit, 24th April 2017
Source: www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unit
Speech by Mr Justice Singh: Divided by a common language – American and British perspectives on constitutional law – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Divided by a common language: American and British perspectives on constitutional law.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 27th February 2017
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Graham John Wheeler: Referendums That Time Forgot – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘It is well known that the first national referendum in the UK was the 1975 poll on EEC membership. It is also quite well known that A.V. Dicey called for the introduction of the referendum into British politics from the 1880s onwards as a means of defeating Irish home rule. This episode was the subject of an exchange between Dominic Chambers QC and Lord Sumption in the Article 50 case.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 17th February 2017
Source: www.ukconstitutionallaw.org
Freedom’s banner – Counsel
‘The legal and practical issues surrounding street demonstrations have remained remarkably similar over the 200 years since the idea of peaceful demonstrations was first thought of.’
Counsel, October 2016
Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk
Attorney General Speech at the Royal Courts of Justice – Attorney General’s Office
‘Attorney General Jeremy Wright QC MP’s speech at the Lord Chancellor’s swearing in ceremony.’
Attorney General’s Office, 21st July 2016
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
