Access to justice: hope springs eternal – Speech by Lord Clarke of Stone-cum-Ebony

Posted July 20th, 2009 in civil justice, rule of law, speeches by sally

Access to justice: hope springs eternal (PDF)

Speech by Lord Clarke of Stone-cum-Ebony, Master of the Rolls

The Mary Ward Legal Advice Centre Annual Lecture, 15th July 2009

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

How the rule of law can avoid the world at war – The Times

Posted June 4th, 2009 in news, rule of law by sally

“The judge who heads Britain’s top court has warned that ‘popular emotion’ must not subvert the rule of law.”

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The Times, 4th June 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Call for Pakistan to Respect the Rule of Law – The Bar Council

Posted November 15th, 2007 in Pakistan, rule of law by sally

“The Heads of the Four Bars in England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland, North and South, have called for Pakistan’s leaders to reinstate the Rule of Law.”

Letter from Heads of the Four Bars

The Bar Council, 15th November 2007

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

British lawyers call on President Musharraf to reinstate rule of law – The Times

Posted November 9th, 2007 in constitutional law, news, Pakistan, rule of law by sally

“British lawyers are united in their condemnation of the treatment of lawyers in Pakistan and the dismissal of the Chief Justice and are calling for the re-instatement of the rule of law and the Constitution.”

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The Times, 8th November 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

The Importance of Civil Justice: Nationally and Internationally – Speech by Sir Anthony Clarke

Posted October 4th, 2007 in rule of law, speeches by sally

The Importance of Civil Justice: Nationally and Internationally (PDF)

Speech by Sir Anthony Clarke, Master of the Rolls

American Bar Association Conference, 3rd October 2007

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Impact of Terrorism on the Rule of Law – Speech by Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers

Posted October 4th, 2007 in rule of law, speeches, terrorism by sally

Impact of Terrorism on the Rule of Law (PDF)

Speech by Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales

American Bar Association Conference, 3rd October 2007

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Lawyers can no longer be quiet about Burma – The Times

Posted October 4th, 2007 in Burma, rule of law, special report by sally

“The international legal community, which provided inspiration for Burma’s founders, must voice its strong support to underpin the movement for democracy.”

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The Times, 3rd October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Bar Council calls on International Lawyers to counter Global Threats to Rule of Law – The Bar Council

Posted October 3rd, 2007 in international relations, news, rule of law by sally

“Speaking at a dinner to mark the Opening of the Legal Year on Monday evening, Chairman of the Bar, Geoffrey Vos QC has spoken out about the threats to the rule of law around the world. Vos said that promoting the rule of law is a fundamental instrument for forcing change in undemocratic regimes.”

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The Bar Council, 2nd October 2007

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk