Dr Jon Robins
NLJ columnist
Dr Jon Robins is an NLJ columnist, editor of The Justice Gap (Thejusticegap.com) and a lecturer at Brighton University in the criminology department. Newlawjournal.co.uk
NLJ columnist
Dr Jon Robins is an NLJ columnist, editor of The Justice Gap (Thejusticegap.com) and a lecturer at Brighton University in the criminology department. Newlawjournal.co.uk
Jon Robins questions the government’s decision to rule out a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Pat Finucane
Jon Robins , speaking to actor Ricky Tomlinson, investigates and provides an update on the case of the Shrewsbury 24
Jon Robins reports on the inevitable decision to review the Parole system
Jon Robins highlights the clashes between government & ‘activist lawyers’ over the treatment of migrants
In the light of the latest failed appeal against the conviction of Gordon Park for his wife’s murder, Jon Robins reviews the evidence
The relationship between the CCRC & MoJ has recently been described as ‘dysfunctional’. Jon Robins delves into the deeper issues
Jon Robins examines the potentially damaging impact of the COVID-19 crisis on jury trials
The pandemic has exposed the acute lack of investment in public services, including our justice system, says Jon Robins
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How forcefully can a litigant criticise a public authority before robust advocacy crosses the line into unreasonable conduct?
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