It’s the “nearest we are likely to approach to a universal secular religion”, thus writes the late, great and sorely missed Tom (Lord) Bingham in his book The Rule of Law. If that’s true, how assiduously are we keeping the faith?
The Coalition government will not be remembered for its policies on civil liberties or the constitution. The period from the election until the autumn will be seen as the phoney, or in Churchill’s words, “twilight” war. To come is the spending blitzkrieg that will define this government. We need to revive a theme equivalent to that current in 1939: no indiscriminate bombing of civilians.
Marc Weller reports on the Kosovo question & disputed statehood
This is the second of three articles on the policies of the coalition government. The first dealt with its approach to civil liberties. This covers matters relating to the constitution. The third will cover cuts. The articles are arranged in order of praise.
Hugh Tomlinson QC & Oliver Gayner assess the Supreme Court’s Hilary Term
Voting fiasco may give rise to increase in election litigation
The Chilcott inquiry has now heard its two star witnesses, the Prime Minister and his predecessors, though we have not been promised a report before the end of this year.
Geoffrey Bindman says there must be no hiding place for war criminals & torturers
Oliver Gayner & Hugh Tomlinson QC reflect on a busy first term for the Supreme Court
Charity evolved from an individual’s determination to help those not provided for by the state.
Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles
Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards
Lime Solicitors announces four promotions