John Keown believes post Purdy guidance threatens public safety & undermines justice
Peter Vaines explains the Queen’s speech
The Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill had its second reading last month. It is the latest instalment in a programme of constitutional reform, which the government has been pursuing in a leisurely and random fashion since it came into power in 1997.
Jennifer James believes a lot can be learned from our Euro neighbours
It is one thing for the courts to protect citizens from the arbitrary use of prosecutorial discretion resulting in abuse of process; quite another to require prosecutors to spell out the public interest criteria they will apply in relation to particular crimes, not least to particular instances of particular crimes. Circumstances are infinitely variable, especially when a case is hypothetical. Ms Purdy may never be assisted in suicide, by her husband or anyone else. For all we know, she may—like Mrs Pretty—end up dying a natural death in an English hospice. In short, Purdy seems unprecedented, unsound and unconstitutional.
Geoffrey Bindman warns against underestimating the power of the ballot box
A new chapter in legal history began today, 1 October 2009, when the new Supreme Court of the UK opened for business.
A senior judge has warned that the new Supreme Court will be more powerful than the House of Lords appellate committee.
The Parliamentary Standards Act 2009 (PSA 2009) received Royal Assent on 21 July 2009. It is a short piece of legislation consisting of a mere 15 sections and three schedules.
Is Public Law still public? asks Krishnendu Mukherjee
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