All articles by Joshua Rozenberg – Page 11
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OpinionListen to the judiciary
It’s down to judges to uphold the rule of law, last week’s Commonwealth Law Conference heard.
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NewsAssange conference booking sparks judicial boycott
Senior judges withdraw from the Commonwealth Law Conference because the WikiLeaks founder is a ‘fugitive from justice’.
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OpinionThe brightest and the bench
Has the senior judiciary reached a tipping point in terms of attracting candidates of the highest calibre?
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OpinionLegacy of a lay lord chancellor
Even if the Tories form the next government, it is hard to believe Chris Grayling will remain in post for long.
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OpinionTory human rights plight
Could the apparent lack of Tory commitment to a UK bill of rights spell the end for Chris Grayling?
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OpinionAccess to learning fund
How is the money raised from the sale of the College of Law’s goodwill and assets being spent?
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OpinionEnquiring into inquiries
Theresa May’s difficulty in finding someone to head a public inquiry into child abuse is symptomatic of deeper failures.
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OpinionEquality and difference
A heterosexual couple may struggle in their attempt to register as civil partners.
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OpinionParting shots
The outgoing chair of the SRA board remains committed to full independence for the regulator.
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OpinionLawyers, secrets and spies
Safeguards apply when the security services intercept information protected by privilege, but are they adequate?
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OpinionTaking a gamble – ‘cheating’ laws
A card player and a parish priest test the definition of cheating.
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OpinionSitting in judgement
The chairman of new press regulator Ipso will be rated on his ability to determine the public interest.
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OpinionNot right for the job?
Should the prime minister have given the post of lord chancellor to a non-lawyer who still harbours political ambitions?
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OpinionImportant changes in law
What were the most important legal developments of the past 30 years?
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OpinionWhy Inns of court may become a force to be reckoned with
Solicitors need to keep a close eye on the Inns of Court.
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OpinionGrieve: conventional wisdom
Dominic Grieve should be applauded for putting commitment to the rule of law ahead of his party’s short-term political advantage.
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OpinionUK constitution conundrum
The UK is one of only three democracies not to have codified their constitutions. Should it do so?
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OpinionNiqabs ban: fine ‘margin’
The ECtHR’s decision to uphold France’s burqa ban is politically convenient.
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OpinionBurning questions
Advocacy should be fearless but fair, allowing courts to develop law and establish the truth.