BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN AND JAMIE FOSTER It is a peculiar truth of the modern age that the institutions we assume to be most solid—the pillars of the state—are often the most vulnerable to decay. We imagine the law as a kind of granite edifice, blindfolded and impartial, weighing evidence in her scales without fear or favour. The reality, as any honest observer of recent history … Continue reading The Hanging Judge and the Factory of Truth
BY SEAN WALSH The amusingly Dickensian Lord Sumption, doubtless still writing that final ruling on the perduring Chancery matter of Jarndyce vs Jarndyce, has temporarily removed his wig in favour of a clerical collar, to better sermonise on the state’s treatment of Lucy Connolly. “I shall not waste any sympathy on Mrs Connolly” he reassured us last week, as if “sympathy” were some auditable or … Continue reading The Tragic Cleverness of Lord Sumption
You may view society’s well-being as intrinsically linked to the strength of its family units. If you look throughout history, families have consistently formed the bedrock of communities, offering support and a sense of continuity. When you encounter changes or difficulties within these fundamental structures, established procedures become necessary. These procedures are designed to address the various personal circumstances that can affect your family life. … Continue reading Foundations of Family: Legal Considerations in the UK
BY GEORGE SIMM DCM Unveiling the Impact of Repealing the 2023 NI Legacy Act: A Catastrophic Blunder In examining the socialist government’s latest political disaster—its repeal of the 2023 Northern Ireland (NI) Legacy Act, as highlighted in the Policy Exchange paper released yesterday—I initially considered describing this move as foolish or ill-advised. However, such adjectives fall woefully short of capturing the deliberate undermining of the … Continue reading The Shame of Human Rights Jihadis
BY ALEX STORY A country with no faith, like an athlete with no belief, is just an empty husk. Labour abolished our ancient blasphemy laws in 2008 when it pertained to Christianity with the Church of England’s very own blessing. However, Labour is hinting at their reintroduction. Mainly, it would seem, to shield the religion of Islam from the bright lights of theological scrutiny. … Continue reading Going, Going, Gone
BY ANDREW TETTENBORN Monday’s judgment of the Court of Appeal in the Dartmoor wild camping case, which went against the landowners, will form a small footnote in the law books (“The word ‘recreation’ can include camping”) and be pasted in large letters on the trophy wall of such organisations as Ramblers UK and the Open Spaces Society. But it is rather more important than … Continue reading On Dartmoor Wild Camping
Gambling is an industry that’s stood the test of time by evolving as the world does. The landscape of online gambling changes on a regular basis due to new technology being implemented into the industry almost constantly. As a result, it’s more important than ever for those involved in its regulation to ensure that changes are benefitting the consumers who are actively playing poker in … Continue reading An Insight into Online Gambling Regulations in the UK
BY IAN MITCHELL The rule of law is at risk in Scotland today as there is a political wind blowing which is not friendly to a reciprocal relationship between the rulers and the ruled. This is by no means confined to Scotland, and the Westminster government has also been criticised for trying to “rule by decree”. But Britain has a robust parliament, which is at … Continue reading Judicial Secrecy in Scotland
EDITORIAL The Squires are not fond of petitions. Most often – like the petition arranged by Continuity Remain for Britain to stay in the EU – they are abused and skewed. Recently Sir Roger Scruton perhaps chose his words about the Chinese less carefully than he should have but his words on petitions were spot on when he said “tempted by a ‘one-click’ response to … Continue reading Legal Aid for Terror Attack Families
BY JAMIE FOSTER On June 20th the EU Parliament will vote on the new Copyright Directive. Contained within the proposals for the directive are two articles that could have a chilling effect on the way the internet operates. Article 11 provides for a ‘link tax.’ This is a tax payable every time anyone links to another source. The idea behind it is to ensure that … Continue reading Oppose Article 13
BY JAMIE FOSTER Alison Saunders has announced she is stepping down as head of the Crown Prosecution Service after five years in post. Hers has been a controversial tenure, leaving behind a mixed legacy. Her main ambition, to secure more convictions in sex cases, has led to a string of failures and near miscarriages of justice. High profile men have had their names dragged through … Continue reading Saunders’ Patchy Reign Over
