‘Tank Chasers’ Leigh Day Frequent Hoare’s

CSM EDITORIAL An anti-discrimination law that would prevent banks from blocking accounts over customers’ political views is to be tabled by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg. The former business secretary is proposing an amendment to the Digital Markets Bill to prevent banks from apparently blacklisting customers who hold ‘controversial’ views. The issue came to the fore recently when Nigel Farage complained about having his account closed at … Continue reading ‘Tank Chasers’ Leigh Day Frequent Hoare’s

Whatever Happened to Treason?

CSM EDITORIAL Amended several times over the centuries, Britain’s Treason Act of 1351 remains. However the last time it was used was in 1946 at the trial of William Joyce – otherwise known as Lord Haw-Haw. Joyce assisted Germany during World War II by broadcasting Nazi propaganda and was executed by hanging for treason. While the 665-year-old act has not been used in the modern … Continue reading Whatever Happened to Treason?