A circular argument
The high court bench has retired now to consider its judgment in the case of whether parliament has a say in triggering article 50. If not, the government can take …
rule of law
See you in court
I am having difficulty explaining to people from other countries what’s going on in the High Court at the moment. There is a case brought by Gina Miller, a fund …
Vince Cable: A transition from governance built around nation states
What will be the most important priority for the future well-being of both people and our planet? Making a transition from governance built around nation states to one with a …
Vince Cable: A transition from governance built around nation states Read More »
Keeping the government within the law
A previous blog post has noted the importance of the government not only making the law but adhering to the law itself. In our conception of the rule of law, …
The worst day in history
Today is the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden, when the invading army led by James IV of Scotland into England met with disaster on the Northumbrian fells. A …
Create court for Syria judgment
In the Independent, 3 September 2013 Amid all the arguments over whether and in what circumstances military action against Syria might be in accordance with international law, do not forget …
Does the government obey the law?
It must hurt when, in government, you are defeated by the opposition. Still more so when you thought you had the votes lined up on your side, but you never …
Syria: the next best thing
He’d lost the debate before he even opened his mouth. To summon back Britain’s MPs from the four corners of the earth during the summer recess needs an urgent case: …
History is bunk
Royal Navy warship HMS Westminster docks in Gibraltar so that the British government can show it is not going to be intimidated by Spanish protests at the border. Spain, which …
What should parking pay for?
Away from the big picture of world trade and globalisation, let’s look at the important issue of parking charges. What should it cost to park a car outside your house? …