by Kris | Sep 11, 2012 | Criminal law, Miscellany, Public law
I’ve been watching the reaction by serving police constables across the country to Theresa May’s indication that police pensions will be drastically reduced – and they’re not happy. The Police pension scheme was last reviewed in 2006 –...
by Kris | Jul 21, 2012 | Criminal law, Miscellany, Public law
Say hello to my local newsagent, Hamdy Shahein. He’s the guy on the left holding the unauthorised balloons. Those in the know will know that Hamdy is one of the lynch-pins of our community. He likes to get in the spirit of things – and today, being the day...
by Kris | Jul 11, 2012 | Public law
I’m amazed the case against the Government’s placement of missiles on the roof of the Fred Wigg estate in Leytonstone got off the ground, even on a “Human rights” basis, before it got shot down at the Royal Courts of Justice yesterday. While I...
by Kris | Jun 4, 2012 | DIY Law, Non-legal help, Public law
You may not be making a multi-million pound bid for a licence to operate your business, but you are entitled to have Government officials exercise their discretion and decision-making in an open and fair manner. So how would you challenge a decision by a Minister,...
by Kris | Apr 27, 2012 | Criminal law, Public law
“Crap! Robin Hood airport is closed. You’ve got a week and a bit to get your shit together otherwise I’m blowing the airport sky high!!” While much has been written about whether the above tweet sent by Paul Chambers to his girlfriend is indeed...
by Kris | Apr 23, 2012 | Miscellany, Public law, Supreme Court of the United States
Carl Gardner recently blogged about “Written constitutions, a warning from America” and noted his bemusement that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act could be “struck down” by the Judicial Branch as being...
