marcuscleaver · Pwr v DPP [2022] UKSC 2 Should waving a flag of a terrorist organisation be a strict liability offence requiring no intention on the part of the defendant? That question and the law’s impact on the freedom of expression is discussed in this
marcuscleaver · FirstPort Property Services Ltd v Settlers Court RTM Co. [2022] UKSC 1 The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 offered the ability for lessees in a block of flats to establish a Right to Manage Company. Unfortunately this sometimes led to a conflict
marcuscleaver · HM Attorney General v Crosland [2021] UKSC 58 Can the Supreme Court hear an appeal against a judgment it has itself made? In theory this sounds like a contradiction but this case explores the practical possibility. uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
marcuscleaver · McQuillan, McGuigan and McKenna [2021] UKSC 55 Two incidents from the Troubles raise questions about the state’s obligation to investigate deaths under the European Convention on Human Rights. uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com
The 12-page Sue Gray report was published yesterday and just about met the expectations of everyone who has been following party-gate closely. The report was about getting to the facts (not apportioning blame) and had already been stymied by the police so a damning indictment