A Victory Against British Colonialism
In a damning indictment it was held that nearby Mauritius had been forced to give up the islands in return for its independence in 1965 in contravention of the right to self-determination.
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People in glass houses…
…shouldn’t sue the Tate Gallery? It may only be mid-February but I think this decision is already a candidate for the most unusual case of 2019. In theory glass walls are the epitome of modern chic and an attractive prospect for any self-respecting millionaire on
Brexit limbo
Earlier on this evening prime minister Theresa May lost the meaningful vote on Brexit. Shortly afterwards Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn tabled a vote of no confidence in the government that will take place tomorrow evening. In the past such a large, significant and historic defeat for the government would have made such a vote a mere formality but these are not normal circumstances.
The ‘Gay Cake Case’
The ‘gay cake case’ as one of my YouTube commenters described it was decided upon yesterday by the Supreme Court. They asked whether I would be covering it in my podcast and I will in due course but this is just too tasty to miss
No-platforming is a failure to challenge racism
The recent decision by the New Yorker to disinvite former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon from an event left me a little perturbed. Don’t get me wrong, Bannon’s views on race, economics and politics in general are disgusting yet few people would seriously deny
Marriage is so last century
One of the most important social rights that has been won in recent years was gay marriage. The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 came into force in early 2014 and since then hundreds of people and their partners have taken advantage of the legislation.
No deal Brexit: Under prepared and overly optimistic
When it comes to Brexit no one can accuse the European Union of not being prepared. There are 68 notices on the European Commission’s website that cover a wide range of subject areas and outline the legal position after the UK leaves. Take, for example,
What the England defeat tells us about Brexit
Here is the latest cartoon from Matt in the Daily Telegraph: In the end it wasn’t to be. Gareth Southgate, Harry Kane and the England team did not make it to the World Cup final after losing to a superior Croatian team that demonstrated greater
Can Brexit be Cancelled?
Whether you are a remainer or a Brexiteer it is legally possible that we are so far along the road of Brexit that we couldn’t change our mind even if we wanted to. One person who wants to know for certain is Jolyon Maugham QC,
Reaction: The Pimlico Plumbers Case
Judgment was handed down today in the renowned Pimlico Plumbers case that has received a lot of media attention. At the heart of the case is one very simple question: how do we define what a worker is? The answer involves a careful analysis of