the justice gap: High Court rejects doctors’ challenge over right to a fair trial in disciplinary cases
The justice gap blog have kindly re-posted a re-jigged version of my article about a legal challenge to the fairness […]
How to deal with allegations of bias against immigration judges
When I attend a Tribunal hearing, I usually bring my laptop and charger. And I type almost all the time, religiously. Where […]
Do the new GMC rules breach doctors’ rights to a fair trial?
The short answer is ‘no’, according to the High Court in R (British Medical Association) v The General Medical Council […]
New guidance on “deport first, appeal later” powers
New guidance is now available on the government’s “deport first, appeal later” policy and powers. The old guidance was deemed […]
Don’t hold back: why lawyers and social media need eachother
Lawyers are good at holding back. It can be an important choice for advocates in the courtroom defending someone or as […]
What are the consequences of failing to attend a professional disciplinary hearing?
Potentially disastrous. Especially if you are accused of dishonest conduct, according to the recent High Court case of Katharine Elizabeth […]
Strategic Litigation on Modern Slavery in Global Value Chains
I’ve written before about what the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA 2015) might mean for those affected, including businesses whose […]
Birmingham leaves hundreds of SEN children in the lurch
Transfers from primary to secondary school can be a worrying time for parents. More so when their children have special educational […]
Never mind the haters: sexism and the legal profession
Sat in the whitewashed basement at BPP Law School, listening to another pep talk about how best to secure a training position at […]