Practical Law

When Charles Babbage designed  the world’s first electronic computer between 1833 and 1871, he probably didn’t turn his mind to the use that might be made of such a device. Advance 145 years and we all see that rather than being essentially devices for carrying out mathematical calculations they are now the biggest platform for … Continue reading Anti-social media →

When Elizabeth Truss took her oath of office to become Lord Chancellor she swore that ” I,  Elizabeth Truss, do swear that in the office of Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain I will respect the rule of law, defend the independence of the judiciary and discharge my duty to ensure the provision of resources … Continue reading Judges: They may not need love but they do deserve protection →

Those of you who do not read the popular press or have been stuck on a desert island for the past few years will not know Pippa Middleton. Ms Middleton is the younger sister of Catherine ( Kate) Middleton, now Duchess of Cambridge and wife to the future heir to the throne of the UK, … Continue reading Zombie cases: why suing the unknown can make sense →

The eighth in the series of Thomson Reuters Legal Debates took place on  1 September at the Canary Wharf Auditorium with the motion under debate being whether the judiciary, not just parliament, must address breached election promises. The Rt Hon David Lammy MP and Robert Palmer, Barrister, Monckton Chambers argued for the motion which was … Continue reading The limits of Law →