Why Trump’s lawsuit against the BBC is not going well for him
How he has fallen into a discovery trap of his own making
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On the early release of prisoners
The political-media addiction to lengthy sentences, and its consequences
"The best time to fix a roof is..."
We have three years to protect our constitutional arrangements before a possible radical illiberal majority at the next General Election
No, the Justice Secretary does not need to be a lawyer
Why it is far more important to have an effective politician as Lord Chancellor, rather than somebody who happens to be legally qualified.
Another new Prime Minister...
...and another new former Prime Minister
A judgment for the ages, and my Prospect article
Do read this judgment - and my Prospect comment
Trump's most extraordinary abuse of court comes to an end
A judge has made a splendid Order, which should be read in full.
Suppose They Held a By-election and Nobody Came
The Farage stunt by-election in constitutional context
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On FIFA overturning the Balogun suspension
A parable of a clever lawyer and a wise lawyer