Category Archives: Justice system

The government’s ‘concessions’ over secret courts are not concessions at all

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed Spooks as much as the next person, although I lost interest once the characters played by Rupert Penry Jones and Hermione Norris were bumped off. Along with most people, I have no illusions as … Continue reading →

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We have only ourselves to blame

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

I spent this weekend on a yoga retreat.  It wasn’t terribly successful as on Sunday morning I fell down the stairs and sprained my ankle, rendering any further participation in sun salutations or downward facing dogs nigh on impossible.  As … Continue reading →

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Getting away with murder

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

Last week I had the pleasure of having lunch with barrister Henrietta Hill.  We were at university together more years ago than would be polite to disclose.  I’ll admit to being slightly jealous that she has managed to achieve far … Continue reading →

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Dispel the health and safety myth? It’s more than my job’s worth

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

I have to admit I have never actually attended the St Albans annual Shrove Tuesday pancake race, even though it takes place 10 minutes from where I live.  In fact, I don’t think I had even heard of it until … Continue reading →

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Insure your way to justice

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

I am instinctively distrustful of insurance companies, despite the fact that a good portion of my monthly income goes into their coffers to keep my car on the road, the roof over my head and, in theory at least, provide … Continue reading →

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