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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
Aug 4
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July 2026
On the early release of prisoners
The political-media addiction to lengthy sentences, and its consequences
Jul 30
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"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
Jul 28
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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.
Jul 21
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Another new Prime Minister...
...and another new former Prime Minister
Jul 20
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A judgment for the ages, and my Prospect article
Do read this judgment - and my Prospect comment
Jul 17
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Trump's most extraordinary abuse of court comes to an end
A judge has made a splendid Order, which should be read in full.
Jul 16
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Suppose They Held a By-election and Nobody Came
The Farage stunt by-election in constitutional context
Jul 9
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Would you like this to be a daily law and policy blog again?
A call for new paying subscribers
Jul 8
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On FIFA overturning the Balogun suspension
A parable of a clever lawyer and a wise lawyer
Jul 7
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Constitutional change and a new Prime Minister
Why fundamental reform is more likely than before, but still unlikely
Jul 6
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For those of you interested in lore and culture
An alternative to the earnest law and policy drivel on this blog
Jul 6
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