This is an argument in favour of reform to the UK’s electoral system, in which change I have long believed. The Tablet, 2009.
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Category Archives: The Tablet
The International Criminal Court And The Prosecution Of The President Of Sudan
Is it right for the Court to be pursuing heads of government, and even heads of state? The Tablet, 2009.
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28 Day Detention
Why did the UK government drop its insistence on 28 day detention before charge? is the initiative gone away for ever? The Tablet, 2008.
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The Morality Of Direct Action In A Democracy
A piece on disobedience to the law stimulated by the recent acquittal of environmental activists on charges of criminal damage. The Tablet, October 2008.
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Prosecuting War Crimes
A discussion of the recent activities of the International Criminal Court, in particular in relation to Sudan and the effort to secure prosecution of the President there. The Tablet, August 2008.
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Anonymous Witnesses
These are my comments on an important house of lords decision setting aside a verdict of murder based on the use of anonymous witnesses. The Tablet, July 2008.
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