In R v Adams [2020] UKSC 19 the Supreme Court considered the legality of an order made under the Northern Ireland regime of detention without trial which was in place between 1922 and 1971 (known as … [Read more...] about The Supreme Court considers the Carltona Principle does not apply where the clear wording of the statute implies otherwise
The Commencement of the Pre-Election Period (‘Purdah’)
As of Wednesday 6 November 2019, Parliament is dissolved and the pre-election period of sensitivity officially begins. This period is more commonly known and referred to as 'purdah'. It covers the … [Read more...] about The Commencement of the Pre-Election Period (‘Purdah’)
The hard realities of the EU Withdrawal Agreement
After being held in contempt of Parliament for failing to make available the Attorney-General's advice on the EU Withdrawal Agreement, the government has finally published it. That Legal … [Read more...] about The hard realities of the EU Withdrawal Agreement
Can a company stop a public authority from publishing materials?
The High Court judgment in Taveta Investments Ltd v Financial Reporting Council addresses a question that arises from time to time for all public law practitioners - can a company stop a … [Read more...] about Can a company stop a public authority from publishing materials?