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
Independent panel to examine the need for Judicial Review reform
On Friday 31 July 2020, the Ministry of Justice launched an independent review into administrative law in order to determine whether there is a need for judicial review reform. This follows the … [Read more...] about Independent panel to examine the need for Judicial Review reform
Could standards for Artificial General Intelligence save humanity?
For those interested in some lockdown listening on Artificial Intelligence (AI), we recommend an interview with Stuart Russell broadcast on the UK's BBC Radio Four. Russell explains the critical … [Read more...] about Could standards for Artificial General Intelligence save humanity?
How should we regulate online targeting?
The Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) recently published a report on online targeting. Online targeting uses algorithmic systems to decide what content is shown to different people … [Read more...] about How should we regulate online targeting?
Carts and horses: The Key Differences between the Decisions on Prorogation
Over the course of six days in this past two weeks, the Divisional Court of England and Wales and the Inner House of the Court of Session of Scotland considered two very similar cases. The cases … [Read more...] about Carts and horses: The Key Differences between the Decisions on Prorogation
The Brexit Withdrawal Agreement deconstructed
The Withdrawal Agreement sets out the terms on which the UK will leave the EU. Since the Brexit process began, the content of the Withdrawal Agreement has been closely scrutinised and criticised both … [Read more...] about The Brexit Withdrawal Agreement deconstructed