Tag: law
When Blocking Hotels Forces the Bigger Solution
The High Court ruling in Epping has been hailed as a victory for local democracy. The council successfully argued that the Home Office may...
When the Law Itself Stands Trial
Jury Equity in the UK In Britain we speak of being judged by “a jury of our peers.” On the surface, this means that...
Never Plead Guilty
The First Act of Defiance The first act of defiance against tyranny is simple: never plead guilty. If recent cases have shown us anything,...
When a Bad Judgment Becomes a Future Defence
The acquittal of Labour councillor Ricky Jones — who on video made a throat-slitting gesture and declared that far-right protesters should have their throats...