The Cab Rank Rule
In his blog for the Human Rights Hub, Edwin Cameron criticised Ms Dinah Rose QC, the President of Magdalen, for ...
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For Whom the Bell Tolls: “Contract” in the Gig Economy
Are Uber drivers ‘limb (b) workers’ and so entitled to fundamental statutory rights such as the minimum wage and ...
The Human Rights Act, 1998
A striking feature of the history of Europe since the ending of WW II has been the origin, development, ...
Enhancing the UK Parliament’s Scrutiny of Human Rights: A Case for Improved Government Reporting
Parliaments are increasingly recognised as vital actors for ensuring governments’ implementation of both human ...
Classism, Hate Crime and the Law Commission’s Consultation Paper 250: Lessons from Discrimination Law
In the context of hate crime, class has two main analytical roles. First, it can be a ground of hate crime in ...
Statement by Edwin Cameron, Retired Justice, South African Constitutional Court: The President of Magdalen prosecutes a homophobic case to deny LGBTIQ persons in the Cayman Islands equal rights
Statement by Edwin Cameron, Retired Justice, South African Constitutional Court.
The President of Magdalen ...
The Genocide Amendment: Why is the UK Government dragging its feet? (Part I)
On 7 December 2020, the House of Lords debated the Trade Bill that defines the UK’s post-Brexit trade ...
The Genocide Amendment: Suitability of the High Court (Part II)
In the previous post, I highlighted the UK Government’s reluctance to endorse the Genocide Amendment. A central ...
Rhodes Must Fall (with Rekgotsofetse Chikane)
This episode is part of a four-part series in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In this episode, guest ...
Can trans children consent to puberty blocking drugs? The High Court of England and Wales doubts it.
If you are a transgender child living in England and Wales, what treatment can the NHS offer you? Until recently, ...
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Municipio de Mariana Ors v BHP Plc BHP Ltd – “access [to justice] denied”
On 09 November 2020, Mr Justice Turner of the High Court, handed down a judgment that denied the jurisdiction of ...
UK’s ‘no notice’ immigration policy unlawfully interfered with the right to access to justice, holds Court of Appeal
Until March 2019, the UK operated an immigration policy – set out in Chapter 60 of the General Instructions to ...
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