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The ruling makes it much less clear which side the Supreme Court will take on Tuesday – and drags the judiciary deeper into political controversy.
Lord Reed’s presidency will hopefully lead to a return to a humbler, more traditional approach to the balance between the judiciary and Parliament.
The specifics of the case warrant all the critical scrutiny they’re receiving, but we must not lose sight of the bigger picture.
The Home Secretary is afloat on a sargasso sea of returning jihadis, human rights laws, bewildering intelligence, gaps in the law – and a shrieking media.
Law and Justice’s agenda is being wildly misunderstood – or misrepresented – by its critics and enjoys the strong support of the voters.
Thirty thousand people a year are imprisoned in awful conditions, without any release date, and with no trial or judicial oversight.
David Lammy and the Social Mobility Commission both made a big splash on the basis of weak evidence and flawed assumptions.
Lady Hale offers ministers a double-edged sword when she suggests that they play a role in senior appointments to the bench.
The European Court of Justice has always played fast and loose with the law to drive forward EU integration.
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After we leave the EU, there will still be cross-border disputes that individuals and businesses need to settle.
The modern state is intended to restrain those who seek a monopoly on power. Such people naturally resent it when that system works.
Law enforcement has been misused to target political opponents. We must be wary to ensure the UK does not become complicit.