Many of us have been very worried about the ease with which children can now access material on the Internet of a sexual, violent, or other inappropriate character. Continue reading “Age Verification: Protecting Children on TV and the Internet”
Author: Henry Brooke
The new AdviceLocal postcode tool
From time to time I have been able to point people towards really helpful websites when they are struggling to find good sources of reliable information about their rights, or about the rights of those they are trying to help. Continue reading “The new AdviceLocal postcode tool”
PIPs: My evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee
Two weeks ago I received a letter from the Rt Hon Frank Field MP, which asked me for replies to five questions in relation to the Inquiry his Committee is conducting into PIP and ESA assessments. Continue reading “PIPs: My evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee”
The case of Liam Allan: failings in prosecution disclosure
The case of Liam Allan has attracted widespread national publicity, far beyond the world populated only by lawyers and legal journalists. Continue reading “The case of Liam Allan: failings in prosecution disclosure”
My Monday message to the Criminal Bar Association
Yesterday I was the guest writer for the Monday message to the 4,000 members of the Criminal Bar Association. Continue reading “My Monday message to the Criminal Bar Association”
My talk at the Hackney Law Centre
This is the text of the talk I gave at the Annual General Meeting of the Hackney Law Centre in Dalston last night. Continue reading “My talk at the Hackney Law Centre”
Possession hearings & the closure of Lambeth County Court
Our court system is on its knees. Continue reading “Possession hearings & the closure of Lambeth County Court”
Poor decision-making, Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) and PIP appeals
Last night I spoke at an event in Gray’s inn which bore the title: The Citizen and the State: Poor decision-making and the role of the pro bono Bar. Continue reading “Poor decision-making, Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) and PIP appeals”
The LASPO Review: (2) My address to the Bar Conference
There are just a few moments in life that one will never forget. Continue reading “The LASPO Review: (2) My address to the Bar Conference”
Lord Burnett’s speech to the Criminal Cases Review Commission
Yesterday I attended a conference to mark the 20th anniversary of the Criminal Cases Review Commission. Continue reading “Lord Burnett’s speech to the Criminal Cases Review Commission”