Over the last few days I have received out of the blue via my Contact Page two unsolicited tributes to what I have been trying to achieve through my blogs over the last 18 months. Continue reading “Some musings about my blogs – 18 months on”
Author: Henry Brooke
I am a retired judge. I was formerly chair of the Prisoners of Conscience Appeal Fund, and am the sole patron of the Public Law Project. My work for the Slynn Foundation and Peace Brigades International (UK) involved me in helping justice systems in Eastern Europe and beleaguered human rights defenders, particularly in Central and South America. I am married, with four children and seven grandchildren.
Sitting Long Hours
Now that our Ministry of Justice is yet again canvassing the idea of courts sitting unsocial hours, Continue reading “Sitting Long Hours”
Rights and the Legal Aid calamity – A brand new website
I am always pleased when I receive messages from people who appreciate what I have written in some of these blogs. Continue reading “Rights and the Legal Aid calamity – A brand new website”
Another memory of Lord Denning in his old age
One of the delights I have enjoyed from writing this blog has been when old friends have contacted me as a result of something I have written: Continue reading “Another memory of Lord Denning in his old age”
My Welsh Grandfather
In my piece about the late Lord Griffiths, I mentioned the fact that at one time my grandfather was vicar of Blaenavon, Continue reading “My Welsh Grandfather”
What is the meaning of the discount rate and why does it matter?
I posted my first blog on the origins of the Lord Chancellor’s power to fix discount rates at 7 pm two nights ago. Continue reading “What is the meaning of the discount rate and why does it matter?”
The origins of the statutory discount rate for lump sum personal injury awards
The announcement last Monday of a new prescribed interest rate to be used in the calculation of general damages for future pecuniary loss made me reach back deep into my memory to recall how the Lord Chancellor first acquired any statutory powers in this matter. Continue reading “The origins of the statutory discount rate for lump sum personal injury awards”
The appointment of the new Lord Chief Justice
Yesterday the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) announced the arrangements for the appointment of a new Lord Chief Justice, Continue reading “The appointment of the new Lord Chief Justice”
Sir Nicholas Wall
One of the finest family law judges of our times has just died at his own hand at the age of 71. Continue reading “Sir Nicholas Wall”
The Law Commission and the protection of official data
I spent three of the happiest years of my working life just over 20 years ago as Chairman of the Law Commission. Continue reading “The Law Commission and the protection of official data”
Henry Brooke 