This paper explores constitutional points arising from from the devolution of powers in Wales.
14 Aug 2014
This talk focuses on the broad range of remedies available in claims for breach of confidence and
misuse of private information and under Article 8 ECHR and the Data Protection Act 1998. It considers
the central building-blocks of such actions and discusses tactical considerations for public lawyers.
25 Apr 2014
This talk and accompanying paper discusses the interaction between public law equality challenges and claims for damages for discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
9 May 2014
This paper and accompanying talk discuss the interaction between public law equality challenges and claims for damages for discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
This talk and accompanying paper looks at recent developments in the application of the principle of just satisfaction in a commercial context , including the Infinis case , and other examples of using human rights grounds to obtain substantive commercial results.
The Mau Mau case made legal history in 2013 when the British Government compensated and issued an apology to 5 ,000 Kenyans who had been tortured whilst detained by the British colony prior to independence in 1963. This paper outlines the factual and legal issues which arose in the course of the litigation.
12 May 2014
All the public sector Ombudsmen have a power to make recommendations as to how the injustice arising out of any maladministration they identify may be remedied. This paper and appendix discusses what remedies an Ombudsman complaint can secure and how to make effective us of the schemes.
This paper discusses the strategies and practical issues arising at the following key points in the conduct of a ‘classic’ police law action.
This article highlights the possible effect of the introduction of a damages remedy on commercial entities , both as would-be claimants and as potential defendants (or interested parties) , and on public authorities engaged in the commercial sector.
This talk and associated paper deals with rights of access to information held by public authorities – especially under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (“FOIAâ€) and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (“EIRâ€); It also covers judicial review in information privacy cases about the retention/disclosure of information by public authorities , involving Data Protection Act 1998 (“DPAâ€) and/or Article 8 of the Convention.
20 Jan 2014
Obtaining and disclosing information gives rise to a number of potential legal issues. In addition to possible criminal penalties , there are a number of civil causes of action which may be available to those who feel their private or personal information has been unlawfully obtained , stored , or used. This paper discusses these causes of action.
The award of just satisfaction is not an automatic consequence of a finding by the
European Court of Human Rights that there has been a violation of a right guaranteed by the
European Convention on Human Rights or its Protocols. This paper sets out the formal and substantive requirements for submitting claims for just satisfaction.
17 Apr 2014