25 April 2012
Complaint handling: The BBC answers its critics
Sophie Kemp discusses the BBC's answer to the criticism of its complaints procedures and asks what other public bodies can learn from the BBC's new complaints process.
19 April 2012
The Public Sector Equality Duty: one year on and continuing uncertainty
Adam Chapman assesses the impact of the Public Sector Equality Duty.
11 April 2012
The Freedom of Information Act: Exposing the Inner Workings of Government?
Timing is everything for freedom of information requests. Emily Carter discusses a recent Information Tribunal decision.
2 April 2012
Police Appeals Tribunals: Fit for purpose?
Sophie Kemp, barrister in the Public Law team, discusses the effectiveness of the Police Appeals Tribunal.
26 March 2012
Constitutional law: Hard cases make…constitutional law?
The recent ruling by Mr Justice Charles (Nicklinson v Ministry of Justice [2012] EWHC 304 (QB)) brings vividly to life the sometimes arid question arising out of the separation of powers: are there matters on which the courts should not rule because to do so will trespass on the proper functions of the executive and the legislature in a democracy?