Human rights: a straitjacket on liberty 19th June 201417th March 2021jonholbLeave a comment Whereas natural rights dating back to John Locke celebrated democracy, today’s human rights emasculate it.
Diversity damages justice 8th May 201417th March 2021jonholbLeave a comment The idea that we need more black, female or gay judges calls into question the objectivity of law.
Intolerance dolled up as ‘equality’ 28th November 201317th March 2021jonholbLeave a comment The Supreme Court judgment in the B&B / gay couple controversy shows how illiberal equality laws can be.
Why can’t the government get things done? 7th November 201317th March 2021jonholbLeave a comment Through rules, regulations and judicial review, British government has seriously emasculated itself.
A judicial coup d’etat in Britain 31st July 201327th July 2025jonholbLeave a comment Parliament has given the judiciary power to overturn its will with laws such as the Human Rights Act and the Equality Act. This is not democratic.
MoD litigation: making judges into gods of war 29th June 201317th March 2021jonholbLeave a comment The UK Supreme Court ruling that servicemen can sue the Ministry of Defence for negligence is a disaster for troop morale and the public good.
