No society can legitimately call itself civilised if a sick person is denied medical aid because of lack of means. Aneurin Bevan 1947....

In 1815 Robert Owen toured the main factories of Britain. He observed that “in some large factories from one-fourth to one-fifth of the...

Miscarriages of justice The quashing of the conviction of Sam Hallam may remind readers of the following: Guildford Four. In summary, a...

In 1986 Lord Gifford QC published proposals for the reform of the justice system, described as a realisable manifesto for a complete...

The Ogden Tables These Tables took their name from Michael Ogden QC who was the chair of the working party which first drew them up. They...

The following is a provisional explanation of words and phrases which appeared in last week’s blog and which in my experience I have had...

The rank of QC (Queen’s Counsel) has been awarded, for at least 400 years, to advocates (mostly barristers) who have been recognised,...

The practice of law in an alternative way attempts to address the fact that the poor are denied justice and to resist the fact that law...

Each wanton judge new penal statutes drawLaws grind the poor, and rich men rule the law Goldsmith, The Traveller A lawyer with his...

Yesterday, I found myself in a rather unusual position…I found myself applauding the Conservatives. Now, this is not usually a position I...

Employment law advisers should be well aware of the risk of wasted costs orders in the employment tribunal, and should take note of the...

While Chambers does not usually foray into criminal law, today we will make a small exception on this blog. Operation Relentless is...

Leading racehorse trainer prosecuted for health and safety failings With Cheltenham Festival coming up this week, it seems appropriate to...

Work overseas Case Ravat v Halliburton Manufacturing and Services Ltd [2012] UKSC 1 Statute reference Employment Rights Act 1996,...

When we use the phrase “drug addict”, the image of criminals and homeless people appears in our mind. These people that rob, steal and...

Those of us who offer legal advice in Bristol, and particularly those who profess expertise in employment law, need to consider their...

Those of us who provide legal advice in Bristol, and particularly those who regard themselves as expert in supplying advice on employment...

Earlier this week it was announced that Bristol would be getting its own currency. Predominantly featured in the areas that have a high...

Yesterday, Bristol City Council announced plans to assist first-time buyers through a new scheme, to be operated in conjunction with...

CR Construction (SW) Ltd, a Bristol building firm, has been fined after HSE inspectors found inadequate hygiene facilities at its site in...