John Cooper KC
Barrister
John Cooper KC is a barrister specialising in human rights and criminal law at 25 Bedford Row (25bedfordrow.com). Newlawjournal.co.uk
Barrister
John Cooper KC is a barrister specialising in human rights and criminal law at 25 Bedford Row (25bedfordrow.com). Newlawjournal.co.uk
It’s time to recognise the benefits of restorative justice
Taxing times as Law Lords consider Jones v Garnett
A significant proportion of Tony Blair’s reforms have been forced upon him by crisis
The jurisprudential gold standard needs to be revisited
Is the balance of justice shifting too far in favour of victims?
Why do we allow revenge and neglect to play such major roles in our justice systems?
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Quinn Emanuel—James McSweeney
London promotion underscores firm’s investment in white collar and investigations
Ward Hadaway—Louise Miller
Private client team strengthened by partner appointment
NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal
Kate Gaskell, CEO of Flex Legal, reflects on chasing her childhood dreams underscores the importance of welcoming those from all backgrounds into the profession
NEWS
Overcrowded prisons, mental health hospitals and immigration centres are failing to meet international and domestic human rights standards, the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) has warned
Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals
Workplace stress was a contributing factor in almost one in eight cases before the employment tribunal last year, indicating its endemic grip on the UK workplace
In NLJ this week, Ian Smith, emeritus professor at UEA, explores major developments in employment law from the Supreme Court and appellate courts
Writing in NLJ this week, Kamran Rehman and Harriet Campbell of Penningtons Manches Cooper examine Operafund Eco-Invest SICAV plc v Spain, where the Commercial Court held that ICSID and Energy Charter Treaty awards cannot be assigned
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