Robert Spicer
Legal Aid and Charity
No society can legitimately call itself civilised if a sick person is denied medical aid because of lack of means. Aneurin Bevan 1947....
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Robert Spicer
May 23, 20122 min read
Employment of children: Beecroft
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...
Robert Spicer
May 16, 20123 min read
Sam Hallam
Miscarriages of justice The quashing of the conviction of Sam Hallam may remind readers of the following: Guildford Four. In summary, a...
Robert Spicer
May 10, 20122 min read
Law Reform Proposals
In 1986 Lord Gifford QC published proposals for the reform of the justice system, described as a realisable manifesto for a complete...
Robert Spicer
May 6, 20122 min read
Compensation awards
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...
Polly Lord
Apr 25, 20128 min read
Glossary
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...
Robert Spicer
Apr 11, 20125 min read
Queen's Counsel
The rank of QC (Queen’s Counsel) has been awarded, for at least 400 years, to advocates (mostly barristers) who have been recognised,...
Robert Spicer
Apr 4, 20127 min read
Alternative legal practice
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...
Robert Spicer
Mar 25, 20122 min read
Money and the law
Each wanton judge new penal statutes drawLaws grind the poor, and rich men rule the law Goldsmith, The Traveller A lawyer with his...
Polly Lord
Mar 22, 20122 min read
Budget 2012
Yesterday, I found myself in a rather unusual position…I found myself applauding the Conservatives. Now, this is not usually a position I...
Robert Spicer
Mar 11, 20122 min read
Wasted costs in Employment Tribunals
Employment law advisers should be well aware of the risk of wasted costs orders in the employment tribunal, and should take note of the...
Robert Spicer
Mar 11, 20121 min read
Operation Relentless – Avon and Somerset Police
While Chambers does not usually foray into criminal law, today we will make a small exception on this blog. Operation Relentless is...
Robert Spicer
Mar 11, 20123 min read
Horse-racing: Health and Safety
Leading racehorse trainer prosecuted for health and safety failings With Cheltenham Festival coming up this week, it seems appropriate to...
Robert Spicer
Mar 3, 20122 min read
Employment Tribunal jurisdiction
Work overseas Case Ravat v Halliburton Manufacturing and Services Ltd [2012] UKSC 1 Statute reference Employment Rights Act 1996,...
Robert Spicer
Feb 27, 20123 min read
The socially acceptable drug addict
When we use the phrase “drug addict”, the image of criminals and homeless people appears in our mind. These people that rob, steal and...
Robert Spicer
Feb 22, 20121 min read
Pressure to dilute employment rights
Those of us who offer legal advice in Bristol, and particularly those who profess expertise in employment law, need to consider their...
Robert Spicer
Feb 16, 20124 min read
Recent awards in discrimination cases
Those of us who provide legal advice in Bristol, and particularly those who regard themselves as expert in supplying advice on employment...
Robert Spicer
Feb 10, 20121 min read
The Bristol pound
Earlier this week it was announced that Bristol would be getting its own currency. Predominantly featured in the areas that have a high...
Robert Spicer
Feb 3, 20122 min read
Housing
Yesterday, Bristol City Council announced plans to assist first-time buyers through a new scheme, to be operated in conjunction with...
Robert Spicer
Feb 3, 20121 min read
Recent Bristol Health and Safety prosecution
CR Construction (SW) Ltd, a Bristol building firm, has been fined after HSE inspectors found inadequate hygiene facilities at its site in...
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