The principle of legality is a cornerstone of UK public law, guiding how courts interpret legislation that may affect fundamental rights. This article examines its meaning, constitutional significance, and recent judicial consideration.
(Judicial review – police use of facial recognition technology in London – Shaun Thompson and another v The Metropolitan Police Commissioner (2026) EWHC 915 (Admin)) The Recognition Software The Metropolitan Police Service (“MPS”) adopted live facial recognition technology (“LFR”) in September 2024. Under its policy, the technology is used across London to prevent and detect […]
Oscar Davies critiques recent court rulings on gender critical beliefs, arguing they misapply the law and risk undermining trans and non-binary rights. This summary explores how belief protection under the Equality Act may be eroding legal safeguards for trans people.
Recent proposals for the UK to leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) , and presumably to repeal the Human Rights Act 1998, demand a further analysis of the ECHR.
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