Bella’s Week at Matrix
My experience at Matrix Chambers has provided me with an invaluable insight into the intersection between barristers, solicitors and clients, reinforcing my motivation for pursuing a legal career. My first day commenced with an introduction to the other members of the work experience group in reception, followed by an induction session with Theo where we discussed what […]
Amara’s Week at Matrix
As someone who has never undertaken barrister work experience, I was extremely excited for this opportunity at Matrix. I have been unsure whether to go into the solicitor route into law or whether to become a barrister, and therefore, this work experience will provide me with the invaluable chance to learn more about this career […]
R (A) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] UKSC 37 and R (BF (Eritrea)) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] UKSC 38
Written by: Katy Sheridan Background On 30 July 2021, the Supreme Court handed down two judgments. Each had different contexts but one common legal issue: when is a policy unlawful? In A, the appellant brought a judicial review against the Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme Guidance. He argued that omissions in the Guidance created an […]
The Belmarsh Case: Liberty, Security, and the Rule of Law
A v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2004] UKHL 56 | Author: Jack Boswell