CN v United Kingdom, App No.4239/08, 13 November 2012 – (2013) 56 EHRR 24
Written by: James Robottom The late Professor Conor Gearty KC memorably called the English tendency to view our law as the great protector of human rights and civil liberties an example of us living on “fantasy island”. Beware the English exceptionalism, he warned, of those who argue the common law offers, and has always offered, […]
Miller, Dos Santos, Pigney & others v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union [2017] UKSC 5
Written by: Helen Mountfield KC In Miller No 1, or the Article 50 case as it is often known, an 11-judge Supreme Court decided, by a 8-3 majority, that Parliamentary authority was required to permit the Prime Minister to invoke Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) following the Brexit referendum of 24 […]
Zara’s Week at Matrix
Our first day began with an induction from Lindsay, who made us feel very welcome and introduced us to the different teams at Matrix. We learnt about Matrix’s modern approach to legal work, for example through its use of terms like trainee and student placements instead of pupil and mini pupillage. After this, we were […]
Georgia’s Week at Matrix
I would like to begin by saying a huge thank you to Matrix for giving me the opportunity to undertake work experience here. This has been one of the most insightful weeks, and an unforgettable experience, and I am truly grateful for everything that Matrix has done to accommodate me and provide such a huge […]
Eshaal’s Week at Matrix
Day 1: The day began with a warm and general introduction to Matrix where I was greeted by friendly smiles from Lindsay and my fellow peers who I was spending the week with. Lindsay made us feel welcomed, explaining the areas the firm works in such as commercial and employment law whilst also introducing us […]