Articles and Downloads
A collection of articles, interviews and podcasts involving Matrix members.
Sentencing guidelines for environmental offences and the categorisation of harm (Environment Agency v Lawrence) – Jamas Hodivala QC
Corporate Crime analysis: The Court of Appeal examined an issue of principle regarding categorisation of harm for the purpose of the sentencing guidelines for environmental offences. The sole ground of appeal concerned whether the sentencing judge’s approach erred in conflating steps 3 and 4 of the guidelines; step 3 of which does not expressly permit […]
Webinar: Media Law Update
Date: Thursday 12th November 2020 Topics for discussion included: The Sun in Hollywood: Lessons from Depp v NGN Harry Potter to HS2: Known Persons Unknown An unauthorised dossier: Gubarev v Orbis This webinar is made available for general information purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such […]
The Matrix Law Pod Series 2 Episode 3: Build Back Better – Lisa Nandy On The US Elections And Beyond
This week Richard Hermer QC, Murray Hunt and Helen Mountfield QC speak to Lisa Nandy, Shadow Foreign Secretary and Labour MP for Wigan. Listen as they discuss topics including the results of the US election, the UK’s international reputation and influence, when it is appropriate for the UK to intervene militarily overseas to prevent crimes […]
Case Comment: Depp v News Group Newspapers, Libel claim locked down – Kirsten Sjøvoll
The much anticipated judgment in Depp v News Group Newspapers ([2020] EWHC 2911 (QB)) was handed down on 2 November 2020. Nicol J held that the allegations against Mr Depp that he was a “wife beater” were substantially true and that his claim for libel therefore failed. The case has attracted a considerable amount of media attention […]
The Matrix Law Pod Series 2 Episode 2: RBG To ACB with David Cole
Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify and Acast. The US presidential election is fast approaching and the result could have wide-reaching consequences, not only for the citizens of the US but for all of us. Topics relating to the future of climate change action, the international legal order, the promotion of international human rights, press freedom and indeed the future […]