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Protection of journalistic sources versus the investigation of terrorism: Chris Mullin’s victory for press freedom
Read more: Protection of journalistic sources versus the investigation of terrorism: Chris Mullin’s victory for press freedomDr Steve Foster notes a recent decision upholding the fundamental right of journalists to protect its sources
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Smack Mack, don’t sack, give the man a bone! Belligerent councillors, free speech and the right to stand for election
Read more: Smack Mack, don’t sack, give the man a bone! Belligerent councillors, free speech and the right to stand for electionDr Steve Foster and Dr Stuart MacLennan report on a recent decision of the Court of Session that upholds the regulation of political misconduct, but insists on proportionality.
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Same-sex marriages and human rights in the Cayman Islands
Read more: Same-sex marriages and human rights in the Cayman IslandsDr Steve Foster examines a recent Privy Council case on constitutional interpretation and compliance with human rights
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Public protest, police powers and proportionality
Read more: Public protest, police powers and proportionalityDr Steve Foster examines a recent decision of the High Court that highlights the importance of using proportionality in human rights disputes, here in the context of restricting peaceful protest
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Police investigations, expectations of privacy and press freedom
Read more: Police investigations, expectations of privacy and press freedomDr Steve Foster explores the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision in Bloomberg LP v ZXC [2022] UKSC 5 on an individual’s privacy and reputation interests, press freedom and investigative journalism.
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The rule of law is not rocket science: just follow the law!
Read more: The rule of law is not rocket science: just follow the law!Dr Steve Foster reports on another case of the courts reminding the government to follow the rule of law: Craig v HM Advocate [2022] UKSC 6
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Religious sensibilities, free speech and condom adverts
Read more: Religious sensibilities, free speech and condom advertsDr Steve Foster, Associate Professor in Law at Coventry University, examines a rare decision of the European Court that upholds freedom of expression over religious sensibilities.
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Medical Negligence, Human Rights and the Duty to Protect
Read more: Medical Negligence, Human Rights and the Duty to ProtectRebecca Gladwin-Geoghegan and Dr Steve Foster comment on the recent decision in Traylor v Kent and Medway NHS Social Care Partnership Trust [2022] EWHC 260 (QB)
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A very British privacy claim
Read more: A very British privacy claimDr Steve Foster reflects on the divorce proceedings between the Duke and Duchess of Argyll, their impact on modern privacy cases and how the case may have been treated differently if it were to be heard now.
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‘Tit for tat’ and harassment; free speech implications
Read more: ‘Tit for tat’ and harassment; free speech implicationsDr Steve Foster examines the judgment in Pal v United Kingdom (Application No. 44261/09, decision of the European Court of Human Rights 30 November 2021) and its impact on freedom of expression in harassment proceedings.