Shame and disgrace: UK 2nd tier nation on law, corruption
Britain is so far from its own self-image in terms of outright crime and corruption, as well as in relation to the rule of law, that we're close to a joke nation according to international bodies. A 5th of Brits in the relevant category confess to bribing the judiciary; worst record in EU; and in company with Ukraine. UPDATE BELOW ARTICLE
- 13 June 2015
Neither Britain nor U.S. make top 10 in global rule of law rankings
Britain and the U.S. have more work to do than they might like to admit to clean out corruption and improve the rule of law, a major new study has found
- 4 June 2015
A world class British legal system under threat?
In June, we will celebrate with pride the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta. But our justice system is at breaking point. There is no rule of law if we have no access to law. And cuts to access leave millions vulnerable. This election year, who will stand up for their rights?
- 26 February 2015
The race card, the British Left, and John Terry
The Left has always had a parallel motive in the debate on race. It has always used the race card as a means to promote its broader agenda of censorship
- 14 July 2012
What's holding the Third-World back? It’s the corruption, stupid.
Getting oil production back online, overcoming ethnic and inter-tribal rivalries, and safeguarding territorial integrity are all challenges ahead for Libya. But none are as big as the challenge to overcome corruption.
- 1 November 2011
A busy week for UK web blocking discussions
The rule of law – and not the government – should ultimately debate and decide on the legality of web blocking. Let’s hope the government takes heed of this message.
- 21 September 2011
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