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The Latest Breaking News from Geoffrey Robertson KC

Human rights barrister condemns Labour plans to cut jury trials as 'betrayal' of party's own values

Geoffrey Robertson KC, founder of Doughty Street Chambers, referred to the plans as a ‘betrayal’ of Labour’s own party values

Evening Standard

Founder of Starmer’s chambers denounces plans for jury trial cuts

Geoffrey Robertson KC accused the party of ‘taking an axe to a piece of English heritage’.

Evening Standard

Starmer mentor blasts Labour betrayal over jury trial reforms

Geoffrey Robertson KC accused the party of ‘taking an axe to a piece of English heritage’

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Founder of Starmer’s legal chambers condemns Labour plans to cut jury trials

Geoffrey Robertson says proposals to reduce backlog are betrayal of party’s values and a ‘cure worse than the disease’

The Guardian - UK

Will Trump Face Consequences for Venezuela Attack? International Law Experts Explain Why He Won't

International law experts say Trump's Venezuela attack violated UN charter, but US veto power on Security Council means he'll face no sanctions despite committing crime of aggression.

International Business Times UK

Is there any legal justification for the US attack on Venezuela?

International law experts expect Washington to claim self-defence and face little serious pushback

The Guardian - UK

CPS decision to charge Sam Kerr was attack on free speech, says lawyer

Exclusive: Geoffrey Robertson KC calls for investigation into prosecutors’ handling of case against footballer

The Guardian - UK

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‘Never distracted by politics’: Richard Hermer’s surprise appointment as attorney general

The human rights lawyer and Israel critic leads with compassion, say supporters

The Guardian - UK

Labour faces its first moral test in power. Will it protect Netanyahu from being prosecuted by the ICC?

Britain finally has a chance to reject the Sunak government’s claim that Israel enjoys impunity in Gaza, says Geoffrey Robertson KC

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer was once my apprentice – and this is how I think he might fare as prime minister

He is not offering great reform, but his Wilson-like workaholism and Attlee-like seriousness are what we need now, says Geoffrey Robertson KC

The Guardian - UK

Experts warn Julian Assange plea deal could set dangerous precedent

Human rights organisations want the next UK government to seek assurances from the US that it will not pursue journalists publishing classified information

The Guardian - UK

Sir Jonah Walker-Smith obituary

Barrister who assisted in the Oz trial of 1971 and joined the libertarian Doughty Street chambers

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war ‘opening eyes’ to need to reform England’s libel laws, says lawyer

Geoffrey Robertson says wealthy Russians using legal system to intimidate British journalists and publishers

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