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01 November 2003

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Goldsmith's advice on legality of war must be published, David Pannick. Times 4.11.03. Last March the Attorney-General, Lord Goldsmith, told parliament that he had advised Tony Blair that the invasion of Iraq was legal. Goldsmith's opinion was widely questioned by international jurists, but any debate was impeded by the government's refusal to publish more than the briefest of summaries. Pannick concludes: "If the Government persists in refusing to publish Lord Goldsmith's advice, the decision should be recognised for what it is: a political calculation that seeks to impede informed discussion on an issue of fundamental public importance..."

Views on equity monitoring the Criminal Justice system. Findings from the Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey, S. Morgan & R. Freel. Research & Statistical Bulletin 6 (November) 2003, pp.12. On monitoring the treatment of people who come into contact with the Northern Ireland criminal justice system.

The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, Derek O'Carroll. Scolag Legal Journal October 2003, pp182-183.A guide to the FoI (Scotland) and its implications for public authorities.

A Supreme Court for the United Kingdom? Chris Himsworth. Scolag Legal Journal October 2003, pp178-179. Reviews the key issues raised by government proposals for a UK Supreme Court.

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