Wed Aug 24 2022
How far is the university legally liable for the students?
Alec Samuels looks at when universities should provide support for students on the premises
Alec Samuels
Barrister
How far is the university legally liable for the students?
Wed Jul 13 2022
Protection for British holidaymakers abroad
Alec Samuels considers the clash between British and other countries’ laws in the event of a holiday accident
Thu Jun 23 2022
Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022
Alec Samuels explores the changes of the new Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022
Tue May 31 2022
Going postal: the Post Office Horizon scandal
Alec Samuels reflects on Hamilton v Post Office Ltd [2021] EWCA Crim 577
Fri Nov 05 2021
The trials and persecution of British soldiers – Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Act 2021
Alec Samuels considers recently introduced military law and shares his view that more leniency should be given to British soldiers.
Mon Sep 06 2021
The Reform of Judicial Review
Alec Samuels argues that efforts to reform judicial review are lacklustre and have fallen short.
Thu May 27 2021
​​​​​​​ Standing in litigation
Alec Samuels highlights relevant factors for the judge when exercising discretion on an application by a would-be claimant
Tue May 04 2021
On parole: a victim-centred approach
Alec Samuels considers how the victim has become central to Parole Board considerations