Aspects of Law Reform

Download or read book Aspects of Law Reform written by Jack Straw and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The British justice system is an ancient one that has continually evolved to meet modern needs. In this set of three essays, originally presented as the Hamlyn lectures in 2012, Jack Straw reviews some of the most important recent reforms to the system of British justice and suggests key areas in need of further reform. He focuses in particular on the criminal courts, human rights, judicial appointments and the relationship between the UK Parliament, the domestic courts and the European Court of Human Rights. In all three cases, he argues that the British justice system is now in a healthier state than it has been in his lifetime, but that there remains much room - and need - for improvement.