The laws against the misuse of cannabis did not infringe the defendant’s human rights to freedom of religion. The defendant asserted that his use of cannabis was in accordance with the exercise of his Rastafarian religion. In the light of international convention, it could be seen that the control of the use of marijuana could … Continue reading Regina v Taylor (Paul Simon): CACD 23 Oct 2001
A lawyer, Mr Reindel, was appointed by the High Court to act as defence counsel for the applicant. It was then discovered that Mr Reindel was to be called as a witness and his appointment was rescinded and another lawyer was appointed in his stead. At para 2 ECmHR said this in relation to article … Continue reading K v Denmark: ECHR 5 May 1993
The defendant claimed that he had gone absent without leave from the RAF as a conscientous objector. Held: The defendant had not demonstrated by complaint to the RAF that he did object to service in Iraq. In some circumstances where there was no procedure to make his objection known, the failure to do so might … Continue reading Khan v Royal Air Force Summary Appeal Court: Admn 7 Oct 2004
In the course of an action regarding their residence arrangements, the older children of the family sought an order to be allowed separate legal representation, and now appealed a refusal. Held: The rights of freedom of expression and to participate in family life now outweighed the former paternalistic view of the courts. As children grew … Continue reading Mabon v Mabon and others: CA 26 May 2005
