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Just in Time: The Future of the Rule of Law in England

nick cowen, 20 April 2012

By David Conway

This week sees the unfolding in England of two long-running legal sagas upon whose outcomes the future of the rule of law there could depend. And not just there, its  future could be affected throughout Europe and even beyond.

The first legal saga is the resumption of the British Government’s ten-year long battle to deport the radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada back to Jordan, where he awaits trial on terror related charges.

Read the rest at the Library of Law and Liberty blog

7 comments on “Just in Time: The Future of the Rule of Law in England”

  1. The British principles of “common law” and “equity” have found a long-lasting home in Canada. Common law is, essentially, the law as developed by way of judicial decisions, as contrasted with the law as enacted by Parliament or the Provincial Legislatures.

  2. The criminal like Abu Qatada must be allowed to be deported to the countries where they have committed the crime, so that can be punished suitably according to the law of the land. There is no reason to show mercy on such terrorists.

  3. British Government is the main leader in global law making. All countries are affected by British Law. Its not only affecting Europe but its also affecting asian countries also..

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