Constitutional law
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Trying Nicer
My submission to the NZ Ministry of Regulation on the Regulatory Standards Bill proposal Continue reading
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Going Pro(Rogue) Faster
The Federal Court expedites the hearing of the challenge to the prorogation of Parliament Continue reading
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Going (Pro)Rogue
Does the law limit the Prime Minister’s power to prorogue Parliament? Would the courts say so? Continue reading
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The Distinctly Awful Society
Unable to enforce existing laws, Quebec is contemplating curtailing religious freedom even more Continue reading
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Nice Try
New Zealand’s government wants better regulation. Is it going about it the right way? Continue reading
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Not Getting the Message
Introducing a new paper about judicial deference to administrative limitations of constitutional rights Continue reading
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Fairy Tales
When judges talk about public confidence in the judiciary, they don’t really mean public opinion about the judiciary Continue reading
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Power and Privilege
Parliamentary privilege in the Supreme Court’s decision on the availability of Charter damages for unconstitutional legislation Continue reading
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Power and Governance
Will the prospect of damages awards to compensate the victims of unconstitutional legislation interfere with good governance? I think not Continue reading
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Way to Power
Setting the scene for understanding the Supreme Court’s decision allowing damages as a remedy for legislative violations of the Charter Continue reading
Double Aspect 