The Windsors have problems, not Britain

Article Abstract:

The tumultuous marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana poses some interesting legal questions in the context of the British constitution but no truly significant problems. The two have proclaimed their infidelity and seem poised for a divorce, but that poses no threat to Charles's accession to the throne. It would be bizarre, however, as he would then be head of the Church of England, which forbids divorce. Various scenarios of divorce and remarriage are explored, but the flexible constitution accommodates all.

Interpretation and construction, Political aspects, Constitutional law, Constitutional interpretation, United Kingdom. Parliament, Monarchy

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'A Certain Justice' portrays British lawyers warts and all

Article Abstract:

The television adaptation of P.D. James' murder mystery 'A Certain Justice' works well as a straightforward murder mystery, a narrative of the death of Venetia Aldridge a noted queen's counsel, but also makes an implicit statement about the state of the justice system, having the Scotland Yard detective Adam Dalgliesh say it is good for its professionals to be reminded that they are human and thus, fallible. The office hierarchy of the British legal profession is also well portrayed.

United Kingdom, Criticism and interpretation, James, P.D., A Certain Justice (Motion picture)

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British thumbs-up to 'conditional fees.'

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The British experiment with contingency fees has not worked out badly. Both the Thatcher and Major administration had raised the limits for eligibility for state legal aid and something had to be done, traditional British lawyers' reluctance to have a pecuniary interest in the result of a case nothwithstanding, to enable to average person to use the judicial system.

Legal services, Attorneys, Offices of Lawyers, Lawyers, Lawyers' fees, Contingency fees

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