by Ryan Clement, LL.M., BA., BSc., FRSA, barrister UNLIKE within some jurisdictions (where some jurors become celebrities in their own right if chosen for high-profile cases), we in the UK are not privy to the deliberations of a jury. If you haven’t yet watched or heard Channel 4’s experiment in, ‘The Jury; Murder Trial,’ andContinue reading “THE VERDICT”
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Seasons Greetings
by Ryan Clement SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL! I HAVE MANY FRIENDS who celebrate Christmas and many who don’t, both from a religious perspective and some for other reasons. Whatever your beliefs, convictions and or plans, I wish you all well during these challenging times worldwide. IF YOU PLAN to celebrate during this Festive Season orContinue reading “Seasons Greetings”
Why?
by Ryan Clement ON SUNDAY, 17 December 2023, all being well, I shall be at Anfield for the match between Liverpool and Manchester United to which I am very much looking forward. This week I was driving to court. I was thinking about the upcoming ‘Man U’ match and my last trip to Anfield, whichContinue reading “Why?”
What is Art?
by Ryan Clement OF COURSE, I don’t really know the answer to this age-old question, but my very good friends, F and M, and I may well have come very close to an – rather than ‘the’ – answer. WE WERE CELEBRATING A VICTORY in a recent court case. We were enjoying our meal inContinue reading “What is Art?”
U.N. Declaration of Human Rights
by Ryan Clement TODAY, 10 December 2023, marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which came into force in 1948, being just 3 years after the end of World War II. The Declaration provides that, as human beings, we are entitled to stipulated basic rights regardless of race, colour,Continue reading “U.N. Declaration of Human Rights”
Hillsborough Charter
by Ryan Clement As a sports’ fan, As one that attends many live sports’ events with and without my son, As a barrister, As a football fan, As a Liverpool fan, The Hillsborough Disaster was and is immensely painful. Families of the victims have been pushing for ‘Hillsborough law’ to outlaw alleged police cover-ups after majorContinue reading “Hillsborough Charter”
Life at the Bar
by Ryan Clement, barrister I am often asked, what is life like at the Bar and I am always more than happy to take time to answer and, if I am asked with the obvious aim or intention of the inquirer’s considering a career in this part of the legal profession, I encourage. It isContinue reading “Life at the Bar”
Peace!
by Ryan Clement ON SATURDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2023 I was at Anfield for the 12.30pm kickoff Merseyside derby – Liverpool v Everton. As was expected, there was much banter between the fans, not entirely wishing the other the best. However, on a matter far more serious and important than a sports event, involving two localContinue reading “Peace!”
A day in my life
by Ryan Clement Maurice Bishop (1944-1983) IF YOU ASK many people what they did on a particular day last week, let alone a few years ago, unless something remarkable or exceptional happened or occurred, it is highly unlikely that most, myself included, would be able to recall accurately the events of that week or year.Continue reading “A day in my life”
Prostate Cancer
by Ryan Clement I AM TOLD that most men will die with prostate cancer than from it. We all, I believe, are far more enlightened and educated about PC than, say, 10 years ago. However, sadly, I find that there are still two camps amongst us; those who know and have regular checks and thoseContinue reading “Prostate Cancer”
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