Simon Crowther argues that the use of ‘closed material’ as evidence is unfair to those who may have suffered grave human rights abuses.
Articles by Simon Crowther
Secret hearings will undermine open justice in Britain
The government’s closed court plans are flawed and unfair, warns Simon Crowther.
- June 21, 2012
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Abu Qatada: when the net tightens on justice
Britain’s counter-terrorism policy is undermining the rule of law, argues Simon Crowther.
- June 1, 2012
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About Simon Crowther
Simon Crowther is a freelance writer and trainee barrister. He is currently a Fulbright Scholar at Northwestern University.
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