I don't agree with the legal tradition that confessing crimes is a necessary step to release (showing acknowledgement of guilt etc.) as it puts people who are wrongly convicted in an impossible … (View Post)

This Thursday is important, as MPs are then off for 10 days. Nobody wants a leadership contest during recess - people have family holidays planned and they want a break; and they feel if it's wa… (View Post)

The rules for figure skating are very precise and very demanding - it's not just judges saying "gosh, that looked nice" like you and me. I'm not a regular fan - just watched this … (View Post)

Time we discussed proportional representation, don't you think? (View Post)

If he paid NI for at least 10 years when in the UK (no matter how long ago), then I think that if he applies he'll find he is entitled to a modest UK pension too. Worth enquiring. (View Post)