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This article marks the beginning of a four-part series exploring The Laminar Principle, a structured approach to advocacy and evidence presentation. The series will progressively examine how facts, logic, and fairness interact across different layers of argumentation, leading from the raw presentation of evidence to its refined, persuasive expression before a tribunal or court. Understanding the Concept The Laminar Principle is founded on the idea that effective advocacy shou

When you meet Brian AJ Newman, LLB , you quickly realise that his life’s work is not simply a career — it’s a calling. A proud descendant...

Recent developments in the Noel Callow affair demand more than outrage — they demand accountability, reflection and an unflinching...

The Battle of the Little Bighorn in June 1876 is often remembered in American folklore as “Custer’s Last Stand.” In the dominant...

As part of my Master of International Law studies, I have been reflecting on how evidence law balances two competing concerns: the need...

As part of my Master of International Law studies, I’ve been exploring the ways in which courts handle challenges to witness credibility....

As a current Master of International Law student, I have been delving into the intricacies of evidence law and, in particular, the rules...

The symbol many people today know in a negative light was never originally intended that way. Its true name is the swastika, an ancient...

A sovereign citizen, sometimes referred to as a “sovcit”, is a person who rejects the legitimacy of government, courts, and laws in their...

Retirement for a prison officer is not like it is for most professions. There is no grand farewell, no golden handshake that truly...

When people come to me, they’re often at breaking point. They’re tired, they’re traumatised, and they’ve been dismissed—by employers, by...

My Totemic Bloodlines: Embracing Spirit, Kin, and Ancestors

On or about 19 June 1312, Piers Gaveston, the favourite—and perhaps the most controversial companion—of King Edward II, was dragged from...

In the vast silence of the savanna — where heat cracks the earth and winds carry the secrets of survival — a lion once ruled. His name...

Imagine waking each dawn, forced to labour endlessly, knowing the fruits of your work will never belong to you. Imagine building...

Facts are Stubborn Things Indeed