Paul is a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers and at Gilt Chambers in Hong Kong. He is one of Hong Kong’s leading public law Silks. Paul was the founding chairman of the Bar Human Rights Committee in 1992-1994. His book, Raising Freedom’s Banner, is published by Aristotle Lane Press, £12, ISBN 978-0-9933583-0-2.
Paul Harris looks at Hong Kong’s long tradition of peaceful and constitutionally protected street demonstrations
From its earliest beginnings in 18th century England to today’s street protests, Paul Harris explains why the right to demonstrate still matters
The legal and practical issues surrounding street demonstrations have remained remarkably similar over the 200 years since the idea of peaceful demonstrations was first thought of.
The beginning of the legal year offers the opportunity for a renewed commitment to justice and the rule of law both at home and abroad
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A centre of excellence for youth justice, the Youth Justice Legal Centre provides specialist training, an advice line and a membership programme
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Joanna Hardy-Susskind speaks to those walking away from the criminal Bar
From a traumatic formative education to exceptional criminal silk – Laurie-Anne Power KC talks about her path to the Bar, pursuit of equality and speaking out against discrimination (not just during Black History Month)
Irresponsible use of AI can lead to serious and embarrassing consequences. Sam Thomas briefs barristers on the five key risks and how to avoid them
Yasmin Ilhan explains the Law Commission’s proposals for a quicker, easier and more effective contempt of court regime
James Onalaja concludes his two-part opinion series
