William Byfield's Secret E-Diary
Secret E-Diary - June 2013
Sadness that the dumbing down of the office of Lord Chancellor has inevitably led to a lack of protection for an independent legal profession May 6, 2013: “I won’t insult your intelligence by... read moreSecret E-Diary - May 2013
Prospective jury members had better make their excuses good if they want to wriggle out of performing their time-honoured duty April 8, 2013: Jury: A group of 12 people, who,... read moreSecret E-Diary - April 2013
A change in trial judge and an uncomfortable truth March 7, 2013: “To be happy, we must not be too concerned with others.” - Albert Camus This last month may have had its... read moreSecret E-Diary - March 2013
A much anticipated day in court ends before it even gets started February 8 2013: “‘Twas a rough night!” - Macbeth It always is a rough night prior to the first day of an... read moreSecret E-Diary - February 2013
Old friends lead to reflections and regrets about old times. January 12, 2013: "Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be." - Peter De Vries The usual January panic is upon me.... read moreSecret E-Diary - January 2013
“The lights are beginning to go out for some, including the most able, all over the Temple - and not just the Christmas ones” December 7, 2012: “A fool may be known by six things... read moreSecret E-Diary - December 2012
Chambers’ security arrangements come under scrutiny November 12, 2012: “James Bond: The writing is on the wall. Q: Along with the rest of him.” Ian Fleming After the magic... read moreSecret E-Diary - November 2012
A joyous occasion is marred by a spectre at the feast October 8, 2012: “The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men, Gang aft agley” - Robert Burns I had hoped that my... read moreSecretE-Diary - October 2012
Whether preparing for a case or a wedding, the best laid plans...September 9, 2012: “People only see what they are prepared to see.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson.Human beings seemingly... read moreSecretE-Diary - September 2012
A nightmare in the woods; and time to give the publicly funded legal profession a sporting chanceAugust 13, 2012: “The only athletic sport I ever mastered was backgammon”Douglas William... read morePages
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