
'Queen's Counsel' no more, 'King's Counsel' return to UK courts after 70 years
King's Counsel enjoy several informal privileges, including front-row seats in court. They also tend to charge more for their services.
Wed Sep 14 2022

SRC case: Queen's Counsel files appeal notice in Federal Court
UK's QC Jonathan James Laidlaw has filed a notice of appeal against the decision of the High Court in disallowing his application to represent Najib Razak in his final appeal.
Wed Aug 24 2022

SRC appeal: High Court judge says no to UK Queen's Counsel Laidlaw
The High Court today rejected an application for UK Queen's Counsel Jonathan James Laidlaw to represent Najib Razak in his final appeal against his conviction of misappropriating SRC funds.
Thu Jul 21 2022

July 21 decision on UK lawyers's bid to represent Najib in final SRC appeal
The High Court will decide on July 21 whether a Queen's Counsel can represent Najib Razak in his final appeal in the case of misappropriation of RM42 million of SRC International funds.
Wed Jul 06 2022

Malaysian Bar objects to UK's Queen's Counsel in Najib's SRC appeal
The Malaysian Bar has objected to an application for Queen's Counsel Jonathan Laidlaw to represent Najib Razak in the latter's final appeal involving the misappropriation of SRC International funds.
Tue Jun 28 2022

Judge recuses himself from hearing Queen's Counsel bid to lead Najib's final appeal in SRC case
Justice Wan Ahmad Farid said one of his immediate family members is an active politician and a divisional leader in the same party as Najib.
Thu Jun 16 2022

Prosecution objects to Queen's Counsel leading Najib's final appeal in SRC case
DPP Mohd Ashrof Adrin Kamarul in an affidavit filed today objected to Queen's Counsel of the UK Jonathan Laidlaw's application to represent Najib Razak in the latter's final appeal in the SRC case.
Mon Jun 13 2022

No advocate in M'sia possess an equal degree of experience like UK Queen's Counsel, says Najib's lawyer
Shafee said Laidlaw had qualifications and experience in a whole range of corruption cases both in the UK and in overseas jurisdictions.
Wed Jun 01 2022

SRC appeal: Najib files bid to allow UK Queen's Counsel to act for him
Jonathan Laidlaw, a Queen's Counsel (QC) from the United Kingdom seeks to represent Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in the former premier's appeal in the RM42 million SRC International Sdn Bhd case.
Tue May 31 2022

SRC appeal: Najib must file application for Queen's Counsel by end-May
Najib Razak's application to admit a QC from the United Kingdom to represent him in his final appeal in the RM42 million SRC International Sdn Bhd case should be filed by the end of May.
Fri Apr 08 2022

Najib wants to appoint Queen's Counsel as SRC appeal involves complex issues - Lawyer
Najib Razak's intention to appoint a Queen's Counsel from the UK is because the QC has the experience and expertise to assist the former premier in complex issues and legal questions in his appeal.
Tue Jan 25 2022

Najib to apply for Queen's Counsel from UK for SRC appeal
Najib Razak will apply for Queen's Counsel from the UK to argue his appeal to quash his conviction and 12-year jail sentence and RM210 million fine for the SRC International case in the Federal Court.
Mon Jan 24 2022

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025