The use of secret evidence in civil cases could render some claims untriable, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, David Anderson QC, has said. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
Erdogan is appointed two lawyers in his defense: Martin Rose (Bana, Hanna), a barrister heading up the public trial, and Claudia Simmons - Howe (Hall, Iron Man 3), a special advocate who, due to the nature of the case, which involves matters of national security, will be dealing with the top secret evidence of the case in closed session. (qwipster.net)
Relying on secret evidence and secret hearings, only justifiable in tightly limited circumstances, keeps the public in the dark and fuels suspicion. (theguardian.com)