A judge’s impatience with statutory interpretation
The perennial and almost populist pursuit of ‘access to justice’ has concentrated, understandably, on process, structures and costs. All manner of barriers are in the way of ready access.
Japanese litigate for a right to a healthy environment
Japan is notorious as a breeding ground for industrial disease: Minamata disease, Itai-itai disease, Yokkaichi disease are the big ones; induced by air and water pollution, crippling and killing.