‘A crowdfunded bid at the high court in London to challenge the government’s controversial parliamentary deal with the Democratic Unionist party has failed.’
The Guardian, 26th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The possibility of the UK revoking its Article 50 notice is hitting the headlines. The Prime Minister was asked last Monday in Parliament if she had received legal advice that she could revoke the triggering of the Article 50 process. Her equivocal response led many to believe that such advice does indeed exist. Last Tuesday, this blog published an analysis of whether revocation was possible at the European Union level. This post considers the same question from a domestic law point of view. Many similar questions to those raised in the recent Miller litigation are relevant to determining if the Government can revoke the notification under Article 50. This post concludes that as a matter of domestic law, revocation cannot lawfully be attempted without direct authorisation by an Act of Parliament.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 16th October 2017
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
‘Jackie Doyle-Price announces publication of new guidance but dismisses Labour demands to go further.’
The Guardian, 18th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Government does not have parliamentary support for revised boundary changes, which would boost Tory election win chances, say Labour and Lib Dems.’
The Guardian, 17th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘New peers could be restricted to sitting in the House of Lords for 15 years, rather than being given life peerages, under plans to slash the numbers in the house.’
The Guardian, 17th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The government is to review the effectiveness of laws designed to tackle illegal encampments set up by travellers and Gypsies.’
BBC News, 9th October 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Mr Noel Conway, who is 67 and suffering from motor neurone disease, has lost the latest round in his bid to allow doctors to prescribe him a lethal dose of drugs when his health deteriorates further. His legal team had argued that he faced a stark and unfair choice: he could either bring about his own death while still physically able to do so, or await death with no control over how and when it came.’
Law & Religion UK, 5th October 2017
Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com
‘Sir Edward Heath would have been questioned over sex abuse claims if he was alive when they came to light, police have said. Wiltshire Police launched Operation Conifer in 2015 when the former PM was accused of historical child sex abuse. The Conservative politician would have been interviewed under caution over seven claims, including the alleged rape of an 11-year-old, they said. No inference of guilt should be drawn from this, police stressed.’
BBC News, 5th October 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘More alleged victims of the former Liberal MP Cyril Smith and officials who investigated him should be allowed to testify at the child sexual abuse inquiry, a preliminary hearing has been told.’
The Guardian, 20th September 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘This blog recently published a detailed piece by Michal Hain. He made some very interesting claims that this note will examine. I start by explaining Hain’s arguments and ordering them roughly according to the way they come out in his piece. I then examine each in greater detail giving my own views. Finally, I will conclude with some general points about constitutionalism and individual cases.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 18th September 2017
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
‘A specialist police team set up to investigate crimes against MPs has dealt with 102 complaints in its first year of operation.’
The Guardian, 14th September 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The government must provide clarity on whether it wants UK courts to take into account rulings of the European court of justice after Brexit, one of Britain’s most senior judges has said.’
The Guardian, 8th August 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘An investigation into the abuse of MPs and parliamentary candidates is considering whether new laws are needed to protect public servants because of the rise of social media.’
The Independent, 24th July 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘MPs are to be urged to outlaw the practice of ‘catfishing’, which refers to online predators using fake dating profiles to trick victims into sexual relationships.’
The Independent, 17th July 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Theresa May has ordered an investigation into intimidation experienced by candidates during the last election after a barrage of complaints by MPs about death threats and harassment.’
The Guardian, 12th July 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to raise funds for a potential legal challenge to Theresa May’s parliamentary deal with the Democratic Unionist party, on the grounds that it breaches the Good Friday agreement.’
The Guardian, 9th July 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Law Commission welcomes plans outlined in today’s Queen Speech to close a legal loophole which means buyers of second-hand vehicles are at risk of having them repossessed due to unfair logbook loans.’
Law Commission, 21st June 2017
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
‘Fresh reforms to personal injury claims are back on the agenda following today’s Queen’s speech. The government’s slimmed-down wishlist of legislation includes a Civil Liability Bill to address the ‘compensation culture’ around motor insurance claims.’
Law Society's Gazette, 21st June 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The Chief Inspector of Prisons has expressed fury and disappointment after the Government’s commitment to prison reform, which was given high prominence in 2016, was omitted from the Queen’s Speech.’
The Independent, 21st June 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Full text of the speech given by the Rt Hon David Lidington at his Lord Chancellor swearing-in ceremony in June 2017.’
Ministry of Justice, 19th June 2017
Source: www.gov.uk
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