UK Law
Total 8 Posts
The Queen’s gambit — New evidence shows how Her Majesty wields influence on legislation.
7 min read
New documents expose a chink in the Queen’s armour of secrecy. She plays a far more politically active role than is publicly known. The Queen’s magic is keeping the real action out of public view, while maintaining the appearance of doing nothing.
Offshoring of asylum seekers – A Home Office distraction.
6 min read
While we froth over stories of barriers in the Channel and wave machines to push migrant boats back into French waters, we must not take our eyes off the Home Office’s current inhumane treatment of asylum seekers and violations of the law.
Governments must be bound by the law, not present themselves as above the law.
3 min read
On what led the government and ministers to believe that the laws, whether domestic and international, do not apply to them.
Could government face legal questions over the death of NHS workers during PPE shortage?
5 min read
A legal expert assesses whether failing to provide adequate PPE is a breach of human rights during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: The UK government’s new emergency powers explained.
3 min read
New legislation gives the government power to clamp down on public gatherings – but the changes have a time limit.
Legal expert: Why the CPS must pursue cases, even if a victim withdraws their complaint.
4 min read
The ability to prosecute alleged domestic abuse cases without the support of the victim is vital.
Boris Johnson’s flirtation with populism will have lasting consequences for the Conservative Party.
4 min read
The Conservative Party has long positioned itself as the voice of law and order – now that’s been shot to bits.