Law and Rights
Amid various political shenanigans within the coalition government, the EU Referendum Bill has been "killed off" - Telegraph 28th October. The Bill was discussed in the Law and Lawyers post of 19th October. The German Chancellor - Angela Merkel - stated that she would not support changing the fundamental EU policy of freedom of movement of individuals though she was prepared to support some reform to welfare benefit claims by migrants so as to try to prevent abuse - Reuters 25th October.
- At Westminster, Henry Viii Is Alive And Kicking !
Today it is reported that the 'Eurozone' continues to be in recession - (The Guardian 15th May). Yesterday, a DRAFT European Union (Referendum) Bill was published on behalf of the Conservative Party - BBC 14th May. The Bill provides...
- Consultations And Bills
There are several active consultations: 1. UK Bill of Rights - The British Bill of Rights - Second consultation - responses required by 30th September 2. Justice Swift and Sure - Perhaps not strictly a consultation but the Ministry of Justice...
- European Union: When Must A Referendum Be Held?
Updated One of the interesting things about the U.K.'s membership of the European Union is that very few British people would be able to name the Members of the European Parliament who represent them. Turnout for European Elections is...
- The Parliamentary Voting System And Constituencies Bill
The Political Party conferences are over and the House of Commons will begin sitting on Monday 11th October. On Tuesday 12th, the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill will be debated by a ?Committee of the Whole House?. Constitutionally,...
- The Queen's Speech - A Lot To Do
The State Opening of Parliament was held on Tuesday 25th May with the usual pomp and pageantry. The real business of Parliament now begins and interesting days lie ahead. The Queen's Speech contained 23 Bills (and one draft Bill) - see...
Law and Rights
The EU Referendum Bill has been "killed off"
- At Westminster, Henry Viii Is Alive And Kicking !
Today it is reported that the 'Eurozone' continues to be in recession - (The Guardian 15th May). Yesterday, a DRAFT European Union (Referendum) Bill was published on behalf of the Conservative Party - BBC 14th May. The Bill provides...
- Consultations And Bills
There are several active consultations: 1. UK Bill of Rights - The British Bill of Rights - Second consultation - responses required by 30th September 2. Justice Swift and Sure - Perhaps not strictly a consultation but the Ministry of Justice...
- European Union: When Must A Referendum Be Held?
Updated One of the interesting things about the U.K.'s membership of the European Union is that very few British people would be able to name the Members of the European Parliament who represent them. Turnout for European Elections is...
- The Parliamentary Voting System And Constituencies Bill
The Political Party conferences are over and the House of Commons will begin sitting on Monday 11th October. On Tuesday 12th, the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill will be debated by a ?Committee of the Whole House?. Constitutionally,...
- The Queen's Speech - A Lot To Do
The State Opening of Parliament was held on Tuesday 25th May with the usual pomp and pageantry. The real business of Parliament now begins and interesting days lie ahead. The Queen's Speech contained 23 Bills (and one draft Bill) - see...