The EU will not accept any fresh changes to the Northern Ireland backstop to save Theresa May's Brexit deal, Ireland's deputy Prime Minister has warned Britain.

The Electoral Commission has had its work cut out in recent years. And with the Brexit impasse persisting, the regulator could be called into action once more. But is the UK’s electoral law up to the job? Bob Posner, the interim chief executive of the independent body, speaks to Sebastian Whale

The Domestic Abuse Bill is a bold piece of legislation, but it needs less ‘we will review’ and more ‘we will do’ if it’s to make a real difference, writes Jess Phillips

The Domestic Abuse Bill marks the start of the debate about how we as a nation recognise, call out and combat this crime. Let’s grasp this opportunity and get it right, says Victoria Atkins

Yvette Cooper’s plan to take control of Commons business would represent a victory for backbenchers – but the Labour frontbench should be wary of unintended consequences, writes Tony Grew

For British soldiers, Hillsborough families and victims of the Stafford hospital scandal, the Human Rights Act has been vital. We must protect it as it protects us, says Ed Davey

As we look forward to the future, and the challenges we are faced with as survivors become fewer and frailer Holocaust Memorial Day this Sunday, gives us the opportunity to reflect on the importance of remembering the Holocaust, says Ian Austin MP.

New crime figures portray a country in the grip of a terrifying spiral of violence as an embattled police service struggles to cope, says the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) today. 

Ministers are “in denial” about the scale of violent crime, Diane Abbott has said, as police statistics revealed a rise in cases of homicide and knife crime.

Shadow Minister for Security Nick Thomas-Symonds MP says it is only by ensuring that this scrutiny of Prevent is robust and transparent that we can fully rebuild trust.

With civil servants across Whitehall being deployed in large numbers to focus on Brexit, the risk of major projects not being delivered on time and on budget is growing, writes Shadow Cabinet Office Minister Jon Trickett. 

It’s clear that self-regulation of social media has failed to protect disabled people. It’s time for the law to change, writes Helen Jones

Chair of the Bar Council Richard Atkins QC has commented on draft legislation that will prevent alleged abusers from cross examining their victims in the family court.

Writing for PoliticsHome, Matt Warman MP calls for government to eliminate the ‘poverty premium’ experience by vulnerable groups in an increasingly cashless world.

Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott says the Government's approach towards EU citizens risks damaging good-will with the EU member states and is a 'huge act of self-harm'.

Many skilled construction workers may not have the language or technical skills to understand how to apply for settled status 

Tony Keeling, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Head of Retail, SSE Energy Services, responded to the latest Which? Energy Customer Satisfaction survey saying:

Domestic abusers are set to face tough new punishments as part of landmark legislation due to be set out by ministers later today.

Law Commission proposes to simplify how the Immigration Rules are drafted and presented, so they are easier to follow and more user friendly. The Rules have grown from 40 pages in 1973 to around 1,100 pages today, becoming increasingly complex. They have been criticised by senior judges as labyrinthine. The Law Commission is seeking views on its proposals for simplifying Immigration Rules. The consultation begins on 21 January 2019.

Until now, chambers couldn’t be members of the Bar Council, but they are expanding membership beyond the traditional barrister-only membership. 

After being cleared of election expenses fraud, Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay asks whether current campaign law, and the Electoral Commission, are fit for purpose

Select committee, scrutinise thyself – that’s the message from the Liaison Committee as it launches a major inquiry into select committee influence and effectiveness. Chair Sarah Wollaston looks at why, in this 40th anniversary year of the ‘departmental’ system, it is time to take stock

Increased awareness about periods is the best way for industry to improve its working practices.