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Prisoners To Be Released Early Under Government Plans To Tackle Prisons Capacity Crisis

12 Jul Home affairs

Some prisoners could be released early in measures announced by the Justice Secretary to avoid “the collapse of the criminal justice system”.

14 Jun Economy

Tory Focus On Immigration Has Little Appeal For Voters Moving To Labour

21 May Home affairs

MPs Urged To Treat "Extreme" Protest Across The Political Spectrum As A Threat To Democracy

19 May Health

Labour MP Says Justice For Infected Blood Victims Has Been Hindered By Ministerial "Churn"

15 May Communities

Peer Demands Timeline For Post-Grenfell Safety Works

14 May Education

Former Education Secretary Derides "Self-Defeating" Foreign Student Curbs

13 May Home affairs

Priti Patel Is Quietly Becoming The Favourite For Next Tory Leader

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How process and broken promises have stalled progress towards veterans' wellbeing

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How process and broken promises have stalled progress towards veterans' wellbeing

11 Jul Home affairs

Where next for sentencing policy?

Britain’s Environmental Horticulture and Gardening businesses are faced with uncertainties on crucial imports

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24 Jun Home affairs

Britain’s Environmental Horticulture and Gardening businesses are faced with uncertainties on crucial imports

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New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is "Massive Waste" In How Local Councils Are Funded

14 Jul Communities

Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"

15 Jul Political parties

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15 Jul Parliament

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13 May Home affairs

Priti Patel Is Quietly Becoming The Favourite For Next Tory Leader

With many Conservatives now resigned to a fate of being ousted from office at the next election, a number of MPs seem to have diverted their energy to shoring up a future leadership bid in the inevitable event of Rishi Sunak standing down.

19 Mar Culture

Government Introduces "Historic" Football Regulator Legislation

The Government has introduced the much-anticipated Football Governance Bill to the House of Commons, finally paving the way for an independent regulator which will aim to reform the financial flow of football.

05 Mar Communities

Wrong side of the track: How HS2 became a nightmare for those farming its route

Once a totem of levelling-up, now a national embarrassment, HS2 has become a political disaster. But, as Sophie Church reports, few have suffered as much as those living along its route. Illustration by Tracy Worrall

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24 Apr 2023 Home affairs

How Government Seeks To Curb Human Rights Courts In Illegal Migration Bill

The controversial Illegal Migration Bill will be debated in the Commons this week including amendments to further limit the powers of human rights courts in the UK and Europe.

22 Apr 2023 Brexit

Is Northern Ireland's Political Deadlock Running Out Of Road?

There is a growing feeling on both sides of the Irish Sea that an unavoidable moment of truth is fast approaching the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) as the party appears to be running out of road in its ongoing boycott of Northern Ireland's political institutions.

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21 Apr 2023 Home affairs

Bar Council congratulates Alex Chalk as new Lord Chancellor

Commenting on the appointment of Alex Chalk MP as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Nick Vineall KC, Chair of the Bar said:

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21 Apr 2023 Home affairs

Raab resignation: This has to be a fresh start for the justice system – Bar Council

Commenting on the resignation of Dominic Raab as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Chair of the Bar Nick Vineall KC said:

20 Apr 2023 Home affairs

Labour Wants Local Authorities To Have A Say On Asylum Seeker Accommodation

The Labour Party is tabling an amendment to the government’s Illegal Migration Bill that would put a duty of the home secretary to consult with local authorities when choosing areas for asylum seeker accommodation.

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20 Apr 2023 Home affairs

Illegal Migration Bill amendment undermines rule of law – Bar Council

Commenting on reports that the Government is proposing to amend the Illegal Migration Bill to allow ministers to ignore interim injunctions – known as Rule 39 orders – from the European Court of Human Rights, Nick Vineall KC, Chair of the Bar, said:

19 Apr 2023 Brexit

Rishi Sunak Warns A Failing Stormont Will Harm Unionism, As Pressure Grows On The DUP

Rishi Sunak has renewed his call for the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to rejoin Stormont, telling the closing day of a major conference in Belfast that Northern Ireland's political institutions being out of action "will not bolster" unionism.

18 Apr 2023 Brexit

DUP Lays Ground For Potential Summer Return To Stormont

Hope is growing that the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is preparing for a return to Northern Ireland's political institutions this summer.

17 Apr 2023 Brexit

Architects Of Good Friday Agreement Urge The DUP To Do "What's Right" And Rejoin Stormont

Architects of the Good Friday Agreement have urged the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to end its boycott of Northern Ireland's political institutions at a major conference to mark the 25th anniversary of the historic peace deal.

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17 Apr 2023 Home affairs

Prosecution fees increase confirmed for May

The Bar Council has welcomed confirmation from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) that the fee increases for prosecution work will take apply to hearings in existing and new cases from 2 May 2023.

16 Apr 2023 Home affairs

I was a victim of revenge porn – the law must change to make it easier for victims to get justice

Would you be distressed if images or videos of you stripped naked or engaging in a sexual act were posted online? I’m sure for most the answer would be yes.

13 Apr 2023 Home affairs

Rishi Sunak Refuses To Say He'll Stop Small Boats Crossings Before The Next General Election

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has refused to say he will have delivered his pledge to "stop the boats" by the time of the next general election, which is expected to take place in 2024.

13 Apr 2023 Health

Asylum Seekers At Risk Of Missing Out On Healthcare Due To Lack Of Internet Access

Asylum seekers are at risk of missing out on essential healthcare due to limited access to digital tools and the internet, according to a new charity report.

12 Apr 2023 Brexit

The DUP Warns Joe Biden's Northern Ireland Visit "Does Not Change" Its Brexit Deal Stance

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has warned that President Joe Biden's visit to Northern Ireland "does not change" his party's stance as it continues to block the formation of a government in the region.

11 Apr 2023 Home affairs

Detaining child migrants is a stain on our country – it is not a solution to deter small boats

You know that a policy is unlikely to succeed when it fails the “laugh” test. So it proved when Parliament heard Robert Jenrick’s solution to the “small boats crisis” – a barge. Take all the people on small boats – and put them into one big boat.

11 Apr 2023 Home affairs

We will never end violence and harassment while it continues to thrive in Parliament

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) – a business lobbying group – has made headlines after a dozen women came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct, including an alleged rape.

11 Apr 2023 Home affairs

Grassroots Football Wants New Independent Regulator Plan To Go Further

A plan for a new football regulator has provoked scepticism from grassroots and non-league campaigners, with many claiming the new independent body will not be far-reaching enough.

06 Apr 2023 Communities

Former Prisons Chief Says MPs Are Politicising "Tough On Crime" Rhetoric In Local Elections

The “tough on crime” rhetoric being pursued by the Conservatives and Labour in their local election campaigns is “political on both sides”, according to the former director of women at HM Prison and Probation Service.

05 Apr 2023 Home affairs

What We Know About Home Office Plans To House Asylum Seekers On Boats

The government has confirmed plans to house 500 asylum seekers on a barge off the Dorset coast, with people to be moved on to the vessel in “the coming months”.

Review to examine 50-year-old laws on finances after divorce and the ending of a civil partnership

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04 Apr 2023 Home affairs

Review to examine 50-year-old laws on finances after divorce and the ending of a civil partnership

04 Apr 2023 Home affairs

Suella Braverman Warned Grooming Gang Race Rhetoric Is A "Gift" To The Far Right

Home secretary Suella Braverman has been accused of “mainstreaming far-right talking points” with remarks spotlighting race in her announcement of the government's latest plans to tackle so-called “grooming gangs”.

04 Apr 2023 Brexit

Unionists must seize this opportunity to transform Northern Ireland for all

The current debate within unionism, both in Northern Ireland and across the United Kingdom, is fundamental to the whole future of the union.

02 Apr 2023 Home affairs

Suella Braverman Won't Commit To Stopping Illegal Channel Crossings This Year

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has refused to commit to “stop the boats” this year, despite it being one of the Prime Minister’s five key pledges for government in his new year speech.

31 Mar 2023 Communities

Labour Review Plans For World-First "Trauma-Informed" Criminal Justice System

Labour is carrying out a review into how to create the world’s first “trauma-informed” criminal justice system, as the party also promises to be tough on crime and antisocial behaviour.

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