All articles written by Lord Falconer on PoliticsHome.com

07 Jan 2022 Social affairs

The government must set the Commons free to make up its mind on the issue of assisted dying

With public opinion solidly in favour of assisted dying, the government must make time in the Commons to let MPs come to a decision on this matter of conscience

20 Feb 2020 Home affairs

Lords Diary: Charlie Falconer

A forthcoming almighty constitutional row, questionable reshuffles and defending the judiciary, the more things change, the more they stay the same for Lord Falconer.

16 May 2016 Home affairs

Prison reforms doomed unless Government takes heed of damning safety report

The Government's prison reforms are "doomed to fail" unless it takes heed of a damning select committee report released today, Shadow Justice Secretary Lord Falconer warns.