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Dominic Raab ‘considering measures to curb judges’ powers’

The Justice Secretary is reportedly considering introducing changes that could limit ministers’ accountability in judicial reviews. According to a leaked Ministry of Justice (MoJ) paper, reportedly seen by The Guardian, Dominic Raab is weighing up a ...

08 Aug 2022 at 12:50

Sunak says he would make downblousing a criminal offence

Rishi Sunak has pledged to make downblousing a criminal offence, as part of a major crackdown on sex offenders to protect women and girls. If he succeeds in the race to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister, the former chancellor announced he ...

27 Jul 2022 at 23:00

NI human rights commitments needed in UK trade deal, Amnesty tells US government

Amnesty International has urged US President Joe Biden to make human rights in Northern Ireland a cornerstone of any US-UK trade agreement, as leaders on both sides of the Atlantic prepare to mark St Patrick’s Day. The human rights charity has ...

16 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Bill of Rights ‘harmful and unwelcome’, says Scottish Government

The UK Government’s proposed Bill of Rights is “harmful and unwelcome”, the Scottish Government has said in response to a consultation. The highly controversial legislation would replace the Human Rights Act and mean the UK would not have to ...

04 Sept 2022 at 01:01

UN experts say Bill of Rights could ‘undermine enjoyment of human rights in UK’

The Bill of Rights may undermine the enjoyment of human rights in the UK if adopted, in particular the rights to fair trial, UN experts have warned. In a letter addressed to the UK Government, the special procedures of the Human Rights ...

22 Aug 2022 at 21:19

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Minister raises ‘grave concerns’ over proposals to change Human Rights Act

The Scottish equalities minister has reiterated her “grave concerns” over plans from the UK Government to change the Human Rights Act. Christina McKelvie argued the Act’s safeguards are “an essential feature of a democratic society ...

11 May 2022 at 12:55

Bill of Rights ‘shocking and unnecessary’, warns Scottish Government minister

Legislation proposing a new British Bill of Rights is “shocking and unnecessary”, Scotland’s equalities minister has said. UK Justice Secretary Dominic Raab published the Bill on Wednesday, saying it would “restore a healthy dose ...

22 Jun 2022 at 17:57

Charles to deliver Queen’s Speech as the monarch misses State Opening

The Prince of Wales will read the Queen’s Speech for the first time as the monarch misses the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in almost 60 years. The Queen, 96, pulled out of the ceremonial occasion – when she ...

10 May 2022 at 01:25

New measures to ‘dynamise’ the economy in Queen’s Speech, says Government

The Queen’s Speech will contain new measures to “dynamise” the UK to ensure people can pay the bills, a Government minister has said. But while policing minister Kit Malthouse acknowledged Government “alarm” at predictions ...

10 May 2022 at 10:55

Dominic Raab vows shake-up of ‘bonkers’ human rights legislation

Dominic Raab promised “commonsense” measures to make it easier to deport foreign offenders as part of a shake-up of human rights laws. The Justice Secretary accused some lawyers of taking advantage of the Human Rights Act ...

08 May 2022 at 12:55

Tory MPs urge ministers to curb European judges’ influence on UK migrant policy

The UK will “remain tied up in legal knots” unless reforms to deal with Channel crossings prevent European judges from interfering, according to Conservative MPs. Home Secretary Suella Braverman faced calls from her ...

07 Mar 2023 at 15:10

Small boats plan likely to fall foul of human rights convention, says Braverman

New legislation to tackle small boat crossings in the Channel is likely to fall foul of the European Convention on Human Rights, Suella Braverman has told MPs. Anticipating a possible legal fight, the Home ...

07 Mar 2023 at 17:40

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