Justice and Security Bill
Allegations of cunning play over final passage of Justice and Security bill
There have been angry mutterings from the backbenches today about the passage of the Justice and Security Bill last night, with allegations of cunning play by the whips. It appears… Continue reading
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Lib Dems avoid conference grief on NHS
Norman Lamb’s announcement today that the government will re-write regulations on competition in the NHS seals up one source of grief for the Lib Dems ahead of their spring conference… Continue reading
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Secret courts bill: the rebels
The government won all four votes on the report stage of the Justice and Security Bill last night, but there was still a crop of Coalition rebels when each division… Continue reading
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Lib Dems prepare for conference showdown on secret courts
Ken Clarke tabled a series of amendments to the Justice and Security Bill last night, aimed at getting the legislation through the Commons when it reaches Report Stage next week.… Continue reading
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Tory MPs keen for changes on secret courts bill as Lib Dem grassroots clash with Clegg
The committee of MPs considering the Justice and Security Bill was sitting today, but outside the group of loyal MPs scrutinising the Bill line by line, moves are still afoot… Continue reading
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Senior Tory mulls changes to secret courts bill
After publishing a paper highly critical of the Justice and Security Bill this morning, Andrew Tyrie is now considering making amendments to the legislation, I understand. MPs in a Bill… Continue reading
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The secret courts bill won’t enhance justice or make us more secure
‘That Britain allowed itself to be dragged into complicity in extraordinary rendition – the kidnap and torture of individuals by the state – is a disgrace. That, nearly a decade… Continue reading
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No, Mr Bond, I expect you to settle out of court
Right now, there are about 60 assorted cases of people trying to sue Britain’s intelligence services. Is that because our spies are unusually wicked, cavalier or brutal? Or because they… Continue reading
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Ken Clarke’s concession on secret courts fails to calm Lib Dem fears
Ken Clarke’s announcement that the government will accept a major House of Lords amendment to the Justice and Security Bill might ease the legislation’s passage through the Commons. The Lib… Continue reading
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Exclusive: Senior Lib Dems push for changes to secret courts bill
Senior Lib Dem MPs are deeply concerned about the government’s plans for secret courts, and will urge the government to accept changes made to the legislation in the House of… Continue reading
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