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27 October 2020
Issue: 7908 / Categories: Legal News , Constitutional law , Human rights
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The Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission - call for evidence

Lawyers have until 16 November 2020 to submit their views on what issues the government should focus on when it forms the Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission

The Commission was a Conservative Party manifesto commitment and aims ‘to come up with proposals to restore trust in our institutions and in how our democracy operates’. It will look into the potential for reforms to judicial review, the Human Rights Act, the Royal Prerogative, the powers of the House of Lords, access to justice and others means by which the individual can hold the state accountable for its actions.

The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee has issued a call for evidence. To have your say, visit: bit.ly/3jlqRTJ.

This is separate from the call for evidence issued by the Independent Review of Administrative Law, chaired by former minister Lord Faulks, now closed for submissions, which is looking at judicial review.

Issue: 7908 / Categories: Legal News , Constitutional law , Human rights
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

NEWS
The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, and Solicitor General, Andy Slaughter KC MP, marked the 25th anniversary of Pro Bono Week by joining lawyers, charities, students and parliamentarians at events celebrating voluntary legal work
An indemnity costs battle with a £20m gap could reopen an important question: what weight should an approved budget carry?
The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed
Should a conviction stand when a later ruling reveals that the law underpinning it was wrong? The answer exposes a clash between finality and justice
Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete
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