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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

Trowers & Hamlins—Paul Batchelor

Trowers & Hamlins—Paul Batchelor

Trowers Hamlins strengthens Birmingham Office with senior corporate partner hire

Birketts—trainee appointments

Birketts—trainee appointments

Birketts welcomes largest ever Trainee Solicitor cohort for 2026

Sidley—James Sherlock

Sidley—James Sherlock

Sidley Expands Private Equity Practice With James Sherlock in London

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