Political instability in Northern Ireland 19th January 2017 On 16 January the power-sharing Executive in Northern Ireland collapsed. Fresh elections are to be held on 2 March. There are some who argue that progress could... Speeches
More young voters needed 17th January 2017 According to the Electoral Commission, three out of every ten youngsters who are eligible to vote are not on the electoral registers in Britain today. There are... Speeches
Protecting press freedom 20th December 2016 How is the freedom of the press—a crucial element of the British way of life—to be reconciled with the individual’s right to privacy on a new, permanent basis... Speeches
New partnership proposals from the Independent Schools Council 15th December 2016 Academic and other partnership activities between independent and state schools are flourishing—and expanding—in many parts of the country. In September the... Speeches
Northern Ireland: Gay equality advances 13th December 2016 On November 9 (see below) Alistair Lexden introduced amendments to a Bill under discussion in the Lords to extend to Northern Ireland a scheme for England and... Speeches
Calling the police to account 9th December 2016 On November 8, an independent report by Sir Richard Henriques QC was published on Operation Midland, the name given to the Metropolitan Police’s investigation... Speeches
Visa problems 17th November 2016 Great concern has been expressed by British universities about the damaging effects of immigration policy on the country’s ability to remain highly attractive... Speeches
The Lord Chancellor's duty 16th November 2016 The Lord Chancellor, Liz Truss, has a specific duty to uphold and defend the independence of the judiciary. It was widely felt that she did not fulfil this duty... Speeches
Gay pardons in Northern Ireland 10th November 2016 The Conservative Party’s manifesto at the general election last year stated: “We will build on the posthumous pardon of Enigma codebreaker Alan Turing, who... Speeches
