Westminster Watch
Westminster Watch
Mark Hatcher reports on the launch by the Opposition of its Review of Legal Aid and on the debate surrounding the progress of a UK Bill of Rights ‘If we want a rights-based... read moreWestminster Watch
Mark Hatcher reflects on the forthcoming Spending Review and its impact on the administration of justice On 8 July in his Budget Statement the Chancellor of the Exchequer,... read moreWestminster Watch
After an eventful week in Parliament, Mark Hatcher looks at Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership triumph, the end of New Labour and the legal landscape of all the parties Who would... read moreWestminster Watch
The rule of law is seen by Michael Gove as “the most precious asset” of any civilised society. Mark Hatcher reports on the new Lord Chancellor’s first weeks in office... read moreWestminster Watch
Mark Hatcher examines the Magna Carta celebrations, The Queen’s Speech and the new Government’s legislative programme The political significance of Magna Carta was not lost... read moreWestminster Watch
Mark Hatcher on the General Election, the new Lord Chancellor, members of the Bar elected to the Commons and the first all-Tory meeting of the Cabinet for 18 years We were... read more
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Ahead of the General Election, Mark Hatcher takes a look at the main parties’ pledges on justice and considers the impact of a Coalition deal “There’s no point asking... read moreWestminster Watch
With Parliament dissolving for the election, Mark Hatcher looks ahead to the manifestos and the importance they place on preserving our system of justice. The dissolution... read moreWestminster Watch
Mark Hatcher on the Public Accounts Committee and its devastating report into the legal aid reforms. The veteran Whitehall watcher, Professor Peter Hennessy who now... read moreWestminster Watch
With the General Election date fixed four years ago, the attention of all at Westminster is now on May 2015. Mark Hatcher reports on the parties’ plans. read morePages
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