Jack Straw makes a statement to the House of Commons, announcing a series of public consultations: War Powers and Treaties, Limiting Executive Powers Judicial Appointments Managing Protest around Parliament Deadline for response to consultations is 17 January 2008.
Jack Straw discusses the future of British human rights legislation in Cambridge University’s annual Mackenzie-Stuart Lecture.
The Prime Minister, in his ‘Liberty’ speech at the University of Westminster announces a national consultation on a Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.
Lord Goldsmith’s citizenship review is announced.The Review will clarify the legal rights and responsibilities associated with British Citizenship, in addition to those enjoyed under the Human Rights Act, as a basis for defining what it means to be a citizen in Britain’s open and democratic society.
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