Justice Secretary Jack Straw has given a speech on how a British Bill of Rights and Responsibilities fits into a long British tradition, and how we would be greatly impoverished without the Human Rights Act. A text version of the speech is available here. A podcast of Jack Straw’s speech, and a speech by Roger Smith, Director [...]
The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London and the Society for Advanced Legal Studies are pleased to announce the following events: Wednesday 30 January, 2008, 6pm - “The UK Constitution in Transition: From Where to Where?” PROFESSOR DAWN OLIVER, Professor of Constitutional Law, University College London Wednesday 20 February, 2008, 6pm [...]
***The Constitution Unit Annual Lecture*** Michael Wills MP ‘Kickstarting the debate on a British Bill of Rights and Duties’ (provisional title) Wednesday 5 March, 5.30 - 7.30pm Venue: The Constitution Unit, School of Public Policy, 29-30 Tavistock Square The lecture will be followed by a reception. This lecture is free of charge and open to all, however booking is essential. To [...]
The Rt Hon Jack Straw MP, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, and Michael Wills MP Minister of State visited Leicester on 10 December 2007 to talk to the local community about how they think our country is - and should be - run.
British citizens and people applying for citizenship must be prepared to accept a range of duties and responsibilities as well as rights, the PM has said.
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