I have written a column for The Independent tomorrow, making the case for opting out of the European Arrest Warrant and various other EU regulations covering the British criminal justice system. You can read the article here. I also discussed the issue on Radio 4’s Today program, accessible here (from 1 hour, 33 minutes).
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Today, I met with senior officials from Heathrow and NATS (ie UK traffic control), pursuant to the many concerns raised by residents in East Molesey and Walton about the new flight path trials from Heathrow. I blogged about the issue, following my local public meeting in Molesey on 24th September, here. We had a productive […]
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On Monday, I joined the Mayor of Elmbridge, local councillors, Sir Gerry Acher (of the Cobham Conservation and Heritage), John Stephens (of Downside and Hatchford Community Group) and local residents - including St Matthews infant school - to unveil a new village sign for Downside. Designed by local artist, Kate Ellis, it was […]
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I have written a column for The Sunday Times, setting out the case for a Bill of Rights, and addressing the critics of Conservative proposals. You can access it here.
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I debated Tory plans to reform human rights laws with Shami Chakrabati on the BBC’s Daily Politics show today. You can watch the lively discussion here.
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I recently blogged about the wave of local concern about the acute noise pollution from the Heathrow flight trials, here. I have just been informed that the trials will be cut short on 12 November (they were scheduled to run until January). That will be enormous relief to residents in Molesey and Walton, who will […]
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I have written a column today for the Daily Telegraph, on the proliferation of criminal activity online - and how we should strive to strike the right balance between defending freedom and security. You can read the article here. (Photo by Ewan Munro)
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