Last week, I met with local community group Elmbridge CAN, who are helping refugees to find their feet in Elmbridge. The group has supported the resettlement of five Syrian families in the borough, including nine children. I was impressed how people from across the community have come together to offer their support, helping with donations […]
Read MoreYesterday, I wrote a column for The Sunday Times making the case for my proposed Magnitsky Amendment to the Criminal Finances Bill. The proposal, backed in Parliament by MPs from eight different political parties, would target those involved in profiting from serious human rights abuses, so they can’t launder their blood money through British banks, properties […]
Read MoreI was delighted to be appointed by David Cameron to serve as a Justice Minister in the new government, working in a great team under Justice Secretary Michael Gove. I have been allocated the human rights reform agenda, which is an area I have worked on in the past, and care deeply about. I am […]
Read More 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 […]
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreToday, on Radio 4’s World At One program, I debated whether we need new legislation to fight terrorism, making the argument that we need to focus more on prosecution - enforcing the laws we already have more effectively. You can listen to the discussion here.
Read MoreIn this month’s issue of Prospect magazine I debate prisoner voting with Liberty boss, Shami Chakrabati. It’s a lively discussion, which you can read in full here.
Read MoreI have written a column for Conservative Home, here, on the Equality Regulations that require 40,000 councils, police forces, schools and other public bodies to account for the social make-up of their staff and promote diversity - and section 159 of the Equality Act which licences positive discrimination. I am opposed to these measures, because […]
Read MoreI have been campaigning for reform to strike laws since 2011. In particular, I have been pressing a private bill to require union bosses to carry majority support from their members before striking. Today, in advance of nationwide strikes tomorrow, I raised the issue again at Prime Minister’s Questions. The PM responded with a pledge […]
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