Geoffrey Cox QC MP asked to give his legal opinion on the advice given to the Queen
Link: Attorney General questioned on legal advice
Source: Parliamentary News
Tree-planting event celebrates reedbed scheme at Devon beauty spot
The completion of a giant reedbed scheme designed to attract an array of wildlife as well as help to keep water clean was celebrated yesterday at Stover Country Park in Devon.
Link: Tree-planting event celebrates reedbed scheme at Devon beauty spot
Source: Gov Press Releases
Lords debates Spending Round 2019
Members debate the government’s autumn spending review 2019
Link: Lords debates Spending Round 2019
Source: Parliamentary News
Scottish Secretary responds to Supreme Court judgement
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has responded to today’s [24 September 2019] Supreme Court judgement.
Link: Scottish Secretary responds to Supreme Court judgement
Source: Gov Press Releases
Man overboard rescued off Dover ‘was wearing lifejacket with good strobe light’
A crew member who went overboard from his sailing boat in the early hours of 24 September was rescued thanks in no small part to the lifejacket he was wearing.
Link: Man overboard rescued off Dover ‘was wearing lifejacket with good strobe light’
Source: Gov Press Releases
Thomas Cook
Provides retrospective notice of 2 contingent liabilities created by the government in reponse to the collapse of Thomas Cook.
Link: Thomas Cook
Source: Gov Press Releases
UN Human Rights Council 42 – Interactive Dialogue with the UN High Commissioner on Cambodia
UK’s Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French said that the UK remains deeply concerned at the human rights situation in Cambodia and urged the Government to enable credible multi-party democracy and free debate.
Link: UN Human Rights Council 42 – Interactive Dialogue with the UN High Commissioner on Cambodia
Source: Gov Press Releases
Step-change in the Government’s approach to data is long overdue
Committee publishes report on challenges in using data across government
Link: Step-change in the Government’s approach to data is long overdue
Source: Parliamentary News
Circular 008/2019: Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000
Gives notification of a revised Notice of Detention that examining officers must provide to any person who is detained under Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000.
Link: Circular 008/2019: Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000
Source: Gov Press Releases
UK Space Agency joins Women in Aerospace Europe organisation
The future success of the UK space sector depends on increasing the number of women in leadership roles and improving diversity and inclusion, Dr Alice Bunn, International Director of the UK Space Agency said today.
Link: UK Space Agency joins Women in Aerospace Europe organisation
Source: Gov Press Releases