Parliament must vote again on whether to give prisoners the vote, as the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that the UK’s blanket bank on votes for prisoners is unlawful.
Scotch Whisky Must Hold Dram Diploma
The consultation on ‘Dram Diplomas’ launched last month by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), which is designed to protect the iconic drink from inferior competitors, ends on 7 December and the department is urging relevant bodies to reply before the closing date.
Repeating A Libellous Tweet Is Equally Libellous
On 2 November, the BBC programme Newsnight broadcast an interview with former care home resident Steve Messham, in which he claimed to have been abused as a boy in the 1980s by a prominent Conservative politician.
Flexible Parental Working Plans Unveiled
Yesterday Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg unveiled plans to overhaul the family-friendly system of employment leave and enable women to share maternity leave with their partners.
Lords Call To Reject EU Women On Boards Quota
The House of Lords has recommended that the Government should reject proposals from the European Union to introduce quotas for women on company boards.