Bar Council’s Counsel magazine
The May 2016 edition of the Bar Council's Counsel magazine includes a Bar's Eye View piece by the Special Adviser to the Chairman of the Bar which quotes extensively from my CPS Report (see below) on the quality of legislative scrutiny, and reports my recommendations.
Orthodox Jewish Attitudes to Modern Issues of Gender Identity and Sexuality
On Saturday 5 May I gave a talk entitled Orthodox Jewish Attitudes to Modern Issues of Gender Identity and Sexuality - the text is available on my blog.
Additional Provisions tabled to the High Speed Rail
On Monday 23 April 2018 as one of the Examiners of Private Bills in the House of Commons I, together with the other Examiners, held a hearing into the Additional Provisions tabled to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) Bill 2017 - 2019; the proceedings were recorded on parliamentlive.tv.
Article 50 with Chris Wright
The Article 50 with Chris Wright series published an episode on Brexit and Parliament with guests Asa Bennett, Vicky Pryce and me on Wednesday 18th April 2018
My comments in Craies
My comments in Craies on Legislation on the application of criminal statutes to the Crown are helpfully cited and contextualised in a blog post by David Perry QC and Tom Williams on 17 April 2018 - Legally binding: when do criminal statutes bind the Crown?
Law Commission Consultation Paper No 234
Law Commission Consultation Paper No 234 - The Sentencing Code - Disposals relating to children and young persons: Consultation Paper published on 23 March 2018 cites my comments in Craies on Legislation in a number of places on consolidation and other matters.
Thomson Reuters Practical Law published a video discussion between me and Joanna Morris
On 16 March 2018 Thomson Reuters Practical Law published a video discussion between me and Joanna Morris entitled Brexit Update: Spring 2018, dealing with the current status of Brexit legislation including the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill and its current status in the parliamentary timetable, particular issues to look out for in that Bill, the importance of secondary legislation coming out under that Bill, the eventual proposed Implementation Bill and the status of other Brexit legislation. You can see the video here or read the transcript here.
First meeting as a member of the Thomson Reuters
On 13 March 2018 I attended my first meeting as a member of the Thomson Reuters Thought Leadership Advisory Board on Transforming Women’s Leadership in the Law. We were planning the forthcoming conference on Tuesday 1 May 2018 which will focus on practical steps enabling women to successfully progress in law. This is an enormously important and exciting project and I am delighted to be a part of it.
BBC cited advice
On 27 February 2018 the BBC cited advice I gave a few years ago about the status of religious institutions for the purposes of obligations under the Education Acts.
The Times’ Edward Fennell
On 15 February 2018 The Times' Edward Fennell quotes me on the issues around tariff-fixing and the challenges ahead for the UK civil service post-Brexit.
Thomson Reuters published a series of FAQs answered by me on Brexit
On 2 February 2018 Thomson Reuters published a series of FAQs answered by me on Brexit - the intention is to keep them regularly updated.
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
On 20 December 2017 Thomson Reuters Practical Law Public Sector Blog published a piece by me entitled European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: what does the government’s defeat really mean?.
A Parliament that Works for Wales
On 13 December 2017 the Expert Panel on Assembly Electoral Reform published its report on the way forward for the National Assembly for Wales - A Parliament that Works for Wales. I gave written evidence to the panel and am delighted that they agree, in particular, with my comments on the importance of building effective post-legislative scrutiny into the future model: the National Assembly is already a world-leader in the methodology of legislative scrutiny and more rigorous post-legislative scrutiny would be a further valuable enhancement.
Israeli Knesset
On 7 December 2017 I spoke in the Israeli Knesset on the second day of a two-day conference on Time and the Law arranged jointly by the Radzyner Law School of IDC Herzliya, the University of Leiden and the Knesset Legal Department. I spoke about the lifecyle of legislation.
What If God’s A Christian?
On 1 December 2017 the Jewish Chronicle carried a review of my latest book - What If God's A Christian? The reviewer was more than fair and I was delighted with the review.
Brexit: Government announces Withdrawal Agreement and Implementation Bill
On 14 November 2017 Practical Law quoted me on the legislative possibilities of a Bill to endorse the final Brexit deal with the EU, in a piece entitled Brexit: Government announces Withdrawal Agreement and Implementation Bill.
Annual General Meeting of the Statute Law Society
On 13 November 2017 at the Annual General Meeting of the Statute Law Society held at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies in Russell Square, I was elected as a Member of the Council. I am looking forward very much to working with colleagues on the Council to continue the important work of the Society. After the AGM there was a public lecture, at which the Society heard a fascinating analysis of the concepts of legislative intent and purpose from Sir John Laws who retired recently from the Court of Appeal
The Legislative Process: Preparing Legislation for Parliament
On 25 October 2017 the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution published its 4th Report of Session 2017–19 (HL Paper 27) - The Legislative Process: Preparing Legislation for Parliament; I gave oral evidence to the inquiry, and the report quotes me about: unnecessary legislation; the involvement of stakeholders in legislative preparation; policy preparation; publication of legislation; incoherent legislation; the role of Parliamentary Counsel; and the role of Ministers.
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
On 18 October 2017 I spoke about the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, on a panel chaired by Dinah Rose QC, at a conference organised by the Public Law Project.
What next for the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
On 10 October 2017 Thomson Reuters Practical Law Public Sector Blog carried a piece by me entitled What next for the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill?
Henry VIII powers in the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
On 12 September 2017 the Financial Times online quoted me on the issue of the nature of Henry VIII powers in the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: complexity without clarity?
On 17 July 2017 Thomson Reuters Practical Law Public Sector Blog carried a piece by me entitled European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: complexity without clarity?
Repeal bill: key legal points on the Brexit measure.
On 14 July 2017 the Financial Times online quoted me in relation to the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - Repeal bill: key legal points on the Brexit measure.
Gender Neutrality in Legislative Drafting
On 5 July 2017 I spoke at a seminar on Gender Neutrality in Legislative Drafting at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies in London University.
Carolyn Quinn interview
On 3 July 2017 Carolyn Quinn interviewed me about the legislation required for Brexit as part of the Westminster Hour on BBC Radio 4.