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.
New EU laws make UK’s complex Brexit ever more difficult
On 21 June 2017 the Financial Times quoted me in a piece entitled New EU laws make UK’s complex Brexit ever more difficult, about the moving target fr the Brexit deal created by the constantly increasing range of EU laws.
BC Radio 4 broadcasted a short clip of pre-recorded discussion between Nick Robinson
On 20 May 2017 BBC Radio 4 broadcasted a short clip of pre-recorded discussion between Nick Robinson, BBC political editor, and me about the process of converting manifesto commitments into law.
Great Repeal Bill
On 2 May 2017 the House of Commons Procedure Committee published written evidence from me to its inquiry into Delegated powers and the ‘Great Repeal Bill’, as part of its 7th Report for Session 2016-17 Matters for the Procedure Committee in the 2017 Parliament (HC 1091).
Brexit to dominate as May sets out stall for re-election
Reuters news item Brexit to dominate as May sets out stall for re-election published on 26 April 2017 quotes me on the expected influence of Brexit on the legislative agenda for some time to come.
We need a new Act of Union to meet the challenges of Brexit
On 21 April 2017 the website Brexit Central published my article on behalf of the Constitution Reform Group - We need a new Act of Union to meet the challenges of Brexit.
The National Assembly for Wales’ Expert Panel
The National Assembly for Wales' Expert Panel on Assembly Electoral Reform published two submissions from me which it considered at its meeting on 21 April 2017.
Focus on Brexit Slows Law Making
On 18 April 2017 the Financial Times quoted me in a piece entitled Focus on Brexit Slows Law Making, dealing with the expected impact of Brexit on the law-making process in respect of general domestic policy development.
White Paper on Legislating for the United Kingdom’s
On 4 April 2017 Practical Law published a note by me entitled An analysis of some of the key points of the White Paper on Legislating for the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union.
Eddie Mair interviewed me live on the PM programme on Radio 4
Eddie Mair interviewed me live on the PM programme on Radio 4 on 30 March 2017 about the title of the Great Repeal Bill announced in the Government's White Paper that day.
The fate of 50,000+ EU Laws post-Brexit
On 29 Mar 2017 Thomson Reuters published a blog on The fate of 50,000+ EU Laws post-Brexit, which includes discussion by me on possible future scenarios.
Judicial Power Project
The Judicial Power Project of the Policy Exchange think tank published an article by me titled Judicial Ignorance of the Parliamentary Process: Implications for Statutory Interpretation on 27 March 2017
Local Government and Communities Committee
On 15 March 2017 I attended the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee as Expert Adviser to brief them on legislative scrutiny.
The Government’s White Paper on Housing issued by DCLG
The Government's White Paper on Housing issued by DCLG on 7 February 2017 (Cm 9352) mentions my Pink Planning Centre for Policy Studies Report at page 28, as one of the solutions the Government are considering in relation to delivery mechanisms for new communities.
Finance Committee of the National Assembly for Wales
On 2 February 2017 I attended the Finance Committee of the National Assembly for Wales as a Technical Adviser; the Committee considered written evidence submitted by me at their request on the Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Bill following my informal session with them on 11 January.