Reports suggest repeal of the Human Rights Act will be a priority for the Queen’s Speech. JUSTICE is committed to ensuring that human rights are protected and respected by each of the institutions of Government in the UK. Individuals should have a right to an effective remedy in our domestic courts for violation of those […]
Delivering Justice in an Age of Austerity report launch
April 23, 2015
The JUSTICE Working Party on Delivering Justice in an Age of Austerity launched its much-anticipated report to a packed reception at Herbert Smith Freehills last night. Drawing on the collective and unparalleled expertise of the Working Party’s membership across the profession, the report sets out a vision of systemic change to the way our civil […]
The JUSTICE Debate 2015
April 22, 2015
As we prepare for a general election and a new Parliament, last week JUSTICE brought together representatives of the three main sitting parties in the last to discuss their record on the justice system and their manifesto commitments for 2015 and beyond. Lord Faulks QC (Conservative), Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) and Andy Slaughter (Labour) joined […]
JUSTICE responds to ISC Privacy and Security Report
March 13, 2015
JUSTICE welcomes the recognition by the Intelligence and Security Committee (“ISC”) that the current legislative framework for surveillance by security agencies in the UK lacks transparency and is ready for reform. Surveillance is a necessary activity in the fight against serious crime. It is a vital part of our national security. It has saved countless lives […]
JUSTICE and other NGOs support better national implementation of the ECHR
March 3, 2015
JUSTICE, together with other UK and European NGOs, supports the initiative of the Council of Europe, under the Belgian Chairmanship, to promote measures for the more effective implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights. On 26 February 2015, JUSTICE signed a joint statement in response to the draft Brussels Declaration on the ‘Implementation of […]
Lord Judge speaks of importance of JUSTICE
February 12, 2015
Lords debate Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill today
February 2, 2015
The Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill begins its final stages in the House of Lords today. Despite repeat flurries of excitement as a coalition of Peers suggest time and again that most of the controversial Communications Data Bill – popularly known as the Snoopers’ Charter – might be a late-stage drop in; the press has, perhaps regrettably, […]
Lords debate new terrorism powers
January 12, 2015
As Peers prepare to debate new counter-terrorism powers on Tuesday, the all-party parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights publishes a critical report on the Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill, calling for major amendments to the Government’s proposals. JUSTICE has major concerns about the Bill and has prepared full briefing in advance of Tuesday’s debate, here. The […]
UK needs full judicial inquiry on torture allegations
December 22, 2014
JUSTICE joins other UK and International civil society organisations and calls on the Prime Minister to establish a full judicial inquiry with the power to properly investigate allegations that the UK and its officials have been complicit in torture. The lessons of the recent Senate inquiry into the activities of the United States during the […]
Law and Literature Series: An Evening With Hilary Mantel
December 18, 2014
11 February 2015 An exclusive JUSTICE member event. Hosted by Baron Judge PC QC and Baroness Kennedy of The Shaws QC in the Great Hall at Middle Temple. An Evening with Hilary Mantel: Middle Temple 11 February 2015 Double Booker prize winning author, Hilary Mantel will read from Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, bringing to life […]