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A few thoughts on @KemiBadenoch proposed reforms to the Equality Act 2010.
(Unusually, I’ve included some personal reflections about how DEI operates in the public sector).
Alexander Horne
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Alexander Horne
@AlexanderHorne1
Barrister & commentator. Hackett & Dabbs LLP @Cornerstonebarr. Visiting Prof @Durham_Uni Former senior parliamentary lawyer. Personal views
- Last time the Attorney General gave public legal advice on the Northern Ireland Protocol, during the passage of the Internal Market Bill, I was advising the @LordsEUCom The Committee put out an excoriating report noting that her advice was “clearly wrong in law”…
- Having written previously about the @HoCPrivileges investigation into the Prime Minister, I hesitated to do so again. However, given recent comments by @NadineDorries & others, I thought it worth a short 🧵 particularly in circumstances where former colleagues may be constrained.
- In my article in the @spectator yesterday, I noted the remarkable fact that @BorisJohnson didn’t take any legal advice before making his denials to Parliament. Walking to Lincoln’s Inn yesterday I suddenly recalled that the Attorney General at the time was @SuellaBraverman
- Replying to @AlexanderHorne1If it emerges that the Prime Minister did mislead the House on 8 December, I cannot see how he can remain in post. It would suggest that Parliament no longer cares whether Ministers tell the truth. At that point, any ministerial statement in Parliament becomes meaningless. /6
- This seems quite remarkable if true. It seems to imply that young people in England may essentially have to provide paid for ID to vote? I wonder whether this might provoke claims under Art 3, Prot 1 to the ECHR (right to vote)? /1The government have finally published the list of ID they will allow you to use to vote - six of the Government-accepted IDs are specifically targeted at older people, while almost none are aimed at younger people. bylinetimes.com/2022/11/07/vot…
- As promised last night, here are some final thoughts on Boris Johnson in the @spectator In short - his criticisms of the @HoCPrivileges are both unfounded and reprehensible and the manner of his departure will leave an indelible stain on his character.
- Reflecting on the @Glinner story this morning, unless there is something more that hasn’t been reported, assuming that the Met Police was responsible for this ‘operation’ I think the Commissioner should resign.
- Every time I see this story (which seems to appear cyclically on at least a yearly basis) I wish that the journalist would pose the politician concerned 2 questions: 1) What about our international law obligations under the Good Friday Agreement? (1/2)
- I am slightly flabbergasted that the migration debate has taken this rather appalling turn. The truth is that foreign students subsidise U.K. higher education. We should be grateful for the income that they bring. The research that they conduct . And that some wish to stay…
- Replying to @AlexanderHorne1If the accusations are false, the PM should want to clear his name - particularly if he wishes to play any future role in either House of Parliament. If they are found to be proven, it will have a profound impact on his legacy. /ends
- I’ve previously hesitated to comment much on the Johnson #PartyGate allegations on the basis that I’m not an expert on the Covid rules in place at the time. However, I’m surprised that the debate on Twitter has turned to the seriousness of any fixed-penalty notices. Short🧵/1
- Replying to @AlexanderHorne1Finally, it is troubling that the @HoCPrivileges is now being presented as some sort of kangaroo court. It retains a Government majority. It is staffed by impartial officials. It has employed a former senior judge as a special adviser…
- Replying to @AlexanderHorne1However, this case is a very different kettle of fish for one simply reason. Assurances were given by the PM in Parliament. And misleading Parliament has always been a resigning matter. Hence, any FPNs should not be seen as the end of the matter…/4
