The Leader podcast: Should we be worried about new ‘bill of rights’? The Government has officially announced its proposals to replace the Human Rights Act in the UK with a new bill of rights. Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2022
Bill of Rights ‘shocking and unnecessary’, warns Scottish Government minister The proposed legislation was published by UK Justice Secretary Dominic Raab on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022
Boris Johnson questioned over speculation about jobs for wife The Prime Minister was challenged over reports that discussions had taken place about roles for Carrie Johnson. The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022
Legislation to allow Rwanda flights will 'remove everybody's human rights' THE UK Government has been accused of “removing everybody’s human rights” as it unveiled new legislation which will allow it to go ahead with… The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2022
UK plans to rewrite human rights law; critics cry foul The British government has unveiled plans for a Bill of Rights it says will strengthen free speech and the power of Parliament The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022
Boris Johnson refuses to deny he tried to appoint Carrie to job Boris Johnson refused on Wednesday to deny that he tried to appoint his now wife Carrie to a Government post. Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2022
Ministers ‘face backlash over flights to Rwanda’ Dominic Raab says a “robust approach” will be taken to ensure future migrant flights leave for Rwanda Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2022
Another day of disruption as strike hangover delays commuters Dominic Raab said the “militant activity” of unions taking industrial action cannot be allowed to win Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2022
PM avoids denying he attempted to get Carrie Johnson top Foreign Office job MPs look at whether watchdogs could investigate the claims after Boris Johnson refused to comment during PMQs The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022
Rail strikers condemned as 'militant' by Tory Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab poured petrol on the flames of the simmering summer of discontent by describing the RMT union's strike action as militant. Daily Record · Jun 22, 2022
Labour peer slams 'shameful' Tories for ignoring Scotland in human rights plot THE UK Government is accused of showing a “shameful” disregard for Scotland as it moves to “ransack” human rights. The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2022
Tories told state pensions rise ‘crazy’ as workers ordered to accept wage cuts Lord Jim O'Neill, a former Treasury minister, branded protections for pensioners 'ludicrous' in the face of soaring hardship for working families Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2022
Rail strikes: travel disruption across Great Britain as fallout continues Transport bosses say services will be disrupted throughout the week after mass industrial action on Tuesday The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022
Shapps says RMT claim he wrecked talks ‘a total lie’ as Thursday’s rail strikes set to go ahead – as it happened This live blog is now closed The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022 Government cannot allow ‘militant’ unions to ‘win argument’, Dominic Raab says Deputy PM says government ‘cannot relent’ after first day of industrial action
Reuters · Jun 22, 2022 UK to bring in new Bill of Rights after migrant deportation defeat Britain will begin legislating on Wednesday for a new Bill of Rights to give the government the power to ignore rulings from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), which last week blocked ministers' plans to send migrants to Rwanda.
Reuters · Jun 22, 2022 We can't allow unions to win over rail strikes, UK deputy prime minister says Britain's deputy prime minister Dominic Raab said on Wednesday that the government couldn't allow "militant unions" to win over rail strikes, warning that their demands could lead to an inflationary spiral.
Reuters · Jun 22, 2022 Britain will stay in European human rights court, says minister Britain will remain under the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said on Wednesday, days after the court blocked the government's move to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022 Wednesday briefing: The government is planning to replace the Human Rights Act. What does that mean? In today’s newsletter: plans to abolish the Human Rights Act are picking up steam. Archie Bland explains the rights that will be gained – and lost
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022 Dominic Raab denies assault on Human Rights Act is ‘racist’ and risks fresh Brexit clash Exclusive: Deputy prime minister accuses critics of lacking ’common sense’ and inflating risk of clash
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022 No 10 to set out sweeping plans to override power of human rights court Proposal to replace Human Rights Act with bill of rights is effort to make government ‘untouchable’, say critics
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022 What would a British bill of rights look like? Plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a UK-focused alternative will be presented this week
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022 European decisions halting Rwanda deportations could be ignored under Raab plans The Deputy Prime Minister wants the successor to the Human Rights Act to assert British courts do not always need to follow case law from Strasbourg.
Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2022 Tories will block courts from ruling on human rights violations in 'dangerous power grab' Boris Johnson is accused of 'ransacking' Brits' human rights as he plans to stop some human rights cases being heard in the High Court - and overrule European judges entirely to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2022 Dominic Raab claims he's strengthening 'freedom' with human rights changes THE Tories are pushing ahead with a "power grab" on human rights as they promise to stop “trivial claims from wasting judges’…