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Posted 6 years ago4 minute read

Mis-using ‘purdah’?

Last week, Rhion Jones considered the imminent General Election and the application of the (inappropriately-worded) purdah convention. Will purdah affect...

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Posted 6 years ago3 minute read

Scottish Council to change the way it consults on budget cuts

Falkirk Council says it will change the way it consults the public on budget cuts – as more reductions in...

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Posted 6 years ago3 minute read

“Shock collar” consultation was flawed …but legal

Last week, the High Court released a judgment in the fascinating case of ECMA & Petsafe v Secretary of State...

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Posted 6 years ago2 minute read

9,000+ take part in Council’s biggest ever response to consultation

There are just two weeks left to take part in a survey about restrictions of dogs on beaches in Cornwall....

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Posted 6 years ago16 minute read

Opinions and Evidence from Bang the Table for the UK Parliament’s Select Committee On Democracy and Digital Technologies

In October 2019 I was delighted to submit evidence to the Lords Select Committee on Democracy and Digital Technologies on...

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Posted 6 years ago5 minute read

Should Primary schools consult parents before teaching LGBT+ relationships?

Primary schools should be free to teach children about LGBT+ relationships without consulting parents, the chair of the country’s equality...

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