Lord Falconer
Lord Falconer
Charles Leslie "Charlie" Falconer, Baron Falconer of Thoroton, PC, QC,is a British Labour peer and barrister...
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No one should be able to escape justice by not turning up when they're supposed to.
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More wheel clamping would be a good idea.
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What I am talking about is a bill which says this is the correct interpretation of the Human Rights Act,
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Our proposals will ensure that consumers get a better deal,
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Transparency is vital. We need to address that urgently but we also need a longer debate on party funding.
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We are not seeking a confrontation with the judiciary. They would have no difficulty with any legislation we might pass.
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We made estimates of what gains we could make. We made some gains but we did not make the gains that we had hoped to make.
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We need to debate the three months and we need to try to build a consensus around what the right period of time is, ... But what is being suggested is not any form of internment, just a sensible period to detain suspects while sensible investigation is going on.
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We are clear that the interpretation I have set out in this statement is correct
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The government is satisfied that it is lawful for the Prince of Wales and Mrs. Parker Bowles, like anyone else, to marry by a civil ceremony in accordance with Part III of the Marriage Act 1949.
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That goodwill has been dissipated by the Lord Chancellor's actions over a long period of time, ... If this is related to the barristers' action over pay it is absolutely outrageous and irresponsible.
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We have discussed it but I wouldn't like to say what we have said either way.
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If the defendant wants to rerun the argument he should be entitled to go to court, in which case the burden of proof lies with the prosecution.
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This is an issue which affects all political parties and I hope that the government, political parties and the Electoral Commission will be able to work together to find a solution which allows for transparency and fairness.