In Parliament

The reality and challenges of being a sovereign nation state are that there are times when tensions and conflicts arise between domestic leg

I speak frequently to Cabinet colleagues on various matters relating to Government business, including measures taken on covid.

The Coronavirus Act 2020 was put before Parliament and went through every stage that a Bill is expected to go through.

There has been no Ministerial Direction requested.

Parliament is sovereign as a matter of domestic law and can pass legislation, even if such legislation is in breach of the UK’s treaty oblig

It is essential that perpetrators, victims and their families know and understand that the criminal justice system remains open and operatio

I share the concern about the growing backlog in the courts.

The Lord Chancellor and I discuss a range of criminal justice issues on a regular basis. As the hon.

My hon. Friend raises an important point. The CPS is not immune to the impact of the backlog.

I am glad that the hon.