Sentences with phrase «general dominic»

Speaking at a fringe event at the Conservative party conference in Blackpool, alongside shadow attorney general Dominic Grieve MP, Vos said: «Lawyers provide a crucial public service.

Former Attorney - General Dominic Grieve has hit out at the current Justice Secretary's views on Brexit.

The award for print journalism was presented by the Attorney General Dominic Grieve QC MP at the conclusion of the Bar Council's annual conference on Saturday (6 November).

When Grayling recently drew up proposals for a Bill of Rights, the former Attorney General Dominic Grieve rubbished his efforts.

Conservative rebels included former attorney general Dominic Grieve, who called the amendment to fix the time of departure to 11 pm on 29 March 2019 «so very strange, because it seems to me to fetter the government, to add nothing to the strength of the government's negotiating position, and in fact potentially to create a very great problem that could be brought back to visit on us at a later stage.»

Critics, including former Conservative attorney general Dominic Grieve QC, have warned that such a move would undermine the rule of law across Europe.

The shadow justice secretary, Charles Falconer, said he was appalled by the home secretary's comments, which he described as «so ignorant, so illiberal, so misguided», while the Tory MP and former attorney general Dominic Grieve said he was disappointed by the intervention.

Former attorney general Dominic Grieve says government must defend independence of judiciary against abuse over article 50 case

The government is due to publish a summary of the legal advice on the UN-sanctioned Libyan operation written by attorney general Dominic Grieve later.

Case «very worrying» says former attorney general Dominic Grieve, while top officer admits incident damaged trust in police

Writing in The Observer, the former attorney general Dominic Grieve and ex-ministers Alistair Burt and Claire Perry, along with education select committee chairman Neil Carmichael and Bath MP Ben Howlett, said the result must serve as a wake - up call for the party.

Even senior Conservatives appeared prepared to rebel yesterday, with environment secretary Owen Paterson voting against the bill and defence secretary Philip Hammond and attorney general Dominic Grieve abstaining.

Shadow Justice Secretary and Shadow Attorney General Dominic Grieve asked about the powers of the Electoral Commission:

Pakistan's High Commission has rebuked Attorney General Dominic Grieve for his «negative and divisive» comments about corruption in some ethnic minority communities.

Attorney General Dominic Grieve said in a statement: «If I gave the impression that there is a particular problem in the Pakistani community, I was wrong.

Former Attorney General Dominic Grieve said: «I remain of the view that it is of the utmost importance that Parliament should have a white paper, certainly before it debates committee stage of the Article 50 Bill.

Attorney General Dominic Grieve has released a full statement clarifying his comments on the risks of corruption within ethnic communities:

Attorney General Dominic Grieve warned that Britain would have to face the «reputational consequences» of such a move, and that it could cause the entire system to collapse.

Tory MEP Sajjad Karim has hit out at the Attorney General Dominic Grieve describing his comments as «offensive,» «divisive» and «ill - advised».

Twitter users responded to the Attorney General Dominic Grieve's comments in The Daily Telegraph that Britain has a problem with «endemic corruption» in minority communities.

Broadcaster Stuart Hall's sentence for repeatedly committing sex offences against young girls is to be doubled to 30 months, after an intervention from attorney - general Dominic Grieve.

The full extent of a potential Tory rebellion is starting to become a little clearer, with figures such as Andrew Mitchell, former chief whip, Damian Green, former Home Office minister, and David Davies, former shadow home secretary, potentially joining confirmed rebels such as former attorney general Dominic Grieve and former justice secretary Ken Clarke.

Warsi, as senior foreign office minister, was responsible for British support for international human rights law and in her resignation letter bemoaned the departure in the previous reshuffle of Kenneth Clarke, and the former attorney general Dominic Grieve.

Former Attorney General Dominic Grieve has voiced concerns about the legality of new anti-terror measures, while Labour has accused the Government of being «unclear» in their plans.

She had travelled to the Berlaymont, the European commission's HQ, with the Labour MPs Chuka Umunna and Chris Leslie, and David Cameron's one - time attorney general Dominic Grieve.

There is however a pending suit at the Supreme Court by an NDC MP, and former Deputy Attorney General Dominic Ayine, challenging Amidu's nomination.

Or here is Conservative MP and ex-attorney general Dominic Grieve speaking on Newsnight on Friday: «I was horrified at the newspaper coverage, which reminded me of Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe.

However, shadow attorney general Dominic Grieve accused the government of «playing fast and loose» with the public over the difficulties the act posed, saying today's review was a «complete climbdown» on Tony Blair's previous comments.

Speaking in the Commons, attorney general Dominic Grieve said pursing criminal charges could push back an investigation, although the joint - committee is likely to push ahead on the basis of continued legal advice.

Grayling was criticised by lawyers on his own benches however, including former attorney general Dominic Grieve and former solicitor general Edward Garnier, the latter of whom told the justice secretary the public interest clause was «moderately nonsensical».

12:30 - attorney - general Dominic Grieve and director of public prosecutions Keir Starmer, before home affairs committee, on: Extradition

Attorney - general Dominic Grieve argues on the Today programme that no English law allows for indefinite trial, but stressed that deportation is still the priority, after a judge awards radical cleric Abu Qatada bail:

Shadow attorney general Dominic Grieve appeared to break ranks to say more grammar schools should be built in his local area if there is demand.

That headline quote was taken from a remark by the former attorney general Dominic Grieve.

Backers of amendment seven, tabled by former attorney - general Dominic Grieve, included former education secretary Nicky Morgan, former business minister Anna Soubry, and South Cambridgeshire MP Heidi Allen.

Former attorney general Dominic Grieves is not prone to fits of passion, but yesterday he seemed as angry as he has ever been.

However, it would not be right for me to do that,» Lord Goldsmith explained in a letter to shadow attorney general Dominic Grieve.

The new comments highlight a growing schism between Cabinet secretaries, with attorney general Dominic Grieve, Mr Clarke and Liberal Democrats squaring up against right - wingers such as Ms May and defence secretary Liam Fox.

Attorney General Dominic Grieve commenting on Monday's open letter sent by 60 British Humanist Association supporters is quoted in today's Telegraph as saying «As I go around and look at the way we make laws, and indeed many of the underlying ethics of society are Christian - based and the result of 1,500 years of Christian input into our national life.

There is, however, a pending suit at the Supreme Court by NDC member and former Deputy Attorney General Dominic Ayine, challenging Amidu's nomination.

In an interview with the Telegraph earlier this week, Attorney general Dominic Grieve suggested corruption was «endemic» in the Pakistani community and said politicians needed to «wake up» to the problem.

As former attorney general Dominic Grieve warns, there is a good chance censorship will only fuel resentment of the government.

«It's in no - ones interest to rush to judgement on this,» attorney general Dominic Grieve told the Commons, following an urgent question from MP John Whittingdale.

Former Deputy Attorney General Dominic Ayine doubts the ability of Martin Amidu to be neutral and impartial in the discharge of his duties.

The prime minister said attorney - general Dominic Grieve would have to decide whether to apply to the high court to get the original inquest quashed.

Renewing the 28 - day period yesterday, shadow attorney general Dominic Grieve accepted that the UK has «moved radically away» from the time when it was sufficient to hold someone without charge for 48 hours.

But attorney general Dominic Grieve said any such move could contradict European human rights legislation.

The Environment Secretary Owen Paterson, Welsh secretary David Jones and Attorney General Dominic Grieve have all left the cabinet.

Not exact matches

Dominic Grieve, who was attorney - general under May's predecessor David Cameron, has called the bill an «astonishing monstrosity.»

And former UK attorney general, Dominic Grieve, has argued the ICO's legal powers are inadequate — telling the BBC on Tuesday that the Facebook - CA scandal highlighted a need for «greater powers and greater sanctions».