Given the crucial role some of them are about to perform in terms of the 42-day detention proposals 'Lords of the Blog' is probably worth keeping an eye on. It's a group blog by cross-party and independent members of the House of Lords, part of a project conducted by the Hansard Society, which I've been reading for a few months but have neglected to link to.
As Tom Freeman mentioned in passing today there are some very impressive intellects in 'that other place' so definitely worth a visit. Here's Lord Norton on the 42-day issue:
He goes on to say how important it is to listen but the quiet authority in that last line made me smile...
As Tom Freeman mentioned in passing today there are some very impressive intellects in 'that other place' so definitely worth a visit. Here's Lord Norton on the 42-day issue:
"The House of Commons has voted for the provision to enable terrorist suspects to be held for up to 42 days without charge. Though its majority was reduced, the Government nonetheless achieved a majority to get it through. Opinion polls show a majority of the public supporting the provision. One poll also shows that more people think the House of Lords would be wrong to reject the provision than those who think it should reject it.
The House of Lords does not exist to act as a conduit for public opinion..."
He goes on to say how important it is to listen but the quiet authority in that last line made me smile...
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