The Bar Council of England and Wales has on a number occasions raised concern about his detention and repeatedly called on Chinese authorities to abide by its international obligations.

Social media companies should be made to share data with researchers in a bid to better understand sites' harmful effects and protect their users, MPs have said.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is seeking views on its proposal to strengthen reporting standards and improve transparency across the energy networks industry.

The Law Commission is proposing changes that would make it quicker and easier for leaseholders to take control of the day-to-day management of their building.

Labour MPs have been ordered to vote against the Government's post-Brexit immigration plans after a looming backbench rebellion forced Jeremy Corbyn into a humiliating U-turn.

Dods People draws together a list of appointments in Westminster politics, the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector in the last week.

The EU will not accept any fresh changes to the Northern Ireland backstop to save Theresa May's Brexit deal, Ireland's deputy Prime Minister has warned Britain.

As we look forward to the future, and the challenges we are faced with as survivors become fewer and frailer Holocaust Memorial Day this Sunday, gives us the opportunity to reflect on the importance of remembering the Holocaust, says Ian Austin MP.

New crime figures portray a country in the grip of a terrifying spiral of violence as an embattled police service struggles to cope, says the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) today. 

Ministers are “in denial” about the scale of violent crime, Diane Abbott has said, as police statistics revealed a rise in cases of homicide and knife crime.

Shadow Minister for Security Nick Thomas-Symonds MP says it is only by ensuring that this scrutiny of Prevent is robust and transparent that we can fully rebuild trust.

With civil servants across Whitehall being deployed in large numbers to focus on Brexit, the risk of major projects not being delivered on time and on budget is growing, writes Shadow Cabinet Office Minister Jon Trickett. 

Chair of the Bar Council Richard Atkins QC has commented on draft legislation that will prevent alleged abusers from cross examining their victims in the family court.

Writing for PoliticsHome, Matt Warman MP calls for government to eliminate the ‘poverty premium’ experience by vulnerable groups in an increasingly cashless world.

Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott says the Government's approach towards EU citizens risks damaging good-will with the EU member states and is a 'huge act of self-harm'.

Many skilled construction workers may not have the language or technical skills to understand how to apply for settled status 

Tony Keeling, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Head of Retail, SSE Energy Services, responded to the latest Which? Energy Customer Satisfaction survey saying:

Domestic abusers are set to face tough new punishments as part of landmark legislation due to be set out by ministers later today.

Law Commission proposes to simplify how the Immigration Rules are drafted and presented, so they are easier to follow and more user friendly. The Rules have grown from 40 pages in 1973 to around 1,100 pages today, becoming increasingly complex. They have been criticised by senior judges as labyrinthine. The Law Commission is seeking views on its proposals for simplifying Immigration Rules. The consultation begins on 21 January 2019.

Until now, chambers couldn’t be members of the Bar Council, but they are expanding membership beyond the traditional barrister-only membership. 

Increased awareness about periods is the best way for industry to improve its working practices. 

Liberal Democrat Lords Home Affairs spokesperson, former Met Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Lord Paddick writes ahead of the final stage of the Counter Terrorism and Border Security Bill in the House of Lords.

The Bar Council has published a three-part Youtube mini-series providing a legal analysis of the options for Brexit.