David Anderson
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Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC: Barrister, Cross-bench Peer, Independent Prevent Commissioner; HL Constitution Cttee; Chair Inter Mediate, @uclei.bsky.social; Vis Prof KCL; AFPS; ex-indept reviewer terrorism legn; history, nature, sea kayaking, Suffolk
This is so true, David. Good constitutional intentions wilt in face of the short term realities of power: see the HL constitution committee evidence session with then Cabinet Office Ministers Pat McFadden and Nick Thomas-Symonds committees.parliament.uk/oralevidence..., especially QQ 52 and 53.
committees.parliament.uk
January 16, 2026 at 8:16 AM
This is so true, David. Good constitutional intentions wilt in face of the short term realities of power: see the HL constitution committee evidence session with then Cabinet Office Ministers Pat McFadden and Nick Thomas-Symonds committees.parliament.uk/oralevidence..., especially QQ 52 and 53.
@justicehq.bsky.social @bigbrotherwatch.bsky.social @privacyinternational.org any interest? My Amts 390/391 to Crime and Policing Bill were very well supported today, including in principle by both Opposition parties.
January 15, 2026 at 7:45 PM
@justicehq.bsky.social @bigbrotherwatch.bsky.social @privacyinternational.org any interest? My Amts 390/391 to Crime and Policing Bill were very well supported today, including in principle by both Opposition parties.
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An overlooked alternate reason for rising claims in UK as fall in Europe is that data-sharing + finger-printing is now a barrier to making a second claim to a second EU country (but not to UK)
Being outside that system can make UK a court of appeal for failed claims in the EU, says Alan Manning
Being outside that system can make UK a court of appeal for failed claims in the EU, says Alan Manning
December 13, 2025 at 10:06 AM
An overlooked alternate reason for rising claims in UK as fall in Europe is that data-sharing + finger-printing is now a barrier to making a second claim to a second EU country (but not to UK)
Being outside that system can make UK a court of appeal for failed claims in the EU, says Alan Manning
Being outside that system can make UK a court of appeal for failed claims in the EU, says Alan Manning
Video of the session - which features some excellent questions - is here nihrc.org/news/detail/...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Video of the session - which features some excellent questions - is here nihrc.org/news/detail/...
Video of address and subsequent excellent Q&A session is here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
December 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Video of address and subsequent excellent Q&A session is here: nihrc.org/news/detail/...
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My 5-minute introduction (no doubt hideously over-simplified) is here: www.daqc.co.uk/2025/11/28/s...
Sovereignty for Schools - David Anderson QC Lawyer London UK
I was given the honour of being a panellist (along with Baroness Butler-Sloss, Lord Young of Cookham and Professor Andrew Blick) at a Parliament Week schools event organised by Learn with the Lords an...
www.daqc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
My 5-minute introduction (no doubt hideously over-simplified) is here: www.daqc.co.uk/2025/11/28/s...
My 5-minute introduction (no doubt hideously over-simplified) is here: www.daqc.co.uk/2025/11/28/s...
Sovereignty for Schools - David Anderson QC Lawyer London UK
I was given the honour of being a panellist (along with Baroness Butler-Sloss, Lord Young of Cookham and Professor Andrew Blick) at a Parliament Week schools event organised by Learn with the Lords an...
www.daqc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
My 5-minute introduction (no doubt hideously over-simplified) is here: www.daqc.co.uk/2025/11/28/s...
