In his populist attack on the Human Rights Act in today's Daily Telegraph, Michael Howard is undermining the rule of law. If, under pressure of events, politicians introduce laws to protect public safety which restrict civil liberties to an unnecessary extent then the judges have not only a right but a duty to say so.
Councillor Wera Hobhouse has praised Greater Manchester Police after 11 bikers were fined in clampdown on off-road nuisance. Wera has joined with Councillors Jean Ashowrth and Brenda Kerslake in trying to find a suitable place for sensible off road bikers in the Rochdale Borough. She has issued the following statement:
Rochdale Constituency Labour Party has been rocked by accusations of bullying and intimidation. The Rochdale Party has been suspended by the Labour National Party until the complaints are fully investigated. No fewer than 5 complaints have been made and it is expected that it will be not until September until the situation is resolved.
It's official, Epsom & Ewell is the best place to live in the UK - according to a TV programme on Channel 4. Congratulations to the Officers of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, especially Susan Bush the Press Officer, on the successful case they put to Channel 4 - an excellent match to the programme's 5 criteria of Crime, Education, Employment, Environment and Lifestyle.
Here is a round up of news stories from Andrew Duff, Liberal Democrat MEP for Epping Forest.
A 24-hour free helpline for reporting homophobic hate crimes in Kent has been extended to cover the whole county. Previously only available in South East Kent, the service means victims of homophobic and transphobic crimes can report incidents via a dedicated telephone number.
