Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 28 Oct 2015
European Union Referendum Bill
"I deeply apologise if while the Chief Whip was talking to me I missed the Minister’s response, but I specifically tabled Amendment 18 on what work would be necessary and briefly spoke to it. Perhaps the Minister might be kind enough to address that; otherwise I will need to regroup …..."Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 18th June 2015
Asked by:
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will mark the 800th anniversary in 2017 of the granting of the Charter of the Forest in a similar way to that in which the Magna Carta is being marked this year.
Answered by Lord Faulks
The Charter of the Forest was an important document in its own right when it was issued by Henry III in 1217 at the same time as a re-issue of Magna Carta. The Charter re-established rights of access to the forest for free men that had been eroded over the time. However, although the provisions of the Charter of the Forest remained in force for a number of centuries, it has not enjoyed the same lasting and worldwide recognition as Magna Carta, which has had an enduring significance on the development of the concept of the rule of law.
Consequently, while the Government is actively supporting the celebration of the 800 anniversary of Magna Carta this year, it has no plans to mark and celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Charter of the Forest.
Written Question
Thursday 18th June 2015
Asked by:
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question
to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to mark and celebrate the 800th in 2017 anniversary of the granting of the Charter of the Forest.
Answered by Lord Faulks
The Charter of the Forest was an important document in its own right when it was issued by Henry III in 1217 at the same time as a re-issue of Magna Carta. The Charter re-established rights of access to the forest for free men that had been eroded over the time. However, although the provisions of the Charter of the Forest remained in force for a number of centuries, it has not enjoyed the same lasting and worldwide recognition as Magna Carta, which has had an enduring significance on the development of the concept of the rule of law.
Consequently, while the Government is actively supporting the celebration of the 800 anniversary of Magna Carta this year, it has no plans to mark and celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Charter of the Forest.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 27 Mar 2012
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 27 Mar 2012
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill
"My Lords, during the passage of this Bill we have learnt that there is no need for this clause because squatting in people’s homes is already criminal. We have learnt that there was a big need for guidance and we would not be where we are today unless there had …..."Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 27 Mar 2012
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill
"My Lords, I am tremendously grateful to all Members of the House who spoke in this debate—which finally had the airing that it deserved, even though it was late—and to all Members of the House who stayed to hear it. It was an incredibly important debate about whether we should …..."Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 27 Mar 2012
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 27 Mar 2012
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill
"My Lords, I move this amendment because of the reasons expressed from all sides of the House, and because it is my hope that the House of Commons might debate this properly as it did not have a chance to do so in Committee...."Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 20 Mar 2012
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 20 Mar 2012
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill
"My Lords, I am sure that the House will find it convenient if we discuss all the amendments relating to Clause 136 in one group and, therefore, I intend to regroup them. I am sure that your Lordships will not need reminding that this matter was not discussed at all …..."Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer - View Speech
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