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Nick Mostyn, Helena Kennedy and I do a podcast on legal issues every Sat. Nick an ex High Court Judge, expert on the law and v authoritative, Helena, inspirational campaigner. I’m an ex Lord Chancellor who’s regularly had to compromise in office. Listen to it @lawdisordershow

My predecessor Hailsham warned of elective dictatorship in UK referring to power of PM who controlled Commons. It could never happen in the USA, where President does not control Congress, is subject to the Courts, and can be impeached. Hold on….

We discuss the constitutional checks and balances on President Trump in the light of Tuesday’s election including the results in Congress. And also in the light of the attitude of the current US Supreme Court. Out soon on Law & Disorder

Gaetz’s qualification to be US AG is not his mastery of the law, but his utter contempt for it. Whether his nomination succeeds or not the President-elect has signalled the law is to be brought to heel not respected.

This takes apart the slippery slope argument. And identifies that the certainties of Kim’s Bill is much better and safer than the uncertainties of the current law. prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/6856…

He says safeguards are inadequate. Two doctors and Judge are more safeguards than any other jurisdiction. He doesn’t consider safeguards in those countries with terminal illness assisted dying law. As Select Committee found, no abuse in those countries. transparencyproject.org.uk/assisted-dying…

This row absolutely underlines the best course is normally to let police complete their investigation. If they have messed it up then let that be debated at the end. Pressurising them to stop an investigation is generally unwise. thetimes.com/article/0a5a6f…

Very sad day. John had a huge impact for good on the progress made by the labour government between 97 and 07. Blair Brown and Prescott were the three pillars on which that government was based. theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

Ahead of the vote on assisted dying our The Rest Is Politics LEADING guest today is Kim Leadbeater MBE MP - we also talk about her sister Jo Cox, her take on Parliament and why it needs to change and much more alastaircampbell.org/2024/11/109-is…

Why I am supporting Kim’s Assisted Dying Bill tomorrow. 🧵 Firstly, the status quo is simply not fit for purpose. The law is a mess - we criminalise assisting a loved one escape agony, whilst attempting to show leniency in prosecuting guidance. This breeds uncertainty.

A Court has decided H6 should not be named. MPs could name him in Parliament but it would infringe the separation of powers between court and legislature. The law is saying he is entitled to anonymity as long as the order continues. theguardian.com/world/2024/dec…

Allowing foreign donors to channel money to UK political parties through UK companies they own allows the principle of our electoral law that it’s UK donors only who can fund elections to be circumvented. Change the law now to prevent this abuse. theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

Tories should be trying to persuade the electorate to support them, not foreign billionaires. Votes not dollars decide UK elections.

“But also: look around you. Schools, hospitals, parks, libraries, potholed roads, crappy bus links – so many aspects of the public realm are broken.” Don’t forget the family, criminal and justice system. theguardian.com/business/2025/…

2 independent reviews criticised Helen Pitcher’s conduct as chair of CCRC in connection with Malkinson case. She refused to accept responsibility. She resigned only when forced. She should now resign as chair of Judicial Appointments Commission. theguardian.com/law/2025/jan/1…

CCRC needs a committed confident miscarriage- of-justice-fighting chair ASAP. Helen Pitcher, fired as CCRC Chair, should go as Judicial Appointments Commission Chair. She lacks the confidence of every group of stakeholder in judicial appointments. theguardian.com/law/2025/feb/1…

Recognizing UK needs close relationship with USA should not prevent us pointing out Vice President JD Vance speech in Munich was terrible. Pushing back hard on his analysis doesn’t endanger the US/UK relationship. It ensures it’s on a firm footing.