<p>“Every lawyer who sees the law as a catalyst for change both domestically and internationally should read this book. It is the very best of progressive thought on how the law should promote change now. It is so timely both because of the scale of the problems we face and because there is a new labour government with a real mandate. Written by leading experts in their fields, this is a real blueprint for the future.” Lord Charles Falconer, former Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice</p><p> </p><p> "A compelling collection of innovative ideas that will inspire meaningful debate about Britain's path forward under the new Labour government." Sarah Sackman MP, Solicitor General </p><p> </p><p> “This is an important book that deserves to shape the thinking of Ministers in the new Labour government, as well as the wider climate of ideas in the Labour party.” Patrick Diamond, Queen Mary, University of London</p>

This book is a manifesto for change that showcases new policy ideas for an incoming Labour government. Organised by the Society of Labour Lawyers, the Labour Party’s legal think tank, the contributors inspire debate about Britain’s future, exploring a wide range of issues from access to justice to family law reform, housing, employment, EU and trade law, asylum and refugee law, immigration and citizenship, international law and constitutional reform. This book is a must-have collection of new insights into how a Labour government can renew Britain.
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Organised by the Society of Labour Lawyers, the Labour Party's legal think tank, this book is a manifesto for change that showcases new policy ideas for the next government. It is a must-have collection of new insights into how a Labour government can renew Britain.
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Part 1: Foundational Issues 1. Housing and Homelessness – Liz Davies, Rosalee Dorfman Mohajer, Ceri Edmonds, Stephen Hockman, Sally Hughes, Jamie McGowan, Wendy Pettifer, Andrew Pratten and David Watkinson 2. Rights at Work – Grahame Anderson and David Green 3. Family Justice Reform – Michael Horton and Hannah Gomersall 4. Criminal Justice – Laura Janes 5. Access to Justice – Grace Cullen Part 2: Emerging Challenges 6. Planning and Levelling-up – Liz Davies, Rosalee Dorfman Mohajer, Ceri Edmonds, Stephen Hockman, Sally Hughes, Jamie McGowan, Wendy Pettifer, Andrew Pratten and David Watkinson 7. Constitutional Reform: Reforming the Lords and Upholding Standards in Public Life – Bren Albiston and Jemima Lovatt 8. Devolution – Bren Albiston 9. Environmental Law – David Wolfe, Bren Albiston and David Drew 10. Artificial Intelligence: Professionalising the AI Industry – To Control Technology, We Should Regulate Humans – Jacob Turner and Tristan Goodman Part 3: The Global Context 11. Asylum and Irregular Migration – Adrian Berry 12. Immigration and Nationality – Thom Brooks 13. EU and Trade Law – George Peretz 14. International Law – Daniel Jones, David Drew and Joseph K
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“Every lawyer who sees the law as a catalyst for change both domestically and internationally should read this book. It is the very best of progressive thought on how the law should promote change now. It is so timely both because of the scale of the problems we face and because there is a new labour government with a real mandate. Written by leading experts in their fields, this is a real blueprint for the future.” Lord Charles Falconer, former Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice "A compelling collection of innovative ideas that will inspire meaningful debate about Britain's path forward under the new Labour government." Sarah Sackman MP, Solicitor General “This is an important book that deserves to shape the thinking of Ministers in the new Labour government, as well as the wider climate of ideas in the Labour party.” Patrick Diamond, Queen Mary, University of London
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Has true potential to shape debates and see its proposals for reform become part of a new agenda for government; Expert contributors providing legal perspectives on some of the key policy issues affecting the United Kingdom; Timely: a policy book for a critical moment in British electoral history, providing insight into the key challenges ahead for a new government and concrete proposals for domestic matters, complex policy challenges and global issues.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781447375418
Publisert
2024-09-27
Utgiver
Vendor
Policy Press
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
140 mm
Aldersnivå
P, G, 06, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Om bidragsyterne

Catherine Atkinson is Labour MP for Derby North, Barrister and the Chair of the Society of Labour Lawyers.

Thom Brooks is Professor of Law and Government at Durham Law School.

David Drew is a lawyer and General Counsel and the Vice Chair of the Society of Labour Lawyers.