A previous quiz focused on peers who had been Olympic medallists. Given that the Paralympic Games are now under way – I am going tomorrow – I thought it appropriate that this quiz looks at peers who have either competed in Paralympic Games or have been involved in work for those with disabilities. As usual,…
I have been rather engrossed this month with writing commitments, hence the light blogging. It is not as if there have not been significance issues occupying the front pages. One of them is the Nicklinson case. Tony Nicklinson is the man paralysed from the neck down, who sees his life as a ‘living nightmare’ – he…
The formidable Baroness Trumpington has, I know, a fan base among our readers. They may therefore enjoy reading the interview with here here, published in today’s Daily Telegraph. She is clearly on form, recounting her days as a wartime land girl and code-breaker at Bletchley Park, as well as her more recent encounter with Lord King, when…
‘Good evening Mr Bond’. Given the participation of James Bond, and the Queen, in the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games, I thought it appropriate for this quiz to focus on members of Her Majesty’s security services, as well as the police, who have been made members of the House of Lords. The most high…
I organise a biennial international workshop of parliamentary scholars and parliamentarians. The latest – the tenth – was held at the weekend at Wroxton College in Oxfordshire. The panels covered a range of topics, including legislative adaptability, the relationship between parliaments and citizens, parliamentary scrutiny, and citizens’ expectations. A couple of the panels focused on…
