CVRO and the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law Event 14 October 1- 2pm

      Parliamentary Review of the Coronavirus Act 2020: Scrutiny Delayed, or Scrutiny Denied? We are delighted to announce a Webinar in collaboration with the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law on the upcoming six-month review of the Coronavirus Act 2020, taking place on Thursday 14 October 2021, 13.00 – 14.00.  The speakers … Continue reading “CVRO and the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law Event 14 October 1- 2pm”

Accountability and the Government’s New Approach to COVID-19

  The last few weeks have seen a comprehensive upheaval of the Government’s approach to COVID-19. In addition to a change in the Secretary of State for Health, there has also been a marked change in tone, which has shifted from imploring individuals to ‘follow the rules’, to emphasising ‘personal responsibility’ while committing to the … Continue reading “Accountability and the Government’s New Approach to COVID-19”

Human Rights and COVID-19 in Parliamentary Inquiries: Reflections on One Year of the Pandemic

As part of the CVRO’s assessment of COVID-19 Review, we have carried out an analysis of COVID-19 related inquiries carried out by parliamentary committees over the last year. A list of all COVID-19 related inquiries carried out so far can be found here. The purpose of the analysis is to track the role of human rights … Continue reading “Human Rights and COVID-19 in Parliamentary Inquiries: Reflections on One Year of the Pandemic”

Human Rights and COVID-19 in PMQs: Reflections on One Year of the Pandemic

As part of CVRO’s assessment of COVID-19 Review, we have carried out an analysis of ‘Prime Minister’s Questions’ (PMQs) during the pandemic. The purpose of the analysis is to track the role of human rights principles and discourse in these weekly Parliamentary sessions. PMQs as a mode of accountability PMQs take place every sitting Wednesday from … Continue reading “Human Rights and COVID-19 in PMQs: Reflections on One Year of the Pandemic”