UK local government and national government move to “virtual” democracy and “virtual” public meetings as coronavirus restrictions continue
UK local government and national government move to “virtual” democracy and “virtual” public meetings as coronavirus restrictions continue
By John Brace (Editor) and Leonora Brace (Co-Editor)
Phil Davies at a public meeting of the Merseyside Police and Crime Panel (Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Confirmation Hearing 9th April 2020) from a still of a video filmed by Knowsley Council
Regulations allow “virtual” public meetings of local councils and other local government bodies in England from Saturday 4th April 2020
Regulations allow “virtual” public meetings of local councils and other local government bodies in England from Saturday 4th April 2020
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Councils and other local government bodies cancel many public meetings but courts are still sitting
Councils and other local government bodies cancel many public meetings but courts are still sitting
Cllr Chris Jones (left) Health and Wellbeing Board (Wirral Council) 11th March 2020 as an example of a local council committee public meeting
Local councils including Wirral Council, Liverpool City Council, Knowsley Council as well as Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority have cancelled many planned public meetings that were due to take place next week (week commencing 23rd March 2020) and beyond. The reason given by one is “government advice”. However at the national level both the House of Commons and House of Lords continue to sit both this week and plan to do so all the way through to the end of the month before the break for Easter. Continue reading “Councils and other local government bodies cancel many public meetings but courts are still sitting”
After changes in 2014 allowing filming of local government meetings what are the safeguards proposed on filming and broadcast of judicial sentencing remarks in England and Wales?
After changes in 2014 allowing filming of local government meetings what are the safeguards proposed on filming and broadcast of judicial sentencing remarks in England and Wales?
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