Jack Straw

Straw urged to pardon witches

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:47:13 GMT

A petition calling for a posthumous pardon for women and men who were executed as witches is to be presented to a politician.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:54:51 GMT

Gordon Brown fully agrees with the Chancellor's dire assessment of the UK economic outlook, a Cabinet minister has said.

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:23:34 GMT

A Liverpool fan jailed for an attack on a Bulgarian barman has launched a new bid to secure his release.

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:36:14 GMT

Jack Straw has insisted he is "absolutely convinced" Gordon Brown should remain as Prime Minister.

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:41:11 GMT

The Government has shelved plans to reform the House of Lords until after the next general election.

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:59:12 GMT

Emergency laws will be rushed through Parliament to protect the use of anonymous witnesses in court cases.

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:22:59 GMT

The Government is facing calls for an inquiry into claims that conversations between lawyers and prisoners are routinely bugged.

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:06:45 GMT

Justice Secretary Jack Straw has announced the Government will introduce powers to impose a ban on strike action by prison officers.

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:06:58 GMT

Fears hundreds of criminals may have escaped justice have prompted an urgent inquiry into warrant processes at a magistrates' court.

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:04:50 GMT

Justice Secretary Jack Straw has set out the next steps for wide-ranging changes to the British constitution floated by Gordon Brown.

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:27:14 GMT

Homeowners are set to get more protection from prosecution if they defend themselves from burglars.

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:46:43 GMT

Prison officers' leaders have been told there will be no change in this year's pay settlement following talks with Jack Straw.

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:14:42 GMT

Prison officers across England and Wales are going back to work as normal after calling off a surprise general strike.

Fri, 11 May 2007 23:05:49 GMT

Tony Blair has fully endorsed Gordon Brown to succeed him Prime Minister as the Chancellor formally launched his leadership bid.

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 08:07:29 GMT

Commons leader Jack Straw has announced he will run Gordon Brown's campaign for the Labour leadership.

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 23:13:38 GMT

MPs haven broken decades of deadlock over House of Lords reform by backing a fully elected second chamber.