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December 16, 2015

Reprieve challenges Jack Straw's comments on Libyan rendition

Former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has reportedly claimed that “the British government never condoned, nor was complicit, in the torture or ill-treatment of detainees, wherever they were held.”
December 11, 2009

Justice Secretary denounced for vetoing Freedom of Information on devolution

Democracy campaigners have reacted with anger and dismay to news that the UK Justice Secretary, Jack Straw, has issued a 'veto' certificate under section 53 of the Freedom of Information Act over Cabinet minutes about devolution.
February 25, 2009

Justice secretary accused of cover-up on Iraq war decision

Freedom of information campaigners have reacted angrily to UK Justice Secretary Jack Straw's decision to veto publication of key Cabinet meeting minutes in the run-up to the Iraq war in 2003.
December 10, 2008

Liberty condemns Justice Minister's Human Rights Act remarks

Civil liberties campaigners have condemned UK Justice Secretary Jack Straw for comments in a newspaper article casting doubts on the Human Rights Act and saying that it may be likened to a "criminal's charter".
July 15, 2008

Time to remove Bishops from the House of Lords
October 11, 2007

Hate speech and free speech

Jack Straw has decided to introduce legislation which will prohibit the incitement of homophobic hatred. It is well-intentioned, but will this legislation work? Is it necessary?
April 24, 2007

Leader of House of Commons backs reconsideration of St George

As England celebrates its patron saint today, senior UK government figure Jack Straw acknowledges that St George needs reclaiming from racists and narrow nationalists - echoing the recent Ekklesia report.
March 20, 2007

Full-face religious veils to be restricted in schools

New government guidelines will prohibit te wearing of full-face veils in schools where they restrict teaching and social interaction. But they back consideration for religious dress sensibilities.