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Peter Oborne of the Daily Telegraph looks behind the scenes at Westminster.

Peter Oborne of the Daily Telegraph looks behind the scenes at Westminster.

The rule of law has exercised parliament this week in the matter of super injunctions. Who should decide on the rights to privacy and free speech- the judges or parliament?
One person who took this matter very seriously was the law lord Lord Bingham, widely regarded as the most talented British lawyer of our time, and whose memorial service took place on Wednesday at Westminster Abbey.
Former Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer and Conservative MP Jesse Norman consider his legacy.

David Blunkett, in his time as Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Secretary, came into frequent conflict with the judiciary. He tells Week In Westminster why.

Parliament debated a motion this week calling on the government to re consider its contribution to bailing out the countries in the Eurozone which have gone bust.
John Redwood Conservative and Stephen Williams Liberal Democrat have opposing views on what Britain should do.

On Monday the Commons Select Committee on Business Innovation and Skills reported on the effects of the controversial take-over of the historic British firm Cadburys, by the multinational company Kraft.
The Chair of the Committee Adrian Bailey, and Conservative member Margot James discuss the remit of the report.

The Editor was Marie Jessel.

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Sat 28 May 2011 11:00
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Chapters

  • The Rule of Law 1

    Lord Falconer, former Labour Lord Chancellor, examines the conflict between Parliament and the judiciary with Tory MP Jesse Norman, son-in-law of the former Lord Chief Justice, Lord Bingham.

    Duration: 05:22

  • The Rule of Law 2

    Labour MP David Blunkett offers his personal perspective, based on his own experience of disagreements with judges when he was Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Secretary.

    Duration: 05:01

  • Kraft

    Labour’s Adrian Bailey, chairman of the Commons Business Committee, discusses the Committee’s report on the controversial Kraft takeover of Cadbury with fellow committee-member, Tory Margot James.

    Duration: 05:51

  • Eurozone

    Eurosceptic Tory MP John Redwood explains his opposition to further bail-outs of the failing economies of Greece, Portugal and Ireland, while Lib Dem Stephen Williams defends the policy.

    Duration: 05:36

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  • Sat 28 May 2011 11:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM

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