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Alexander Horne
@AlexanderHorne1
Barrister & commentator. Hackett & Dabbs LLP @Cornerstonebarr. Visiting Prof @Durham_Uni Former senior parliamentary lawyer. Personal views
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    Alexander Horne
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    Jun 15
    My latest piece for the @spectator considers the Court of Appeal’s judgment in the Palestine Action case. A sensible and robust decision in my view. (I confess I am rather pleased that their assessment follows much the same approach that I suggested in February).
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    How much will upholding the ban on Palestine Action change?
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    Alexander Horne
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    May 12, 2022
    Last time the Attorney General gave public legal advice on the Northern Ireland Protocol, during the passage of the Internal Market Bill, I was advising the @LordsEUCom The Committee put out an excoriating report noting that her advice was “clearly wrong in law”…
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    Alexander Horne
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    Aug 8, 2022
    Having written previously about the @HoCPrivileges investigation into the Prime Minister, I hesitated to do so again. However, given recent comments by @NadineDorries & others, I thought it worth a short 🧵 particularly in circumstances where former colleagues may be constrained.
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    Alexander Horne
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    Mar 24, 2023
    In my article in the @spectator yesterday, I noted the remarkable fact that @BorisJohnson didn’t take any legal advice before making his denials to Parliament. Walking to Lincoln’s Inn yesterday I suddenly recalled that the Attorney General at the time was @SuellaBraverman
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    Alexander Horne
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    Feb 12, 2022
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    If it emerges that the Prime Minister did mislead the House on 8 December, I cannot see how he can remain in post. It would suggest that Parliament no longer cares whether Ministers tell the truth. At that point, any ministerial statement in Parliament becomes meaningless. /6
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    Alexander Horne
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    Nov 8, 2022
    This seems quite remarkable if true. It seems to imply that young people in England may essentially have to provide paid for ID to vote? I wonder whether this might provoke claims under Art 3, Prot 1 to the ECHR (right to vote)? /1
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    Electoral Reform Society
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    Nov 7, 2022
    The government have finally published the list of ID they will allow you to use to vote - six of the Government-accepted IDs are specifically targeted at older people, while almost none are aimed at younger people. bylinetimes.com/2022/11/07/vot…
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    Alexander Horne
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    Jun 10, 2023
    As promised last night, here are some final thoughts on Boris Johnson in the @spectator In short - his criticisms of the @HoCPrivileges are both unfounded and reprehensible and the manner of his departure will leave an indelible stain on his character.
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    Boris Johnson has finally run out of luck
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    Alexander Horne
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    Sep 3, 2025
    Reflecting on the @Glinner story this morning, unless there is something more that hasn’t been reported, assuming that the Met Police was responsible for this ‘operation’ I think the Commissioner should resign.
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    Alexander Horne
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    Aug 9, 2023
    Every time I see this story (which seems to appear cyclically on at least a yearly basis) I wish that the journalist would pose the politician concerned 2 questions: 1) What about our international law obligations under the Good Friday Agreement? (1/2)
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    Tories could campaign to leave European human rights treaty if Rwanda flights blocked
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    Alexander Horne
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    Dec 13, 2023
    I am slightly flabbergasted that the migration debate has taken this rather appalling turn. The truth is that foreign students subsidise U.K. higher education. We should be grateful for the income that they bring. The research that they conduct . And that some wish to stay…
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    Alexander Horne
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    Aug 8, 2022
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    If the accusations are false, the PM should want to clear his name - particularly if he wishes to play any future role in either House of Parliament. If they are found to be proven, it will have a profound impact on his legacy. /ends
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    Alexander Horne
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    Feb 12, 2022
    I’ve previously hesitated to comment much on the Johnson #PartyGate allegations on the basis that I’m not an expert on the Covid rules in place at the time. However, I’m surprised that the debate on Twitter has turned to the seriousness of any fixed-penalty notices. Short🧵/1
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    Alexander Horne
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    Aug 8, 2022
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    Finally, it is troubling that the @HoCPrivileges is now being presented as some sort of kangaroo court. It retains a Government majority. It is staffed by impartial officials. It has employed a former senior judge as a special adviser…
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    Alexander Horne
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    Feb 12, 2022
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    However, this case is a very different kettle of fish for one simply reason. Assurances were given by the PM in Parliament. And misleading Parliament has always been a resigning matter. Hence, any FPNs should not be seen as the end of the matter…/4