I can make it absolutely clear that in relation to convicted prisoners, the result of this is not that every convicted prisoner is in the future going to get the right to vote.

I think the public, and the jury and people involved in these cases need to have a clearer picture of where the line is to be drawn because the discussion we’re having now reveals to...

What I am talking about is a bill which says this is the correct interpretation of the Human Rights Act,

We need to debate the three months and we need to try to build a consensus around what the right period of time is, … But what is being suggested is not any form of...

We are clear that the interpretation I have set out in this statement is correct

The deportee has got rights, but so have the people of this country,

I remain confident that the prince and Mrs. Parker Bowles can marry in a civil ceremony. We have considered every aspect of this and taken all the appropriate advice.

Transparency is vital. We need to address that urgently but we also need a longer debate on party funding.

No one should be able to escape justice by not turning up when they’re supposed to.

This is an issue which affects all political parties and I hope that the government, political parties and the Electoral Commission will be able to work together to find a solution which allows for transparency...

We’ve got to get the right balance,

I think there is a strong feeling – and it has been there for some time, it is not just the consequence of the loans issue – that we should try and address the issue.

We are not seeking a confrontation with the judiciary. They would have no difficulty with any legislation we might pass.

We have discussed it but I wouldn’t like to say what we have said either way.

If the defendant wants to rerun the argument he should be entitled to go to court, in which case the burden of proof lies with the prosecution.

The line has got to be drawn in relation to things that might cause acts of terrorism; it’s not necessarily a proven link – if the risk is high enough,

There was very considerable concern about the loans issue.

That goodwill has been dissipated by the Lord Chancellor’s actions over a long period of time, … If this is related to the barristers’ action over pay it is absolutely outrageous and irresponsible.

The government is satisfied that it is lawful for the Prince of Wales and Mrs. Parker Bowles, like anyone else, to marry by a civil ceremony in accordance with Part III of the Marriage Act...

We made estimates of what gains we could make. We made some gains but we did not make the gains that we had hoped to make.

A free society has got to properly defend itself against terrorism.

Our proposals will ensure that consumers get a better deal,

All law operates on the basis that if the facts change, then the law changes — and the law is going to change.

More wheel clamping would be a good idea.