Events

Politeia's Breaking the Mould series continues with an address by Martin Howe QC on 25th June.

Across the European Union, the problems posed by the Eurozone crisis and the growing dominance of EU government over national states have prompted growing proportions of voters to question the EU project. Here in Britain, as the Prime Minister prepares to renegotiate the UK's formal relationship with the EU, some cabinet colleagues warn that things can not remain as they are. 

On 25th June, Martin Howe QC*, the author of Saving Sovereignty, will speak at Politeia's Breaking the Mould series. He will consider the questions for the UK in approaching a new deal with the EU:

• What principles should guide the UK during negotiations?
   
• What areas of mutual interest, if any, should be covered in addition e.g. to the aim of free trade in goods and services?
   
• What legal and constitutional framework would be best for the UK's national interest?

Politeia’s Breaking the Mould Series focuses on some of the questions central to Britain’s future success at the heart of how we are governed.

*Martin Howe QC is a barrister specialising in European Law and Intellectual Property Law and author of Politeia’s Safeguarding Sovereignty: A Bill for the UK Constitutional Rights in the EU.

Politeia's Curriculum Series continues on Thursday 13th June

Mathematics is one of the three core subjects of the National Curriculum. The government has now published its draft for the primary mathematics curriculum. The aim is to raise the standard of mathematical attainment and ensure high levels of competence in basic skills among primary school pupils. But will it succeed?

Professor David Burghes*, author of Politeia’s Primary Problems: A First Curriculum for Mathematics, welcomes the proposals in general, but explains there is room for higher expectations and improvement in the DfE curriculum. On Thursday 13^thJune Professor Burghes will be at Politeia to discuss his detailed response to the official proposals. He will also consider how the mathematics curriculum can achieve its aims, what changes are needed and what the implications for teaching are.

Solicitor General Oliver Heald QC, MP to address Politeia on Tuesday 11th June

Human Trafficking threatens the liberties of millions every year and is seen as a new form of slavery.

Over recent years, there has been a growing international consensus that a global response to human trafficking is needed. The Criminal Justice System has an important role to play in tackling this crime. Already prosecutors in this country are taking steps to prevent and deter such trafficking, whether it occurs here or abroad. 

On 11th June, the Solicitor General Oliver Heald MP* will address Politeia on how the Justice System in the UK is working to tackle human trafficking.

The event will mark the opening of Politeia’s 2013-14 Legal Series.

Douglas Carswell MP to lead the debate on change at Politeia on 4th June

As people, across the UK, seem increasingly disenchanted with big party politics, is it sensible to look to Westminster for change? Many MPs are themselves concerned at the trend in parliamentary government.

In the coming months, Politeia’s new series, Breaking the Mould, will feature a group of leading backbench politicians. They will focus on some of the questions central to Britain’s future success and at the heart of how we are governed. 

The first event will be on Tuesday 4th June when Douglas Carswell MP will speak on The Failure of “Osbrown Economics".

Douglas Carswell has been Member of Parliament for Harwich and then for Clacton since 2005. He is an advocate of political reform and has been outspoken on a wide range of issues including localism, criminal justice, and the European Union.