Tories plan radical Commons reform

The Conservatives have pledged to shake up the way legislation is passed by the Commons, opening it up to more public scrutiny through the internet.

Defamation law to be reviewed for internet age

The Ministry of Justice has published a consultation paper on the civil law on defamation in relation to the internet.

Interview: Alberto Nardelli, creator of Tweetminster.co.uk

Rachel Charman met Tweetminster creator Alberto Nardelli to discuss the way the historic dynamic between communications, technology and politics is changing.

Baroness Royall reveals not all peers are “electronically equipped”

The Leader of the House of Lords has spoken of the difficulties of emailing rather than writing to members of the House of Lords.

Peer calls on online retailers to regulate underage sales

Knifes, alcohol and pornography are all being bought by children under 18 from internet retailers, a peer has told the House of Lords.

Committee claims government enthusiasm for e-Petitions has “evaporated”

A committee of MPs has said it is “disappointed” at the government does not appear to fully support a new scheme for online petitions.

Peers consider whether new Supreme Court should be .gov or .org

The new Supreme Court of the United Kingdom should not have a .gov email address, according to a member of the House of Lords.