Items where Author is "Defty, Andrew"

Defty, Andrew (2020) The delayed publication of the Russia Report demonstrates why reform is needed to preserve the Intelligence and Security Committee’s independence. British Politics and Policy at LSE (27 Jul 2020). Blog Entry.

Defty, Andrew (2019) What impact has the general election had on the work of the Intelligence and Security Committee? Democratic Audit Blog (17 Dec 2019). Blog Entry.

Defty, Andrew (2019) The government’s refusal to release the Intelligence and Security Committee’s report into Russian activities against the UK is part of a worrying pattern of obstruction and delay. Democratic Audit Blog (07 Nov 2019). Blog Entry.

Defty, Andrew (2019) When will the government respond to the Intelligence and Security Committee’s report on UK lethal drone strikes in Syria? Democratic Audit Blog (26 Apr 2019). Blog Entry.

Defty, Andrew (2018) They’re making a list: the inexorable rise of the special political adviser. Democratic Audit Blog (21 Dec 2018). Blog Entry.

Defty, Andrew (2018) The government’s handling of the intelligence and security committee’s detainee reports reveals worrying tensions between them. Democratic Audit Blog (28 Jun 2018). Blog Entry.

Defty, Andrew (2017) Plagued by delays: the June election is bad news for the Intelligence and Security Committee. Democratic Audit UK (26 Apr 2017). Website.

Defty, Andrew (2017) Good for the Conservatives, bad for the country: Four reasons why a snap election is a bad idea. British Politics and Policy at LSE (18 Apr 2017). Website.

Defty, Andrew (2016) Improvements in turnout and more partisan voting: the consequences of embedding PCC elections in the electoral cycle. Democratic Audit UK (12 May 2016). Website.

Defty, Andrew (2015) Proper scrutiny must not be set aside in Britain’s response to the attacks in Paris. Democratic Audit UK (20 Nov 2015). Website.

Defty, Andrew (2015) Andrew Parker’s BBC interview shows continuing weaknesses in how UK security services are scrutinised. Democratic Audit UK (06 Oct 2015). Website.

Defty, Andrew (2015) The delay in appointing a new Intelligence and Security Committee threatens to undermine its work before it has even begun. Democratic Audit UK (15 Jul 2015). Website.

Defty, Andrew (2014) If the Intelligence and Security Committee is to be an effective scrutineer, it must be able to rely on the accuracy of the information provided by the security services. Democratic Audit Blog (11 Nov 2014). Website.

Defty, Andrew (2014) Recent events at the Intelligence and Security Committee make it increasingly difficult to justify the current arrangements for scrutinising the security services. Democratic Audit Blog (30 May 2014). Website.

Defty, Andrew (2013) Having security chiefs give evidence to Parliament isprogress, but future sessions must dig deeper. Democratic Audit Blog (15 Nov 2013). Website.