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The changes follow an independent review into domestic homicide sentencing by barrister Clare Wade.

Law Commission also suggests reopening cemeteries declared full as part of England and Wales consultation

The Law Commission, which is looking into the issue of holding simultaneous elections in the country, may examine the possibility of carrying out the three-tier voting exercise

What connects an ex-miner and lifelong republican, who once manned the protest lines at Orgreave, with King Charles III? The surprising answer, as the Guardian reported, is that the ex-miner’s estate now forms part of a fund which generates private income for the monarch.

The bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna, after noting down the submissions, decided to dispose of the matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

Simultaneous elections proposed to save money, reduce role of money in elections, reduce divisive politics, reduce fatigue among electorates. Complex legal process req'd, incl. amending five Articles in Constitution, repealing provisions, changing 56 sets of legal provisions. Wider consultation across parties & States needed to form stable govt.

The Government had commissioned a review amid rising demand in an area where the existing laws are seen to fall short.

Law Commission suggests roadmap for One Nation, One Election; HLC formed to examine possibility of simultaneous polls. HLC seeks views of political parties and approves budget for 2023-24. Law Commission making formula to sync Assembly elections with 2029 Lok Sabha polls.

Law Commission to discuss proposal on simultaneous elections with former President Ram Nath Kovind-led panel on October 25. Panel seeks views of all political parties on common electoral roll, reducing cost and manpower, ensuring voters don't go to polling stations more than once.