A Bill to prevent abuse of the UK economy and support enterprise by reforming Companies House and limited partnerships, and strengthen the broader response to economic crime.
A Backbench Business Committee debate on the imprisonment of Jagtar Singh Johal is scheduled for Thursday 19 January 2023 in the House of Commons Chamber.
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4.30pm on Monday 28 November 2022 on an e-petition to include abortion rights in the Bill of Rights. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Petitions Committee, and the debate will be opened by Tonia Antoniazzi MP.
Research Briefing
The Government has published a Bill of Rights Bill which would repeal the Human Rights Act 1998 and replace it with a new framework to implement the European Convention on Human Rights. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 June 2022. The Bill has not yet had its second reading and no date is currently scheduled.
Research Briefing
The National Security Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 May 2022. It would replace existing counter-espionage laws with a comprehensive framework for countering hostile state activity analogous to the counter-terrorism framework established since 2000. It would also limit the availability of civil legal aid and damages to those connected with terrorist activity.
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The National Security Bill is due to have its remaining stages on 16 November. This paper analyses the amendments made to the Bill in Committee and the main areas of debate so far.
Research Briefing
This paper describes the functions and powers of the Intelligence and Security Committee, which is responsible for scrutinising the UK's intelligence and security agencies. It outlines reforms to the Committee under the Justice and Security Act 2013, and summarises recent inquiries.
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This note lists brief details of cases against the UK at the European Court of Human Rights since 1975.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on Forced labour and NHS PPE supply chains on Thursday 14th July at 1:50pm.
Research Briefing
This briefing explains the law on assisted suicide in England and Wales. It examines recent parliamentary activity, developments in other legal jurisdictions, human rights challenges, and stakeholders' views.
Research Briefing
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-2023 proposes to end legal proceedings concerning Troubles-related conduct and provide conditional immunity from prosecution for those who cooperate with investigations conducted by a newly established Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 May 2022. Second reading is scheduled for 24 May.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper summarises the Commons stages of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill and the Lords amendments to the Bill.
Research Briefing
The House of Lords has proposed changes to the Government's judicial review reforms. MPs will consider them on Tuesday 26 April 2022.
Research Briefing
The House of Lords amended the Judicial Review and Courts Bill. On Tuesday 26 April 2022 MPs will be asked whether they agree to those amendments.
Debate Pack
A debate on legal aid in the north west of England will take place in Westminster Hall scheduled for Tuesday 22 February 2022, from 2:30pm. Rebecca Long-Bailey MP will open the debate.
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