UK immigration fees
UK visa fees and charges are set to rise in 2023. The revenue helps fund the Home Office and NHS but there are complaints that rates are already too high.
Criminal records
How long do the police retain criminal records, how can they be deleted, and what is a criminal records check?
How to appeal a criminal conviction or sentence
This page provides an overview of the different rules that govern appeals in England and Wales from the magistrates’ court and the Crown Court.
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Debate Pack
Metropolitan Police investigation into the murder of Stephen Lawrence
There will be a debate on the Metropolitan Police investigation into the murder of Stephen Lawrence in Westminster Hall. This debate will take place on 12 July 2023 at 14:30 and will be led by Clive Efford MP.
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Debate Pack
Criminalisation of victims of violence against women from ethnic minority and migrant communities
There will be a debate on ethnic minority and migrant victims of violence against women and girls and the criminal justice system in Westminster Hall. This debate will take place on 5 July 2023 at 9:30 and will be led by Kate Osamor MP.
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Constituency casework
Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme
The Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme provides for the public to ask the Attorney General to refer a sentence to the Court of Appeal for being too low.
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Debate Pack
Accommodation of asylum-seeking children in hotels
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the accommodation of asylum-seeking children in hotels on 7 June 2023, led by Deidre Brock MP.
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Debate Pack
Government policy on visas for foreign workers on inshore fishing vessels
A Westminster Hall debate on "Visa arrangements for inshore industry fishing crews” is scheduled for Thursday 25 May 2023 at 1.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Jim Shannon MP.
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Insight
Casey Review: Misconduct in the Met and officer dismissal
The Casey Review identified problems in how police officers are dismissed for misconduct. What are the problems, and how will they be addressed?
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Research Briefing
Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill
The Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill is scheduled to have second reading on 2 December 2022. This briefing discusses the background to the Bill.
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Debate Pack
Anniversary of the Homes for Ukraine scheme
There will be a debate on the anniversary of the Homes for Ukraine scheme in Westminster Hall. This debate will take place on 1 March 2023 at 14:30 and will be led by Olivia Blake MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition relating to immigration fees for healthcare workers
There will be a debate on e-petition 604472 concerning immigration fees for healthcare workers in Westminster Hall. This debate will take place on 30 January 2023 at 16:30 and will be led by Tonia Antoniazzi MP.
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Research Briefing
Homes for Ukraine: What happens after six months?
What options are available to hosts and sponsors under the Homes for Ukraine scheme after six months?
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Research Briefing
Asylum seekers: the permission to work policy
Asylum seekers are not generally allowed to work in the UK. There is a long-running campaign to have the permission to work rules relaxed, but the Government says that could create a 'pull factor' of asylum seekers to the UK.
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Debate Pack
International Human Rights Day 2022
There will be a debate on International Human Rights Day 2022 in Westminster Hall on 8 December 2022 at 13:30. This debate will be led by Margaret Ferrier MP.
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