Publications by Sally Lipscombe - House of Commons Library

Judicial Review and Courts Bill 2021-2022: Progress of the Bill

Friday, 21 January, 2022

The Judicial Review and Courts Bill 2021-22 would reform rules affecting judicial reviews and bring in changes to the court system, including allowing remote access to inquests. It was considered by a Public Bill Committee over 11 sittings between 2 and 18 November 2021 and is due to have Commons report stage on 25 January 2022. This paper summarises the amendments made to the Bill in Committee and the main issues that were debated.

Judicial Review and Courts Bill 2021-2022: Progress of the Bill

Commons Library analysis of Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill 2021-22

Wednesday, 17 November, 2021

This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill, a Private Member's Bill which is due to have its Second Reading on 19 November 2021.

Commons Library analysis of Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill 2021-22

Islamophobia Awareness Month

Friday, 29 October, 2021

A Westminster Hall debate on Islamophobia Awareness Month has bee n scheduled for Tuesday 2 November 2021. The debate will be opened by Afzal Khan MP.

Research Briefing

Judicial Review and Courts Bill

Tuesday, 12 October, 2021

The Judicial Review and Courts Bill is a wide-ranging Government bill concerned with the justice system. The Bill’s Second Reading debate is scheduled for Tuesday 26 October.
Debate Pack

The definition of Islamophobia

Wednesday, 08 September, 2021

On 9 September 2021 at 3pm there will be a Westminster Hall Debate on the definition of Islamophobia. This debate will be led by Paul Bristow MP and Naz Shah MP.
Research Briefing

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: Progress of the Bill

Friday, 02 July, 2021

This Commons Library briefing paper summarises the Commons Library Second Reading and Committee Stage debates for the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. The Commons will consider the Bill at Report Stage on Monday 5 July 2021.
- Research Briefing
- Crime
- Criminal law
- Institutions
- Justice
- Police
- Prisons
Research Briefing

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 2019-21: Background

Thursday, 24 June, 2021

The Police, Crime, Courts and Sentencing Bill [Bill 268 2019-21] (the Bill) is a Government Bill introduced to Parliament on 9 March 2021. The Bill’s Second Reading is scheduled for 15 and 16 March. This landing page provides an overview of the Bill. It also provides links for further Library briefings on specific aspects of the Bill.
- Research Briefing
- Crime
- Criminal law
- Justice
- Police
- Roads
Debate Pack

Protection of retail workers

Friday, 04 June, 2021

A Westminster Hall debate on the protection of retail workers has been scheduled for Monday 7 June 2021 at 6.15 pm. The Member leading the debate is Matt Vickers MP.
- Debate Pack
- Business
- Crime
- Criminal law
- Industry
Research Briefing

Race and Ethnic Disparities

Monday, 24 May, 2021

This Commons Library briefing paper discusses the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities and provides related statistical and policy analysis.
Research Briefing

“Common law marriage” and cohabitation

Thursday, 06 May, 2021

This Commons Library briefing paper provides general information about how the law applies to cohabitants, the number of cohabiting couples, and about the Law Commission’s proposals for reform.
Research Briefing

Domestic Abuse Bill 2019-21: Progress of the Bill

Saturday, 10 April, 2021

The Commons is due to consider Lords amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill 2019-21 on 15 April 2021. This paper provides full background.
Research Briefing

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: Part 1- Protection of the police etc

Friday, 12 March, 2021

This Library briefing paper provides analysis of Part 1 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. Part 1 of the Bill would introduce several measures related to the “protection of the police”
Research Briefing

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 2019-21: Part 2- Prevention, investigation and prosecution of crime

Friday, 12 March, 2021

This Library briefing paper provides analysis of Part 2 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (the Bill). Part 2 includes provisions related to the prevention, investigation and prosecution of crime.
Research Briefing

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: Part 12, Procedures in Courts and Tribunals

Friday, 12 March, 2021

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 2019-21 was introduced to the House of Commons on 9 March 2021. Second Reading is scheduled to take place on 15 and 16 March 2021. Part 12 of the Bill relates to juries, the transmission and recording of virtual proceedings in courts and tribunals, and live links in criminal courts.
Research Briefing

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 2019-21: Part 3 and 4- Public order and unauthorised encampments

Friday, 12 March, 2021

This Library briefing paper provides analysis of Parts 3 and 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (the Bill). Parts 3 and 4 would amend various pieces of public order law to change to how protests and unauthorised encampments (Gypsy and Traveller sites associated with trespass) are policed.

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