Tackling violence against women and girls
A general debate on tackling violence against women and girls is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 9 January 2025.
A new specific offence of assaulting a shopworker
The government’s proposed new offence would be part of the Crime and Policing Bill announced in the King’s Speech, but it hasn’t yet been introduced to Parliament.
Tackling violence against women and girls
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on tackling violence against women and girls on 27 November 2024. The debate will be opened by Apsana Begum MP.
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Research Briefing
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25 has its second reading on 29 November 2024. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and key areas of debate.
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Insight
How does the definition of domestic abuse apply to under 16s?
Following the murder of 15-year-old Holly Newton by her ex-boyfriend, campaigners want to change the definition of domestic abuse so it applies to under 16s.
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Research Briefing
Sentences of Imprisonment for Public Protection
IPP sentences were abolished in 2012 but continue to cause controversy. Changes to licence termination arrangements are being phased in from 1 November 2024.
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Research Briefing
Criminal Justice Bill: Progress of the Bill
The Criminal Justice Bill is scheduled to have its first day of report stage on 15 May 2024. This briefing discusses the background to the Bill and its progress through Parliament.
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Research Briefing
The law on assisted suicide
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.
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate relating to a public inquiry into the James Bulger murder case
There will be an e-petition debate relating to a public inquiry into the James Bulger murder case. The Petitions Committee has agreed to debate the petition on 25 March 2024. The debate will be held in Westminster Hall and will be opened by Sir George Howarth MP, on behalf of the Petitions Committee.
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Research Briefing
Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill
This Bill would automatically overturn convictions for certain offences linked to the Post Office Horizon scandal.
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Debate Pack
Increases in antisemitic offences
There will be a debate on increases in antisemitic offences in Westminster Hall. This debate will take place on 9 January 2024 at 14:30 and will be led by Nicola Richards MP.
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Debate Pack
Spiking
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on spiking at 13.30 on 14 December 2023, led by Judith Cummins MP and Caroline Nokes MP.
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Debate Pack
General Debate on knife crime
There will be a general debate on knife crime on 14 December 2023. This debate was previously scheduled for 16 October 2023 and was sponsored by Wendy Morton MP.
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Research Briefing
Criminal Justice Bill 2023-24
The Criminal Justice Bill is scheduled to have its second reading on 28 November 2023. This briefing provides background to the Bill, an overview of its main provisions, and analysis of its proposals.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the Address: Reducing serious violence and violence against women and girls, and raising confidence in policing and the criminal justice system
There will be a debate on reducing serious violence and violence against women and girls, and raising confidence in policing and the criminal justice system on 15 November 2023.
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