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.
Misuse of drugs: regulation and enforcement
Current UK legislation to control drugs, the enforcement of drug laws and calls for reform to the classification of drugs in the UK.
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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Debate Pack
The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Requisite and Minimum Custodial Periods) Order 2024
On 25 July the House of Commons will debate a draft order which would change the automatic release point for standard determinate sentences from 50% to 40%.
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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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Debate Pack
Miners and mining communities
A debate on miners and mining communities will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 9 May 2024
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Debate Pack
Victims of road traffic offences and the criminal justice system
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on victims of road traffic offences and the criminal justice system on Tuesday 30 January 2024 at 9.30am.
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Research Briefing
Suicide prevention: Policy and strategy
This briefing paper considers suicide prevention policies and strategies throughout the UK. It outlines national and local approaches to prevention policy in some key policy areas.
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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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Research Briefing
Sentencing Bill 2023-24
The Sentencing Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 14 November 2023. The Bill’s second reading is scheduled for 6 December 2023.
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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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Research Briefing
Victims and Prisoners Bill: Progress of the Bill
The Victims and Prisoners Bill was considered by a Public Bill Committee over 14 sittings between 20 June 2023 and 11 July 2023. The dates for the remaining stages have not yet been announced.
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Debate Pack
Estimates day: The spending of the Ministry of Justice on HM Prison and Probation Service
On Tuesday 4 July 2023, there will be an Estimates Day debate on the spending of the Ministry of Justice, with a focus on HM Prison and Probation Service. This debate pack contains details of the latest estimates and previous expenditure, background material, and suggestions for further reading.
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Research Briefing
National Security Bill: Lords amendments
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. The Commons are due to consider Lords amendments on 3 May 2023.
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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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