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Research Briefing

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.
Research Briefing

A short guide to the criminal justice system

Tuesday, 11 January, 2022

This Library Briefing provides information on the system for investigating and prosecuting criminal cases. It outlines each stage of the process up to the point of conviction and provides information for Members with constituents going through the criminal justice system.
- Research Briefing
- Civil law
- Courts
- Crime
- Criminal law
- Justice
- Police
Research Briefing

Coronavirus: A history of English lockdown laws

Wednesday, 22 December, 2021

This Library briefing paper provides a history of England's coronavirus "lockdown laws"
Research Briefing

Economic crime

Friday, 26 November, 2021

Dame Margaret Hodge and Kevin Hollinrake have secured a Backbench Business Committee debate on economic crime, scheduled for Thursday 2 December in the Main Chamber.
Debate Pack

E-petition 598986, relating to safety at nightclubs

Friday, 05 November, 2021

A debate on an e-petition relating to safety at nightclubs will take place in Westminster Hall on Monday 8th November 2021, from 6pm. Tonia Antoniazzi MP will open the debate.
Research Briefing

Investment industry exposure to modern slavery

Monday, 25 October, 2021

A Westminster Hall debate will take place on Tuesday 26 October 2021 on “Investment industry exposure to modern slavery”. It is sponsored by Conservative MP Gareth Davies.
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

Criminal Justice Response to Public Disasters

Wednesday, 15 September, 2021

The Backbench Business Committee has agreed that on Thursday 16 September 2021 there will be a debate in the Commons Chamber on proposed reforms to the criminal justice system to better respond to families bereaved by public disasters. The debate will be led by Maria Eagle MP.
Debate Pack

Tackling knife crime

Friday, 16 July, 2021

A Westminster Hall debate on a tackling knife crime is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 20 July 2021 at 2:30pm. The debate will be opened by Sarah Owen MP.
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

The role of healthcare services in addressing domestic abuse

Thursday, 20 May, 2021

This briefing considers the role of the NHS and healthcare professionals in addressing domestic abuse. It looks at the use of healthcare services by victims and perpetrators, alongside initiatives such as health-based Independent Domestic Violence Advisers.
Research Briefing

Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill 2019-2021: Lords amendments

Tuesday, 27 April, 2021

The Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill 2019-2021 was introduced in the House of Commons in March 2020. It was introduced in the House Lords unamended in November 2020. The Lords made a number of amendments and now the Bill is in a period of ping pong. The Commons will consider the latest Lords amendments on 27 April 2021. This paper has been updated accordingly.
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

Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill: Lords amendments

Friday, 19 March, 2021

The House of Commons are due to consider Lords amendments to the Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill on 22 March

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