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Counter-extremism policy: an overview

Friday, 23 June, 2017

Counter-extremism policy has evolved over the past few years with an increasing focus on addressing non-violent extremism. In the wake of the recent terrorist attacks in Westminster, Manchester, London Bridge and Finsbury Park, the Government’s counter-terrorism strategy, which includes counter-extremism, has come to the fore of the agenda. On 21 June 2017, the Queen’s Speech announced the establishment of a new Commission for Countering Extremism, as well as a review of counter-terrorism powers and a commitment to tackling online extremist content. Counter-extremism will undoubtedly be a crucial issue for the new Parliament, which will face difficult questions about how to tackle this complex problem.
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The Protection from Harassment Act 1997

Friday, 09 June, 2017

The Protection from Harassment Act 1997 can used to deal with a wide variety of distressing behaviour. This Briefing Note looks in detail at how it works in England and Wales, and summarises the different provisions which apply in Scotland. It also looks at the equivalent legislation in Northern Ireland.
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EU Agencies and post-Brexit options

Friday, 28 April, 2017

What are EU agencies and what do they do? Will the UK be able to participate in their activities after Brexit? And what will happen to the two that are based in the UK? This paper looks at the roles and functions of EU agencies, the issues surrounding the two UK-based agencies, and whether there are options for continued UK participation after Brexit.
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The European Arrest Warrant

Tuesday, 18 April, 2017

This note considers the European Arrest Warrant, including an overview of the benefits it brings and the criticisms it gives rise to. Parliament has made a number of recent changes to the regime aimed at addressing criticism, and subsequently voted in favour of the UK remaining within the European Arrest Warrant framework.
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Legislating for Brexit: EU directives

Wednesday, 05 April, 2017

What are EU directives and what will happen to them when the UK leaves the EU? This paper looks at EU directives in force and how they are implemented in the UK. This will give some idea of the task ahead for UK legislators.
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Commons Library Analysis: The Prisons and Courts Bill

Thursday, 16 March, 2017

The Prisons and Courts Bill 2016-17 has its second reading on 20 March 2017. This Briefing Paper provides relevant information and analysis, including commentary from other organisations.
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Brexit: implications for policing and criminal justice cooperation

Friday, 24 February, 2017

This Commons Library research briefing looks at the implications of Brexit in the field of policing and criminal justice cooperation
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“Helen’s Law” – Parole for murderers who conceal the whereabouts of their victims’ remains

Wednesday, 01 February, 2017

‘Helen’s Law’ refers to a proposal that the law should be changed to prohibit the release on parole of offenders who were convicted of murder and have failed to reveal the location of the body of their victim. A petition to change the law has received 390,000 signatures. This Briefing Paper looks the proposal and the Government's response.
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Exiting the EU and security, law enforcement and criminal justice

Tuesday, 17 January, 2017

A general debate on exiting the EU and security, law enforcement and criminal justice has been scheduled for the afternoon of Wednesday 18 January 2017.
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Policing and Crime Bill – Lords Amendments

Monday, 09 January, 2017

The Policing and Crime Bill will return to the Commons for consideration of Lords Amendments on 10 January 2017. This paper looks at the main amendments, and briefly summarises the debate on them.
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Impact of Brexit on policing and criminal justice: a reading list

Friday, 16 December, 2016

This reading list collates commentary on the implications of Brexit for policing and criminal justice cooperation and national security.
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Debate on an e-petition relating to protection of police dogs and horses

Thursday, 10 November, 2016

On Monday 14 November 2016, a Westminster Hall debate is being held in response to an e-Petition on the status of police dogs and horses. The e-Petition followed the stabbing of a police dog named Finn who was chasing a suspect.
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Crown Prosecution Service’s approach to prosecuting disability hate crime

Friday, 04 November, 2016

MPs will debate the Crown Prosecution Service's approach to prosecuting disability hate crime in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 8 November 2016 at 9.30am. Peter Dowd will lead the debate. This House of Commons Library briefing provides some background information, statistics and press and parliamentary coverage.
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Performance of the Disclosure and Barring Service

Monday, 24 October, 2016

A Westminster Hall debate on the subject of the performance of the Disclosure and Barring Service has been scheduled for 1430hrs on Wednesday 26 October 2016. The member in charge of this debate is Helen Hayes MP. The proceedings of this debate may be watched via parliamentlive.tv
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Commons Library Analysis of the Criminal Finances Bill (Bill 75 of 2016-17)

Friday, 21 October, 2016

This Briefing Paper has been prepared for the second reading debate of the Criminal Finances Bill on 25 October 2016. The Bill aims to improve the Government's ability to target the revenue generated by organised crime.

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