Research Briefing
This paper explains the support available for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. This includes support from housing and social security agencies, and specialist domestic abuse support services such as Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) and refuges.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on e-petition 300561, relating to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, has been scheduled for Monday 5 July 2021 at 6:15 pm. The petition calls for Government to replace breed specific legislation with a new statutory framework.
Insight
Demands for tighter regulation of crossbows came after the inquest into the death of Shane Gilmer in April 2021.
Research Briefing
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
This briefing discusses the new unified model for probation services being brought in from 26 June 2021.
Debate Pack
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.
Research Briefing
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
How has the pandemic affected domestic abuse and what has the Government’s response been?
Insight
How has the pandemic affected domestic abuse and what has the Government's response been?
Research Briefing
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.
Constituency casework
A list of contact details for organisations which assist victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on protecting consumers from online scams has been scheduled for 28 April 2021 from 4:05-4:35pm. The debate will be opened by Ruth Edwards MP. This House of Commons Library debate pack provides background information and press and parliamentary coverage.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Online abuse of elected women representatives' has been scheduled for Tuesday 21 April 2021 from 9.25-11.00am. The Chairman of Ways and Means appointed this debate on the recommendation of the Backbench Business Committee.
Research Briefing
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
This briefing paper discusses the use of enforcement powers under the Vagrancy Act 1824 and the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 in relation to rough sleepers.
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