Research Briefing
Commons Library analysis of the Data Protection Bill [HL] 2017-19
This Briefing Paper has been prepared for the second reading of the Data Protection Bill [HL] 2017-19 on 5 March 2018.
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Debate Pack
Police Grant Report (England and Wales)
This debate pack has been compiled ahead of the Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2018/19 on Wednesday 7 February.
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Debate Pack
Treatment of adults with autism by the criminal justice system
A Westminster Hall debate on Treatment of adults with autism by the criminal justice system is scheduled for Tuesday 30 January 2018 at 2.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Kevin Brennan MP.
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Research Briefing
Broadband coverage and speeds: local statistics, 2017
This briefing is superseded. Please see below for up to date data.
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Debate Pack
Joint Enterprise
A Backbench Business Committee debate on Joint Enterprise is scheduled for Thursday 25 January 2018. The debate will be opened by Lucy Powell MP.
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Debate Pack
County lines exploitation in London
A Westminster Hall debate on County lines exploitation in London is scheduled for Wednesday 17 January 2018 at 9.30am. The Member leading the debate is Joan Ryan MP.
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Research Briefing
Acid attacks
In response to concerns about increasing number of acid attacks, this briefing looks at controls on the sale of acid and at relevant criminal offences, and at Home Office proposals for change.
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Debate Pack
Motion to approve European documents relating to the Schengen Information System
A debate on a Motion to approve European documents relating to the Schengen Information System is scheduled for Tuesday 19 December 2017.
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Debate Pack
Funding for domestic violence refuges
On 12 December 2017, there will be a general debate on Funding for domestic violence refuges. Selected by the Backbench Business Committee, this debate is sponsored by Jess Phillips MP and will take place in Westminster Hall.
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Research Briefing
Prison Statistics, England and Wales
This paper provides background statistics on prisons in England and Wales ahead of the Backbench Business debate on a motion on prison reform and safety (Robert Niell MP) on 7 December 2017.
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Debate Pack
The human and financial costs of drug addiction
This debate pack is produced for the Westminster Hall on Wednesday 22 November 2017 from 2.30-4pm on the human and financial costs of drug addiction. The debate will be opened by Craig Mackinlay MP.
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Research Briefing
Reductions in sentence for a guilty plea
Offenders who plead guilty in court will usually receive a reduced sentence compared to that they would have received had they been convicted following a not guilty plea. The maximum discount is currently one third. This note describes the rationale for reduced sentences for those who plead guilty.
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Debate Pack
Public order legislation relating to family planning clinics
This pack has been produced ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 7 November 2017 from 4.30-5.30pm on public order legislation relating to family planning clinics. The debate will be opened by Dr Rupa Huq MP.
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Debate Pack
Funding for community policing
A Westminster Hall debate on Funding for community policing is scheduled for Tuesday 7 November 2017 at 9.30am. The Member leading the debate is Sir Edward Davey MP.
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Research Briefing
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Recent Developments
Modern slavery is organised crime encompassing sexual exploitation, forced labour and domestic servitude. All the countries of the UK have brought in legislation to deal with the problem of modern slavery. This briefing paper looks at the Modern Slavery Act 2015 which applies in England and Wales, and recent developments since it came into force.
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