Research Briefing
This briefing paper provides information to assist Members of Parliament and their staff in dealing with enquiries from constituents on identity theft and identity fraud. It includes sources of advice on: the signs that identity theft may have occurred, the steps to take in the event of identity theft/fraud, and how to reduce the risk of identity theft.
Debate Pack
A debate on a motion relating to cross-border cooperation to tackle serious and organised crime is to be held on Tuesday 8 December 2015 in the main chamber. The debate will ask MPs to vote on whether the UK should opt back into the European Council Decisions, known as the Prüm Decisions, which relate to the sharing of DNA, fingerprint and vehicle registration information between European police forces.
Research Briefing
The riots in London and other cities in 2011 raised serious issues about insurance liability and compensation. This Bill is the response.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library Briefing gives an overview of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (Information) Bill which would provide for an extension of the Criminal Cases Review Commission’s powers to obtain information to aid its inquiries.
Research Briefing
This note sets out the current law in England and Wales on the retention of fingerprints and DNA data by the police under the regime introduced by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. It also outlines the background to the changes made by the Act.
Research Briefing
The Draft Investigatory Powers Bill, published in November 2015, seeks to update and consolidate the legal framework governing the interception of communications and the acquisition of communications data by intelligence and law enforcement agencies
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on personal injury fraud has been scheduled for Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 1430hrs. The member in charge of the debate is Karl McCartney.
Research Briefing
Murder carries a mandatory life sentence. This can mean that the offender will spend the rest of his natural life in prison, although more commonly the offender will spend a "minimum term" in custody before being released on licence. This briefing from the Commons Library describes the legal framework within which minimum terms are set and the circumstances in which a "whole life" minimum term may be imposed.
Debate Pack
For the 9th allotted Opposition Day Debate occurring on the afternoon of Wednesday 4 November, the subject Policing has been chosen.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on shared services between police forces and fire services has been scheduled for Tuesday 3 November 2015 at 1430hrs. The member in charge of the debate is Amanda Milling.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the implementation of the Transforming Rehabilitation programme has been scheduled for Wednesday 28 October 2015 at 0930hrs. The member in charge of the debate is Stephen Kinnock.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper is prepared for the Second Reading of the Psychoactive Substances Bill on 19 October 2015.
Debate Pack
This debate pack is prepared for the Westminster Hall debate on the e-petition relating to making the production, sale and use of cannabis legal on 12 October at 4.30pm. Debate packs are produced quickly after the announcement of parliamentary business. They are intended to provide a summary or overview of the issue being debated and identify relevant briefings and useful documents, including press and parliamentary material. More detailed briefing can be prepared for MPs on request.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper considers transparency in the family courts, including communication of information and media attendance, and background on recent changes in this area.
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