Debate Pack
Provision of legal aid
A Westminster Hall debate on the Provision of legal aid is scheduled for Wednesday 29 November 2017 at 2.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Paul Sweeney MP.
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Research Briefing
EU (Withdrawal) Bill: the Charter, general principles of EU law, and ‘Francovich’ damages
This Commons Library briefing paper has been prepared for day 3 of the Committee Stage of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill (the EUW Bill) in the House of Commons.
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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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Research Briefing
The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: Retained EU law
This briefing paper has been prepared for day 2, scheduled to take place on 15 November, of the Committee Stage of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill (EUW Bill) in the House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: Supremacy and the Court of Justice
This Commons Library briefing paper has been prepared for days 1 and 3 of the Committee Stage of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill (EUW Bill) in the House of Commons. It addresses clauses 5 and 6 of the Bill which together provide instructions to the courts on the status and interpretation of retained EU law (the new category of law which clauses 2, 3 and 4 of the EUW Bill would create).
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Debate Pack
Women released from prison
A Westminster Hall debate on Women released from prison is scheduled for Wednesday 18 October 2017 at 4.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Chris Elmore MP.
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Research Briefing
Key Issues 2017
Key Issues 2017 is a series of short briefings on the topics that will take centre stage in UK and international politics in the new Parliament. Written by impartial Commons Library specialists, these articles are designed to help the reader get up to speed quickly on issues such as; Brexit, the housing crisis, the future of devolution and much more.
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Research Briefing
EU Agencies and post-Brexit options
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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Research Briefing
The European Arrest Warrant
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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Research Briefing
Legislating for Brexit: EU directives
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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Research Briefing
Commons Library Analysis: The Prisons and Courts Bill
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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Debate Pack
April’s Law: debate on an e-petition relating to sentencing for child abuse offences
A Westminster Hall debate on an e-petition entitled "April's Law" is scheduled for Monday 13 March 2017 at 4.30pm. The debate will be led by Catherine McKinnell MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.
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Research Briefing
Prisons and Courts Statistics, England and Wales
This paper provides background statistics on prisons and courts in England and Wales ahead of the Second Reading of the Prisons and Courts Bill 2016-17. Commons Library Briefing Paper SN04334: Prison Population Statistics (currently being updated) explores prison population data for England and Wales in more depth and includes data for the rest of the UK.
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Debate Pack
Armed forces and investigation and prosecution of historical cases
An Opposition Day debate on a motion relating to Armed forces and investigation and prosecution of historical cases, will be held in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 23 February 2017. The debate will arise on a motion in the name of the Democratic Unionist Party.
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