Debate Pack
On Wednesday 25 June 2025, there will be an Estimates Day debate on the spending of the Ministry of Justice. This debate pack contains details of the latest estimates and previous expenditure, background material, and suggestions for further reading.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on tackling extremism in prisons at 2:30pm on 17 June 2025. The debate will be opened by Jack Rankin MP.
Research Briefing
The Bill is scheduled to have its second reading on 20 May 2025. This briefing provides background to the Bill, an overview of its main provisions and analysis of its proposals.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on compensation for criminal injuries at 9:30am on 29 April 2025. The debate will be opened by Laurence Turner MP.
Research Briefing
An overview of the progress of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill through the House of Commons prior to report stage.
Research Briefing
The bill would prevent sentencing guidelines from referring to personal characteristics such as race, religion or belief, and cultural background in their guidance regarding when a pre-sentence report should be requested.
Debate Pack
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on miscarriage of justice compensation on 19 March 2025. The debate will be opened by Ben Lake MP.
Research Briefing
This paper provides an overview of the constitutional status and functions of the law officers of the United Kingdom. This includes the law officers of the UK Government and those that advise the three devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Research Briefing
An updated briefing paper on oaths of allegiance taken by senior office holders in the UK. This includes the Parliamentary Oath taken by MPs and peers and the judicial oath taken by judges.
Research Briefing
The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-25 makes provisions to identify, prevent and deter fraud and error, and enable the recovery of debt, both in the public sector and in the benefits system.
Insight
A review of the care and placement of girls in the secure estate has been announced, following the experience of girls placed in a prison for boys.
Research Briefing
Learn more about the UK Supreme Court, how it came into existence, and why it replaced the House of Lords as the UK's highest court.
Research Briefing
Whilst the suicide rate in prisons has declined since 2016, it is still significantly higher than in the general population
Research Briefing
The police and the wider criminal justice system have responded swiftly to identify, charge and prosecute those involved in rioting in the UK this summer.
Insight
The police and the wider criminal justice system have responded swiftly to identify, charge and prosecute those involved in rioting in the UK this summer.
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