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IPPR responds to King’s speech announcements on net zero, smoking and housing

Reacting to the announcements around net-zero during the King’s speech, Dr George Dibb, head of the Centre for Economic Justice, said...

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:52

King's Speech 2023 - Victims and Prisoners Bill (carried over)

For too long victims have felt the criminal justice system doesn’t work for them - that their voice isn’t heard, that too much emphasis is placed on the criminal rather than the victim, and that there is too little direct accountability to victims and families

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:51

Motoring organisations respond to King's speech

RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “While the concept of truly driverless vehicles being commonplace...

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:50

King's Speech 2023 - Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill

“Legislation will be introduced to protect public premises from terrorism in light of the Manchester Arena attack.”

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:49

King's Speech 2023 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill

“At a time when threats to national security are changing rapidly due to new technology, my Ministers will give the security and intelligence services the powers they need and will strengthen independent judicial oversight.”

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:48

Government plans “fundamentally inadequate” in a nation with almost four million experiencing destitution – JRF

Responding to the government’s plans for the forthcoming parliament, as set out in today’s King’s Speech, Darren Baxter, Principal Policy Adviser for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said...

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:46

King's Speech 2023 - Criminal Justice Bill

My Ministers will introduce legislation to empower police forces and the criminal justice system to prevent new or complex crimes, such as digital-enabled crime and child sexual abuse, including grooming.”

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:46

Progress of landmark UK-Japan treaties driven forward as Defence Secretary visits Tokyo

Driving forward advanced technology and cooperating closely to promote freedom and democracy is at the heart of the defence relationship between the UK and Japan...

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:44

King's Speech 2023 - Sentencing Bill

“A bill will be brought forward to ensure tougher sentences for the most serious offenders and increase the confidence of victims.”

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:44

King's Speech 2023 - Economic Activities of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (carried over)

The Bill delivers the manifesto commitment to ban public bodies from imposing their own boycotts, divestment, or sanctions campaigns against foreign countries...

Tuesday, 7 November 2023 12:42