Reforms to protect disabled and LGBT+ victims, criminalise extremist misogynist “incel” hate material, and safeguard free speech
The Law Commission has today [7 December 2021] announced recommendations to reform hate crime legislation...
Tuesday, 7 December 2021 00:01
Empowered leaders and improved finances vital to bring about the post-pandemic recovery of our towns and cities - Lords cross-party committee report
A new relationship between central government and local government is vital to empower local authority leaders to allow them to reimagine and regenerate their towns and cities, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Tuesday, 7 December 2021 00:01
New law to prevent inappropriate use of force in mental health settings
Patients in mental health settings will be better protected from inappropriate use of force following the commencement of landmark regulations and publication of guidance of the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Act 2018 today...
Tuesday, 7 December 2021 00:01
Prisons drugs clampdown to cut crime and get offenders clean
A renewed drive to keep drugs out of prisons, tackle the scourge of reoffending and cut crime will be unveiled today...
Tuesday, 7 December 2021 00:01
Steve Reed responds to the release of the Prisons White Paper
Steve Reed MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary, responding to the release of the Prisons White Paper, said...
Tuesday, 7 December 2021 00:01
Bird flu – Latest situation: UK-wide housing measures introduced to protect poultry and captive birds against avian flu
The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have agreed to bring in new housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza...
Monday, 6 December 2021 22:18
Minister responds to committee on environmental tax measures
Helen Whately, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, has written to Dame Meg Hillier MP, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, in response to the committee's report...
Monday, 6 December 2021 18:23
Guidance on using your NHS COVID Pass for travel abroad and at venues and settings in England
The Department of Health and Social Care has published guidance on how to use the NHS COVID Pass to demonstrate your coronavirus (COVID-19) status when travelling abroad...
Monday, 6 December 2021 17:35
From harm to hope: A 10-year drugs plan to cut crime and save lives
The drug strategy sets out how the government and its partners will take action to tackle drug misuse and the harms it causes...
Monday, 6 December 2021 16:44
Education Secretary addresses Parliament on child safeguarding
Oral Statement to the House of Commons following the death of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes...
Monday, 6 December 2021 16:43