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King's Speech 2024 - Hillsborough Law

This Bill delivers our manifesto commitment to implement a ‘Hillsborough Law’ which will place a legal duty of candour on public servants and authorities...

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 11:30

King's Speech 2024 - Armed Forces Commissioner Bill

The men and women of our Armed Forces serve our country with dedication and risk their lives for this country, and they are at the heart of our security...

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 11:30

King's Speech 2024 - Northern Ireland Legacy Legislation

The Legacy Act denies justice to the families and victims of the Troubles...

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 11:30

King's Speech 2024 - House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill

The continued presence of hereditary peers in the House of Lords is outdated and indefensible...

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 11:30

King's Speech 2024 - Cyber Security and Resilience Bill

Our digital economy is increasingly being attacked by cyber criminals and state actors, affecting essential public services and infrastructure...

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 11:30

King's Speech 2024 - Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill

This Bill will enable the Government to treat the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in a manner comparable to that of an international organisation of which the United Kingdom, or His Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom, is a member...

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 11:30

King's Speech 2024 - Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill

Since 2015, legislation has ensured that female bishops enter the House of Lords sooner than they otherwise would...

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 11:30

King's Speech 2024 - Holocaust Memorial Bill

We must do everything we can to ensure that the Holocaust is never forgotten and to fight antisemitism and all forms of hatred and prejudice in our society...

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 11:30

ASCL response to education measures in the King’s Speech

Responding to the education measures outlined in the King’s Speech, Pepe Di’Iasio, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said...

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 11:30

Written Statement (Wales): Review and Refresh of the 10-year Childcare Play and Early Years Workforce Plan - Jul 17

Jayne Bryant MS, Minister for Mental Health and Early Years: Today, I am publishing a review and refresh of our 10 year childcare, play and early years workforce plan...

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 11:19