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UK Parliament

October 2022

Read all the UK Parliament news for October 2022

Government’s proposals do not go far enough to tackle ‘increasing threat’ from NCII, WEC warns

Urgent legislative change is required to tackle the ‘increasing threat’ from non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse and better protect victims, the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has warned following the Government’s response to its report.

UK Engagement with Space Committee visits Harwell Space Cluster

Harwell Space Cluster visited by House of Lords committee

EAC Chair comments on Government’s response to Office for Environmental Protection’s review of EPPS duty

The Chair of the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee has commented on the Government’s response to the Office for Environmental Protection’s review of the duty to have due regard to the Environmental Principles Policy Statement (EPPS).

Mental Health Bill reforms welcome but should go further – JCHR finds

In a report published today following legislative scrutiny, the Joint Committee on Human Rights proposed amendments to the Mental Health Bill.

Foreign Affairs Committee: UK Gov’t lack of vision on UK-EU reset a barrier to progress

In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Foreign Affairs Committee criticises the perceived absence of a strategic vision from the Government and a lack of “pitch” from the UK on the future of the UK-EU relationship.

Coming up in the Commons 19-22 May  

Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 19-22 May

Women and Equalities Committee to hear evidence on misogyny, the manosphere and online content

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) will hear from academics and experts in Parliament on Wednesday, 21 May during the second session of its new inquiry into Misogyny: the manosphere and online content.

What's on in the Lords 19-22 May

Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 19-22 May

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill set for Lords committee stage

Line by line scrutiny commences. Find out more

Lords debates new nuclear energy proposals

Members consider draft National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation. Find out more

Data (Use and Access) Bill returns to the Lords

Members discuss Commons insistence on final changes as 'ping pong' continues. Find out more

Sentencing guidelines bill enters Lords committee stage

Members consider changes on protected characteristics, reducing reoffending and impact on existing case law. Find out more

Ageing population needs new Government strategy, WEC warns

The Government risks a ‘missed opportunity’ if there is no cross-departmental strategy to address the UK’s ageing population, the Women and Equalities Committee has warned, following the Government’s response published today (Friday, 16 May) to its Rights of Older People report.

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Renters' Rights Bill concludes Lords committee stage

Members consider changes on mobility aids, no-fault evictions and Right to Buy in rural areas as detailed scrutiny wraps up. Find out more

What are the key principles of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill?

Draft law on the prevention of fraud against public authorities debated by the Lords. Catch up