Bills, Acts and Reforms

MP outlines opposition to calls to ban first-cousin marriage in the UK The Telegraph & Argus15:55First cousin Family UK Health

MP speaks out against plans to ban first-cousin marriage as he claims intermarriage can 'help build family bonds' LBC News16:10First cousin Family UK Health

Arena victim's mum thanks PM as bill clears Commons BBC10:57House of Commons UK Law Manchester

'We will deliver Martyn's Law': Security minister writes for the M.E.N. as counter-terror Bill… Manchester Evening News21:46House of Commons UK Law Manchester

Commercial awareness update – W/c 9th December 2024 The Student Lawyer13:05Assisted Dying Wales England

How Runcorn and Widnes MPs voted on Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Runcorn & Widnes World, Cheshire21:43Assisted Dying Wales England

New legislation to address Wales’ disused coal tip safety issues Nation.Cymru13:03UK Law Wales Welsh Politics

Welsh Government introduces new Bill to tackle mining legacy The Pembrokeshire Herald12:20UK Law Wales Welsh Politics

Former Labour minister accuses football regulator opponents of filibustering Evening Standard18:15House of Lords Football Labour Party

Legal insider says football regulation will have no impact on England’s World Cup chances Insider Sport11:33House of Lords Football Labour Party

Britons favour proportional representation over First Past the Post, poll finds Left Foot Forward09:40Political Blogs UK Politics Labour Party

Senedd reform: From aspiration to cold-headed reality? The Political Quarterly Blog13:04Political Blogs UK Politics Labour Party

First steps being taken to repeal Troubles immunity and replace legacy case laws, says Northern … News Letter23:23Hilary Benn Human Rights Law NI News

Troubles legacy Act: UK Government taking first steps to repeal and replace says Secretary Of… Belfast Live20:23Hilary Benn Human Rights Law NI News

Jim Allister says new Bill will mean "no physical customs barriers are required" Belfast Live14:03EU NI News Windsor Framework

TUV MP Jim Allister rejects government assurances that Windsor Framework will not stop smoking… News Letter20:52EU NI News Windsor Framework

South Western Railways’ train services to be the first to come under public control - major shake-up of Britain’s… Insider Media08:01DfT Rail Travel Passenger Railway Services

Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) bill North East Bylines20:27DfT Rail Travel Passenger Railway Services

The art of strategy Resolution Foundation00:09Economy World Economic News Resolution Foundation

Driving technology adoption across the economy is the key to the success of the Industrial Strategy techUK10:08Economy World Economic News Resolution Foundation

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'Not acceptable' to block regulator bill - Nandy BBC18:00

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Complications from Abortions (Annual Report) Bill [Hl]: Hl Bill 16 of 2024–25 The House of Lords Library blog17:42

Deputy First Minister confirms total of over £100m for coal tip safety this Senedd term Welsh Government (Press Release)17:28

Judicial Factors (Scotland) Bill passed The Scottish Government17:18

Will Brits have to pay the NHS for assisted dying? Rachel Reeves dodges on whether service… MailOnline16:51

In the last 4 hours

A step on the road to assisted dying Stratford Herald,16:42

MP speaks out against plans to ban first-cousin marriage as he claims intermarriage can 'help build family bonds' LBC News16:10

MP outlines opposition to calls to ban first-cousin marriage in the UK The Telegraph & Argus15:55

Water (Special Measures) Bill 2024-2025 The House of Commons Library blog15:34

Chancellor Rachel Reeves dodges questions on funding for assisted dying Evening Standard15:03

In the last 6 hours

Angela Rayner: I’ve always been an interesting character in Parliament' ITV14:34

MSPs to vote on ending 'double jobbing' at Holyrood and Westminster Holyrood Magazine14:23

“Still somewhat shackled” Labour Hub14:23

Scotland Act Order to Enable Scottish Miners’ Pardons GOV.UK (Press Release)13:23

Commercial Awareness Update – W/C 9th December 2024 The Student Lawyer13:05

In the last 8 hours

Exeter University preserves LGBTQ+ voices silenced by Section 28 law Devon Live11:48

Arena victim's mum thanks PM as bill clears Commons BBC10:57

Earlier today

Proposals lodged for 'equal respect' for Scots and Gaelic after 'centuries of harm' The National, Scotland05:07

Yesterday

Martyn’s Law clears Commons as minister declares ‘it is time to get this done’ Evening Standard21:59 9-Dec-24

'We will deliver Martyn's Law': Security minister writes for the M.E.N. as counter-terror Bill… Manchester Evening News21:46 9-Dec-24

Figen Murray speaks out as 'Martyn's Law' passes through the Commons Manchester Evening News21:46 9-Dec-24

Major landmark for 'Martyn's Law' as it clears House of Commons Manchester Evening News21:46 9-Dec-24

Marrying your first cousin is legal in the UK- How this week in politics could change that National World18:20 9-Dec-24

Former Labour minister accuses football regulator opponents of filibustering Evening Standard18:15 9-Dec-24

Executive criticised over failure to introduce half of its promised legislation Belfast Telegraph18:01 9-Dec-24

Book review – Critical West England Bylines16:52 9-Dec-24

SDLP Describes Irish Sea Border Bill As 'Detached From Reality' 4ni.co.uk15:36 9-Dec-24

Pubs set for huge change in 2025 as drinkers may be asked for 'digital ID cards' Devon Live15:31 9-Dec-24

Asylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill [Hl]: Hl Bill 25 of 2024–25 The House of Lords Library blog14:46 9-Dec-24

Autumn Budget 2024 and Finance Bill 2024-25: Progress of the Bill The House of Commons Library blog13:49 9-Dec-24

New legislation to address the safety issues caused by Wales’s mining past Welsh Government (Press Release)13:31 9-Dec-24

Senedd Reform: From Aspiration to Cold-Headed Reality? The Political Quarterly Blog13:04 9-Dec-24

New legislation to address Wales’ disused coal tip safety issues Nation.Cymru13:03 9-Dec-24

Welsh Government introduces new Bill to tackle mining legacy The Pembrokeshire Herald12:20 9-Dec-24

The Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill Welsh Government (Press Release)11:09 9-Dec-24

Wales publishes new law to help public bodies act on dangerous coal tips Wales Online10:46 9-Dec-24

Written Statement: Introduction of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill (9 December 2024) Welsh Government (Press Release)09:48 9-Dec-24

Free votes in the House of Commons since 1979 The House of Commons Library blog09:15 9-Dec-24

Why hate crime legislation is not the right way to tackle sexism The Scotsman06:01 9-Dec-24

George Kerevan: Here is the most glaring weakness in SNP’s Budget The National, Scotland05:33 9-Dec-24

The art of strategy Resolution Foundation00:09 9-Dec-24

Calls to ban first-cousin marriage to be raised in Parliament Evening Standard00:06 9-Dec-24

In the last 7 days

DWP powers to enter bank account barred 'for one benefit' Teesside Live12:09 8-Dec-24

A Right to Clean Rivers: Why the Environmental Rights Bill is Key to Saving the UK's Waterways Wildlife and Countryside Link03:34 8-Dec-24

Eight years later and Brexit battles rage on Belfast Live18:34 7-Dec-24

In Episode 22 of the Sceptic: Sam Bidwell on Britain’s Open Borders, Fleur Meston on the “Assisted Dying” Bill and… The Daily Sceptic09:50 7-Dec-24

Bill – Omnibus Theatre, London The Reviews Hub22:22 6-Dec-24

Swim Deep announce “intimate” UK shows with Bill Ryder-Jones on guitar, share new single ‘Hard To Come Back’ NME21:07 6-Dec-24

Belfast councillor: New law on school uniform affordability must work for all families Belfast Telegraph16:34 6-Dec-24

Swim Deep Confirm Manchester And London Shows With Bill Ryder-Jones For March, Share New Song Stereoboard16:04 6-Dec-24

DWF Secures Landmark Win for Dairy UK in Trademark Case Against Oatly Law News15:41 6-Dec-24

New Bill To Make School Uniforms More Affordable 4ni.co.uk14:55 6-Dec-24

Assisted dying: How will it work and what are the implications for doctors? British Medical Journal14:02 6-Dec-24

Proposed law aims to stop ‘nasty surprises’ for fans buying tickets – MP Evening Standard13:59 6-Dec-24

Jim Allister's bill to remove the Irish Sea border will 'fix the foundations' of Northern… News Letter12:00 6-Dec-24

Sexual harassment safeguards are missing in over half of workplaces theHRDIRECTOR10:46 6-Dec-24

Assisted suicide will trigger flight of doctors overseas, warns medic Catholic Herald10:14 6-Dec-24

In Episode 22 of the Sceptic: Sam Bidwell on Britain’s Open Borders, Fleur Meston on the “Assisted Dying” Bill and… The Daily Sceptic07:03 6-Dec-24

British government has ‘turned back on Troubles victims’ The Irish News06:13 6-Dec-24

Disabled former SNP MP backs assisted dying law and says she would have voted after party… Daily Record04:34 6-Dec-24

Mutual Enforcement is the Democratic Solution to Northern Ireland's Border Dilemma Comment Central18:14 5-Dec-24

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024-25 The House of Commons Library blog17:38 5-Dec-24

Is milk from cows fed Bovaer safe? Full Fact16:49 5-Dec-24

Could Mutual Enforcement be a democratic solution to Northern Ireland's border dilemma? Comment Central16:42 5-Dec-24

OT21815 - Energy Profits Levy: Energy Security Investment Mechanism GOV.UK (Press Release)16:26 5-Dec-24

Gavin Robinson says a pro-Union team of MPs can ‘affect change’ as he backs TUV sea border bill Northern Ireland World16:25 5-Dec-24

Police Federation-backed amendment to Data Protection Act brought before House of Lords Police Federation16:13 5-Dec-24

UUP Says Stormont House Agreement Is Not The Solution Down News16:09 5-Dec-24

MPs to debate Jim Allister's bill to remove the Irish Sea border - and replace it with mutual… News Letter15:29 5-Dec-24

Jamaica prepares to cut ties with the British monarchy through historic bill Voice Online15:22 5-Dec-24

NEC hears UNISON will contribute to Employment Rights Bill UNISON (Press Release)15:06 5-Dec-24

Jim Allister says new Bill will mean "no physical customs barriers are required" Belfast Live14:03 5-Dec-24

So-called 'conversion' practices have no place in society, says Tennyson, launching Private Members' Bill. Alliance Party Of Northern Ireland (Press Release)12:17 5-Dec-24

Stormont House Agreement is not solution to Legacy Issues - Beattie Ulster Unionist Party12:08 5-Dec-24

ESM7325 - Case Law: Northern Lights Solutions Ltd v Revenue & Customs GOV.UK (Press Release)11:51 5-Dec-24

'This Bill poses an inherent risk' - South West Devon MP on why she is against 'assisted dying… Plymouth Live11:45 5-Dec-24

Legal insider says football regulation will have no impact on England’s World Cup chances Insider Sport11:33 5-Dec-24

Déjà vu: Irish bishops fight rearguard action as Ireland follows assisted suicide trajectory in … Catholic Herald10:16 5-Dec-24

Spare a thought for all our key workers across Exeter this Christmas Devon Live10:04 5-Dec-24

Downpatrick pro life group vigil against assisted dying The Down Recorder10:02 5-Dec-24

Britons favour proportional representation over First Past the Post, poll finds Left Foot Forward09:40 5-Dec-24

What will the UK government do for tech and digital in 2025? Taylor Wessing09:20 5-Dec-24

Benn: British government taking first steps to repeal and replace Troubles legacy Act The Irish News08:40 5-Dec-24

First steps being taken to repeal Troubles immunity and replace legacy case laws, says Northern … News Letter23:23 4-Dec-24

Troubles legacy Act: UK Government taking first steps to repeal and replace says Secretary Of… Belfast Live20:23 4-Dec-24

Benn: UK Government taking first steps to repeal and replace Troubles legacy Act Belfast Telegraph19:59 4-Dec-24

France’s budget turmoil reveals an EU damaged by Brexit New Statesman18:29 4-Dec-24

Football clubs ‘alarmed’ by lack of consultation on regulator – Karren Brady Evening Standard17:27 4-Dec-24

MP wants better Jewish and Sikh ethnicity data BBC17:25 4-Dec-24

Public Authority Algorithmic and Automated Decision-Making Systems Bill [Hl]: Hl Bill 27 of… The House of Lords Library blog16:50 4-Dec-24

Education Policy Institute calls for children not in school register British Humanist Association14:59 4-Dec-24

Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad ban BBC14:52 4-Dec-24

Introduction of Football Governance Bill: Comment from CMS Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage MP The United Kingdom Parliament14:45 4-Dec-24

Football Regulation Bill: CMS Committee writes to Premier League chief executive Richard Masters The United Kingdom Parliament14:45 4-Dec-24

How north London MPs voted on the assisted dying bill Brent & Kilburn Times13:38 4-Dec-24

European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill 2024-25 The House of Commons Library blog12:30 4-Dec-24

Liberty back in court against Government’s unlawful protest legislation Liberty11:41 4-Dec-24

Lords propose amendments to key UK Open Banking legislation Payment Expert11:16 4-Dec-24

Government Prepares For Fight With Tory Lords Over Football Bill PoliticsHome11:05 4-Dec-24

Zev Mandate: A new deal in the pipeline? Motor Trader10:33 4-Dec-24

Public ownership: railway passenger services Department for Transport10:20 4-Dec-24

My bill will resolve the unbearable situation facing Northern Ireland PoliticsHome09:32 4-Dec-24

MPs support proportional representation system for UK elections in symbolic vote Left Foot Forward09:18 4-Dec-24

Kirsty Davies-Warner on the vital UK Government reform of the Mental Health Act Institute of Welsh Affairs08:53 4-Dec-24

South Western Railways’ train services to be the first to come under public control - major shake-up of Britain’s… Insider Media08:01 4-Dec-24

Government response: UK-Rwanda treaty The United Kingdom Parliament00:29 4-Dec-24

Give the Commons time to debate UK-Rwanda Treaty, says Home Affairs Committee The United Kingdom Parliament00:29 4-Dec-24

Rwanda scheme: Committee Chairs demand transparency on costs to taxpayer The United Kingdom Parliament00:29 4-Dec-24

First train services to return to public ownership revealed GOV.UK (Press Release)00:07 4-Dec-24

Lack of AI-specific legislation in King's Speech risks UK ambitions The United Kingdom Parliament23:07 3-Dec-24

Bringing our stories to Westminster – how our Campaigns Ambassadors are championing a smokefree UK Cancer Research UK18:59 3-Dec-24

Talking a loved one out of suicide is ‘coercion’, claim MPs Right to Life18:32 3-Dec-24

MSPs vote to increase benefits in Scotland in line with inflation The National, Scotland18:17 3-Dec-24

Social Security bill passed The Scottish Government17:51 3-Dec-24

The terrifying thoughtlessness of Britain’s assisted-dying debate Spiked17:06 3-Dec-24

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