View the decisions of the Petitions Committee taken on 7 May 2019
Link: Decisions of the Petitions Committee Tuesday 7 May 2019
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Child sex offender has sentence increased
David Rawcliffe has had his sentence increased to 3 years and 4 months by the Court of Appeal
Link: Press release: Child sex offender has sentence increased
Source: Gov Press Releases
Blog: Using biometric data in a fair, transparent and accountable manner
As technology takes ever greater strides, so organisations and businesses are harnessing its capabilities to help manage their contact with customers, including using it for means of identification and authentication.
Link: Blog: Using biometric data in a fair, transparent and accountable manner
Source: ICO .org.uk
Press release: New Solicitor General appointed
Lucy Frazer QC MP has been appointed as Solicitor General for England and Wales.
Link: Press release: New Solicitor General appointed
Source: Gov Press Releases
Work of the HM Chief Inspector of Probation examined
Justice Committee questions Dame Glenys Stacey, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation
Link: Work of the HM Chief Inspector of Probation examined
Source: Parliamentary News
Lords Committee to quiz experts ahead of G20
International Relations Committee takes evidence on 15 May at 10.40am
Link: Lords Committee to quiz experts ahead of G20
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Positive steps being taken in Brunei: UK statement
The Foreign Office gave a statement on The Sultan of Brunei’s de facto moratorium on the death penalty and commitment to the UN Convention Against Torture.
Link: Press release: Positive steps being taken in Brunei: UK statement
Source: Gov Press Releases
Scottish Rural Secretary Fergus Ewing and UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove questioned on future of Scottish agriculture after Brexit
Scottish Affairs Committee hold final evidence session for inquiry
Link: Scottish Rural Secretary Fergus Ewing and UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove questioned on future of Scottish agriculture after Brexit
Source: Parliamentary News
Press release: Birmingham’s transformation as HS2’s work programme gathers pace
Andrew Jones MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, visits Birmingham today to see how works are progressing at the region’s main HS2 sites.
Link: Press release: Birmingham’s transformation as HS2’s work programme gathers pace
Source: Gov Press Releases
This week in the Commons: 10 May 2019
This week MPs debated climate change, the National Security Council leak, HS2 and more
Link: This week in the Commons: 10 May 2019
Source: Parliamentary News