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Crime

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    Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act 1965: 50 Years

    Monday, 09 November, 2015

    This In Focus highlights the 50th anniversary of the passing and enactment of the Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act in 1965. It then presents some context for this anniversary by providing a snapshot of the situation with regards to the use of the death penalty worldwide.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Justice
  • Research Briefing

    Advertising of Prostitution (Prohibition) Bill [HL]

    Tuesday, 20 October, 2015

    This In Focus briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Advertising of Prostitution (Prohibition) Bill [HL] in the House of Lords on 23 October 2015.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
  • Research Briefing

    Treatment of LGBTI Citizens Worldwide

    Thursday, 10 September, 2015

    This Library Note has been written to support the House of Lords debate on the global treatment of LGBTI citizens.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Family & Civil Law
    • Institutions
    • International Law
    • Justice
  • Research Briefing

    Modern Slavery Bill (HL Bill 51 of 2014–15)

    Thursday, 13 November, 2014

    This Library Note provides information on the Modern Slavery Bill, which is due for second reading in the House of Lords on 17 November 2014.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Immigration
  • Research Briefing

    Women Facing Homelessness, Domestic Violence and Social Exclusion

    Monday, 03 November, 2014

    On 6 November 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of women facing homelessness, domestic violence and social exclusion”.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Economy
    • Employment
    • Family & Civil Law
    • Housing
  • Research Briefing

    Deregulation Bill (HL Bill 33 of 2014–15)

    Thursday, 03 July, 2014

    The Deregulation Bill is a wide-ranging bill that is intended to remove or reduce regulatory burdens on businesses, civil society, individuals, public sector bodies and the taxpayer across a number of policy areas including: general and specific areas of business, companies and insolvency, the use of land, housing, transport, communications, the environment, education and training, entertainment, public authorities and the administration of justice.

    • Research Briefing
    • Business
    • Crime
    • Economy
    • Employment
    • Energy
    • Housing
    • Justice
    • Transport
  • Research Briefing

    Criminal Justice and Courts Bill (HL Bill 30 of 2014–15)

    Wednesday, 25 June, 2014

    The Criminal Justice and Courts Bill contains a range of proposals across four areas: criminal justice; young offenders; courts and tribunals; and judicial review. This Library Note summarises the key debates that took place on the Bill at report stage and third reading in the House of Commons, highlighting amendments made to the Bill, and refers to some of the other issues raised by MPs.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Justice
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Debate on 28 November: Policing

    Monday, 25 November, 2013

    This Library Note provides background reading for the debate to be held on Thursday, 28 November 2013 to “take note of public trust in the police and its role in effective policing, and the system for investigating complaints into police conduct”.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
  • Research Briefing

    Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill (HL Bill 52 of 2013–14)

    Friday, 25 October, 2013

    Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill (HL Bill 52 of 2013–14)

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
  • Research Briefing

    Debate on 17 October: Drugs Policy

    Monday, 14 October, 2013

    This Library Note provides background reading for the debate to be held on 17 October on drugs policy.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Health
  • Research Briefing

    Offender Rehabilitation Bill [HL] (HL Bill 2 of 2013–14)

    Thursday, 16 May, 2013

    The Offender Rehabilitation Bill would provide increased support and supervision upon release for those serving prison sentences of up to two years, and would make changes to the arrangements for community orders and suspended sentence orders. This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the Bill’s second reading in the House of Lords.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Justice
  • Research Briefing

    Debate on 25 October: Looked-after Children

    Monday, 22 October, 2012

    This Library Note provides background reading for the debate on looked-after children on 25 October.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Families & Social Services
  • Research Briefing

    Crime and Courts Bill (HL Bill 4 of 2012–13)

    Thursday, 24 May, 2012

    The Crime and Courts Bill would establish a new National Crime Agency to combat organised crime, and contains provisions for reforms of the courts system (including judicial appointments and to allow broadcasting of certain court proceedings) as well as provisions on immigration, drug driving and community sentencing. This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the Bill’s second reading in the House of Lords.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Justice
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    Question for Short Debate on 2 February: Human Trafficking

    Monday, 23 January, 2012

    This Lords Library Note provides definitions of human trafficking, statistics on its incidence, and an outline of domestic and international policy to combat the problem.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Immigration
  • Research Briefing

    Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill (HL Bill 109 of 2010–12)

    Tuesday, 15 November, 2011

    This Library Note provides background information in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Family & Civil Law
    • Justice

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