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The sentencing guidelines row: A product of poor law-making?
Season 1 Episode 86
The Government has published “emergency legislation” — the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill — to block new guidelines coming into effect that single out differential treatment of eth…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Assisted dying bill - special series #9: Inside the Public Bill Committee
Season 1 Episode 85
In this ninth instalment of our special mini-podcast series, we continue to explore the latest developments in the progress of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, often referred to as the a…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Spring Statement: House of Commons tensions grow over the economy
Season 1 Episode 84
Political storm clouds are gathering over Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement. What does it mean for Parliament, party discipline and the Government’s economic credibility. We speak to Dr Mari…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Assisted dying bill - special series #8: Inside the Public Bill Committee
Season 1 Episode 83
In this eighth instalment of our special mini-podcast series, we continue to explore the latest developments in the progress of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, often referred to as the …
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement: The fallout at Westminster
Season 1 Episode 82
Is Rachel Reeves gearing up for a standard Spring Statement — or are we in emergency budget territory? In this episode we dig into what form next week’s parliamentary statement might take and why it …
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Assisted dying bill - special series #7: Inside the Public Bill Committee
Season 1 Episode 81
In this episode we sit down with Bambos Charalambous MP, the former Labour whip now marshalling the supporters of the assisted dying bill in the Public Bill Committee. As the bill faces intense debat…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Planning and infrastructure: Should Parliament take more control?
Season 1 Episode 80
Labour’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill promises to speed up the planning process to boost housebuilding and infrastructure development. But does it go far enough, especially when it comes to Parli…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Assisted dying bill - special series #6: Lessons from New Zealand
Season 1 Episode 79
In this sixth instalment of our special mini-podcast series, we continue to track the progress of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which seeks to legalise assisted dying in England and W…
Published on 6 months ago
Net Zero and National Security: How can Parliament hold the Government to account?
Season 1 Episode 78
In this episode, we sit down with Toby Perkins MP, Chair of Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee, to discuss how he and his colleagues plan to hold the Government accountable for its ambitious …
Published on 6 months ago
Assisted dying bill - special series #5: Inside the Public Bill Committee
Season 1 Episode 77
In this fifth instalment of our special mini-podcast series, we take you back inside the Public Bill Committee for the latest updates as MPs continue their scrutiny of the assisted dying bill. This w…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago