Courts
Courts news from UK Parliament.
Government urged to deliver on its commitments for Queen’s Speech
Chair of the Liaison committee Sir Bernard Jenkin has written to Jacob Rees-Mogg on legislation awaiting time in the Government’s legislative programme.
19 February 2021
How is Justice done, and how it is paid for, in the time of Covid-19?
Committee to hold a third evidence session in its inquiries into Court Capacity and The Future of Legal Aid
08 February 2021
Secretary of State questioned on effects of Covid on prisons and courts
Justice Committee examines Coronavirus (COVID-19): The impact on prison, probation and court systems
30 November 2020
The work of the Lord Chief Justice examined
The Justice Committee examines the capacity of the courts system to deal with outstanding cases across the criminal and civil systems in England and Wales
06 November 2020
Prisoners bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill becomes law following Royal Assent
04 November 2020
Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill completes passage through both Houses
The bill will become law following Royal Assent
15 October 2020
Safeguards needed to bolster justice in private prosecutions
The Justice Committee report on Private prosecutions: safeguards published
02 October 2020
Give your views on COVID-19 to Lords
Have your say on COVID-19 impact
11 August 2020
Committee hears from legal sector representative bodies on COVID-19's impact on courts
The Constitution Committee hears evidence on Thursday 9 July at 3.00pm
07 July 2020
Legal services questioned on the future UK-EU relationship
EU Services Sub-Committee hears evidence on Thursday 11 June at 10am
09 June 2020
Committee calls for evidence into COVID-19's impact on the courts
Constitution Committee launches call for evidence on COVID-19 and the courts inquiry
08 June 2020
Experts discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the courts
The Constitution Committee takes expert evidence in its Covid-19 inquiry
01 June 2020
Lords discusses Windrush Compensation Scheme
Members debate government plans to recompense deported citizens
07 May 2020
Lords debates UN Sustainable Development Goals
Members discuss reduction in road traffic accidents
20 March 2020
Possible impact of Brexit on criminal justice cooperation raises concerns
EU Justice and Home Affairs Sub-Committees take evidence on Tuesday 3 March
03 March 2020