Today the Joint Committee on Human Rights released a report on a proposed Bill of Rights for Britain. “We are of the view that the United Kingdom should adopt a Bill of Rights and Freedoms. Our work over the last few years has demonstrated that there are many groups in society, such as older people and [...]
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on the draft Constitutional Renewal Bill recently published its report on the Bill. You can read this and also access notes on past oral and written evidence sessions here.
While the UK Government works hard to connect with people through deliberative engagement and consultations. To encourage greater public participation in democracy, the Ministry of Justice is looking for fresh ideas that help people to adddress public issues and influence government. Through the democratic engagement innovation fund grants of up to £15,000 are available to support [...]
On June 30 Michael Wills MP hosted an event at the Vassell Centre to explore some of the emerging findings of the work we are taking forward under the Governance of Britain. Participants discusssed four topics - a proposed Statement of Values, community engagement, a proposed Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, and barriers to voting. Read the [...]
The Home Office released the Government’s response to the Consultation Paper “The Path to Citizenship: next steps in reforming the immigration system” on 15 July. Access the report here
The Secretary of State for Justice Jack Straw made a statement today on further reform of the House of Lords in which he announced the publication of a White Paper. ”The White Paper sets out how a wholly or mainly elected second chamber might be created, within a bicameral legislature in which the House of Commons retains [...]
Today the Government published a discussion paper that seeks comment on proposals which focus on the use of innovative engagement methods by national government titled ‘A National Framework for Greater Citizen Engagement’ In a written statement Michael Wills MP, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice said: “The Government recognises that the demands on our democracy are evolving. [...]
Today Hazel Blairs MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, launched Communities in Control: real people, real power, a white paper on empowerment which aims to pass power into the hands of local commmunities, giving real control over local decisions to a wider pool of active citizens. She said: “The White Paper has two broad [...]
In continuing the process of online engagement, Michael Wills MP introduces the Governance of Britain website. We will run discussions on different aspects of the Governance programme and the outcomes from discussions will be analysed. Some will contribute directly to ongoing discussions and engagement processes, others will help to inform future discussion topics. They will also make [...]
Today the Justice Secretary Jack Straw marked the anniversary of the Governance of Britain with a statement to the House of Commons in which he set out the progress made in meeting the objectives of the programme. He said that in July last year the Prime Minister outlined steps toward further constitutional reform to renew our democracy, building a [...]
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