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 [...]
Michael Wills MP visited Leicester in November last year to discuss the Governance of Britain programme with the public, you can see clips and comments from the event in this video.
The Ministry of Justice today published a consultation on the day we vote. This debate will also look at the other barriers to voting and could potentially lead to a change to voting at the weekend. Launching the consultation, the minister Michael Wills, said: ‘Decisions are made by those who vote. The government wants to make it easier for people [...]
The Justice Select Committee has published a report on the Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill focusing on the role of the Attorney General. You can access the report here
Lord Taylor of Warwick has called a debate on ”the concept of Britishness in the context of the cultural, historical and ethical tradition of the peoples of these islands” which will take place on Thursday 19 June in the House of Lords. It’s expected to take place shortly after 11am and you will be able to watch [...]
Today the Joint Committee heard evidence from Tony McNulty MP, Minister of State, Home Office, Janet Paraskeva, First Civil Service Commissioner and Sir Gus O’Donnell, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Home Civil Service. Tomorrow the Committee will hear from Lord Lyell of Markyate, Lord Morris of Aberavon, Lord Mayhew of Twysden, Lord Carlile of Berriew [...]
The Public Affairs Select Committee have published their report on the Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill. They offer a broad welcome to the Bill but say that proposals fail to transfer key powers away from No 10. More information and a full copy of the report can be found here.
The Governance of Britain Green Paper, published in July 2007, highlighted the need for the Government to engage with young people and encourage them to play an active part in British society. The Youth Citizenship Commission was set up to examine ways of developing young people’s understanding of citizenship and increase their participation in politics. On 29 [...]
The Justice Committee of the House of Commons have announced that they will hold an evidence session on the Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill on 10 June at 4.15 pm in the Grimond Room in Portcullis House. Witnesses include Baroness Scotland of Asthal QC, Attorney General. More information can be found here.
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