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Consultation on the Draft Legislative Programme ends 6 August

mojuser — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:36:29 +0000

On 14 May 2008 the Government published the Draft Legislative Programme for 2008-09. The public consultation on the programme concludes on 6 August 2008.

The Government will now be considering the responses received during the consultation and will publish a summary of reponses in the autumn, ahead of the Queen’s Speech which will take place on 3 December 2008.

You can still find information about what was contained in the Draft Legislative Programme 2008-09 here

Joint Committee publishes report on draft Constitutional Renewal Bill

mojuser — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:09:59 +0000

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.

Governance of Britain one year on

mojuser — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:46:33 +0000

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 new relationship between citizens and government and ensuring that the rights of individuals are respected.

You can read the minister’s statement and access the report here

Draft Legislative Programme 2008-09

mojuser — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:12:46 +0000

Today the Government has published Preparing Britain for the Future - the Draft Legislative Programme 2008-09, which sets out the UK Government’s plans for legislative and key non-legislative action in next year’s Parliamentary session. The document can be viewed here.

The Government’s plans to publish their draft legislative programme in advance of the Queen’s Speech in which it is traditionally announced, were set out alongside the other Governance of Britain proposals on 3 July 2007. The publication of the draft legislative programme opens up what has traditionally been a closed process and improves the public’s opportunity to have a say.

If you want to make Your Voice heard, you can comment on the programme here. Information on what is going on in your region is available here.

Constitutional Renewal White Paper and Draft Bill

mojuser — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:34:02 +0000

Justice Secretary Jack Straw has announced new proposals to give Parliament more power to hold the government to account and strengthen its relationship with the people. A White Paper, draft Constitutional Renewal Bill and analysis of consultation responses were published today following a statement in the House of Commons. The documents can be found here.

Any comments on the Draft Bill or White Paper should be submitted by 18 July to governance@justice.gsi.gov.uk or to the address on our Contacts page.

PM on earned Citizenship

mojuser — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:04:53 +0000

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has outlined the biggest changes “for a generation” to immigration procedures, including the setting up of a “citizenship contract” that explains an individual’s rights and responsibilities.

Speaking to members of the third sector and local government representatives in North London today, the PM said that he expected tougher tests for citizenship in the future, with a clear set of responsibilities set out at each stage of the immigration process. That process would be divided into three distinct phases - entry as a temporary resident, as a probationary citizen, and as a full citizen or permanent resident.

The PM said:

“For people coming to Britain, and wanting to become British, citizenship should not only be a matter of their choice but should depend upon actively entering into a contract through which, by virtue of responsibilities accepted, the right of citizenship is earned.”

The full transcript of the speech can be found here.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Citizenship

mojuser — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:33:32 +0000

British citizens and people applying for citizenship must be prepared to accept a range of duties and responsibilities as well as rights, the PM has said. (more…)

Prime Minister’s liberty speech

mojuser — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:19:33 +0000

The Prime Minister, in his ‘Liberty’ speech at the University of Westminster announces a national consultation on a Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.

Prime Minister’s speech to NCVO

mojuser — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:31:17 +0000

Gordon Brown’s speech on ‘New Politics’ to the National Council of Voluntary Organisations promises to broaden consultation on government decision-making.

Prime Minister reveals plans for reform

mojuser — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:42:45 +0000

The Prime Minister reveals plans for reform in a statement on the Government’s proposed legislative program. The Government’s draft legislative program was published for public consultation.