Rights and Responsibilities
Westminster hall debate
Today, there will be a debate in Parliament about a Bill of Rights for the UK.
Government announces plan for constitutional reform
The Prime Minister has today delivered a statement to the House of Commons outlining the Government’s plans for modernising Parliament and democratic renewal. To read the full statement click here The following Ministry of Justice news release sets out further information on the plans to restore trust in the political system.
Number 10 Webchat - transcript
On the 23 April, Michael Wills took part in a Number 10 Webchat answering questions about the Government’s Green Paper on Rights and Responsibilities. Read the full transcript.
Number 10 webchat with Michael Wills on Thursday 23 April.
On the 23 April, Michael Wills, Minister of State at the Ministry of Justice, will be taking part in a number 10 webchat. During the webchat, which will begin at 3pm, Michael will be answering your questions on the Rights and Responsibilities Green Paper. You can submit a comment in advance of the webchat. You need to [...]
Rights and Responsibilities: developing our constitutional framework
Today the Government publishes a Green Paper called Rights and Responsibilities: developing our constitutional framework. With the publication of this Green Paper, the Government launches a public consultation across all parts of the UK on the rights we enjoy, the responsibilities we owe and the values we share as members of UK society. It will explore [...]
Views from London
The fifth local event in this round of meetings was held at the Central Methodist Hall in London on 22nd July. You can read the key points made at the event london-note-of-table-discussions.pdf. Video footage of the event is also available.
Next Stop Brighton
Following events in Bristol, Nottingham and Newcastle, the Governance of Britain’s next event was held at the Brighthelm Church and Community Centre in Brighton. This event followed the same format as previous ones, with an introduction from the Minister of State, Michael Wills, and then round table discussions. Have a look at the key points raised in [...]
Discussion of Governance of Britain Topics in Newcastle
For the third of the local events to discuss some key issues of the Governance of Britain agenda we were in Newcastle. The event, held at the Fawdon Community Association Centre on 14th July, was another opportunity to get people’s views about a statement of values, a bill of rights and responsibilities, community engagement and election [...]
Governance of Britain comes to Nottingham
On 9th July the second of the Governance of Britain local events was held - this time in Nottingham at the International Community Centre. Michael Wills MP welcomed everyone and introduced the event. We then split into four round table discussions on some key issues. You can have a look at the notes of the meeting [...]
Joint Committee on Human Rights Publish Report on a Bill of Rights
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 [...]