Events
We want to hear your views. We have held some public events and are planning more. Other organisations are also holding events to discuss different aspects of the Governance of Britain programme and you can find information about those here too.
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 [...]
Consultation on the Draft Legislative Programme ends 6 August »
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 [...]
Joint Committee publishes report on draft Constitutional Renewal Bill »
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.
The Ministry of Justice launches Grant Scheme for Building Democracy »
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 [...]
Michael Wills MP visits Bristol »
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 [...]
Upcoming events
When events are announced they will be listed here.