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07 February 2012
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ABORTION and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill
As the Bill is likely to be debated again in October now is the time to consider it afresh and review the amendments tabled before the Parliamentary Recess. This article looks at various aspects of the situation.
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Free Speech - Coroners and Justice Bill
Local MPs comment on topics of assisted dying and free speech for Network Farnham
MPs Jeremy Hunt and James Arbuthnot share their thoughts on two of the heated issues discussed in Parliament over the Summer.
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Benedict Parsons
Bullet Point Summary - Lords Committee Stage of Coroners and Justice Bill - Sixth Sitting (9.7.09)
Following this, at times heated debate, Clause 61 which would have removed a free speech clarification voted for by the Lords last year was struck out of the Bill by 186 votes to 133.
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Benedict Parsons
Clause 61 of the Coroners and Justice Bill - overview of free speech implications
Clause 61 (formerly Clause 58) of the Coroners and Justice Bill will mean that the legal distinction between 'discussion' and the 'stirring up' of 'hatred' on the grounds of sexual orientation will not be clarified in primary legislation.
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Passage of The Coroners and Justice Bill
Hyperlinks to parliamentary debates
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Benedict Parsons
Summary of parliamentary debate exchanges pertinent to Clause 61
Extracts from debates associated with: Commons Second Reading (26 Jan 2009), Commons Report Stage -First Day (23 March 2009) and Second Day (24 March 2009), Commons Third Reading (24 March 2009), Lords Second Reading (18 May 2009)
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Benedict Parsons
