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House of Commons · Bill Debate

The Criminal Justice Bill - Programme Motion

15 May 2024 · 2 other contributors

Opened by Apsana Begum Lab Poplar and Limehouse

Justice & Courts

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Apsana Begum raised concerns about the criminal justice bill - programme motion in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Concerns raised during the debate on the Criminal Justice Bill
  • Question put and agreed to regarding the programme motion
  • No commitments made by the government during the debate

Key requests to Government

Question put and agreed to

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Other contributors (2)
  • Apsana Begum Lab Poplar and Limehouse

    Critiques the Government for tabling hundreds of amendments and new clauses at short notice, affecting parliamentary democracy and quality of legislation. Raises concerns about civil liberties and police powers, particularly the impact on Muslim women wearing hijabs or niqabs under new clause 96.

  • Maria Miller

    Acknowledges concerns raised by Apsana Begum but suggests that there are two days of debate, one this week and another next week, to afford proper scrutiny. Suggests Government should hold one-to-one meetings with interested MPs before Report stage for better understanding.

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