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The Criminal Justice Bill - Programme Motion
15 May 2024
Lead MP
Apsana Begum
Poplar and Limehouse
Lab
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Apsana Begum raised concerns about the criminal justice bill - programme motion in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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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.
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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