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Bills Presented

03 March 2020

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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Several Bills related to domestic abuse prevention, women offenders' sentencing guidelines, and railway development were presented in the UK Parliament.

Action Requested

The government has proposed multiple Bills for consideration including one focused on domestic abuse prevention with a new Domestic Abuse Commissioner role. Another Bill aims to mandate community sentences for women offenders barring serious or violent offenses posing public threat. A third Bill seeks to establish a railway line between High Speed 2 and the west coast main line.

Key Facts

  • Priti Patel presented a Bill on domestic abuse prevention.
  • Daisy Cooper proposed a Bill requiring courts to impose community sentences on women offenders unless they pose a serious threat.
  • Layla Moran introduced a Bill mandating guidance for state-funded schools to allow pupil toilet access during lessons.
  • Andrew Stephenson's Bill proposes railway development between High Speed 2 and west coast main line.
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