Second Page: Lords Process and Police Bill Introduction

This page explores the process and amendments in House of Lords and introduces the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts bill details. The Lords typically consider amendments as a whole house committee, with proposed changes returning to the Commons for approval or rejection.

Vocabulary: Parliamentary ping-pong refers to the back-and-forth process of amendments between the two Houses.

Highlight: Royal Assent is the final stage where the monarch officially signs the bill into law.

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill introduces significant changes to protest regulations, including new police powers to impose restrictions on demonstrations.

Example: Police can now set noise limits and impose start/finish times on protests, with fines up to £2,500 for non-compliance.

Third Page: Opposition and Current Status

The final page outlines opposition to the bill and its current legislative status. The Labour Party strongly opposes the protest measures, with significant criticism from the Shadow Justice Secretary.

Quote: David Lammy branded the legislation as "a mess."

The bill includes changes to sentencing rules and enhanced powers for monitoring released terrorism offenders. Currently, the bill has completed all House of Commons stages and is in the report stage in the House of Lords.

Highlight: The bill has successfully passed through multiple stages including first reading, second reading, and committee stage in both Houses.