Political news: W/C 15th March

Provisional parliamentary business has now been announced for this period, including the following that may be of relevance to you. Please note, the following may change at short notice. 

House of Commons 

Monday 15 March 

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: 2nd reading (Day 1) (from 3:45pm) 

Tuesday 16 March 

Justice Questions (11:30am) 

Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: 2nd reading (Day 2) (from 12:45pm) 

Westminster Hall debate: Use of Release Under Investigation by the Metropolitan Police – Sir David Amess (11am) 

Justice Committee – oral evidence: Court Capacity, The Future of Legal Aid. Witnesses: David Lloyd, PCC for Hertfordshire and Criminal Justice System Lead at Association of Police and Crime Commissioners; DCC Tony Blaker, Digital First Lead, Criminal Justice Committee, at National Police Chiefs' Council; Phil Copple, Director General of Prisons at HM Prison and Probation Service; Rebecca Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer at Crown Prosecution Service; Tony Cooper, Chief Operating Officer at ACAS; Jacky Tiotto, Chief Executive Officer at CAFCASS; Laura Bee, Industrial Officer and Group Secretary for the Justice Sector Group at Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS). Location: Virtual meeting (2:30pm) 

Deadline for Home Office Questions (on Monday 22 March) 

Wednesday 17 March 

Prime Minister’s Questions (12pm) 

Opposition Day (18th Allotted Day). There Will Be a Debate on a Motion in the name of the Scottish National Party. Subject to be announced. (from 12:45pm) 

Home Affairs Committee – oral evidence: Police conduct and complaints. Witnesses: TBA. Location: Virtual meeting (10am) 

Thursday 18 March 

Attorney General Questions (10:10am)  

Business Questions (from 10:30am) 

Westminster Hall debate: World Social Work Day 2021 (3:15pm) 

Deadlines for Prime Minister’s Questions (on Wednesday 24 March), Cabinet Office Questions (on Thursday 25 March) 

Friday 19 March 

Private Members’ Bills (TBC) 

House of Lords 

Monday 15 March 

Oral Question: Increased levels of self-harm among women prisoners – Baroness Eaton (from 1:30pm) 

Legislation: Domestic Abuse Bill – report stage (day 3) – Baroness Williams of Trafford 

Tuesday 16 March 

Oral Question: Work of the Independent Office for Police Conduct – Lord Lexden (from 12:10pm) 

Wednesday 17 March 

Oral Question: Trade Union consultation and publication of the Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform (TIGRR) review into existing employment rights and reform recommendations – Lord Hendy (from 12:10pm) 

Thursday 18 March 

No relevant business currently scheduled 

Friday 19 March 

TBC