To ask HMG why Members of Parliament and members of the House of Lords are excluded from Clause 11, “Offence of misleading the public”, of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill; and what consideration they have given to removing this exclusion. Continue reading “My QSD on Public Office (Accountability) Bill: Exclusion”
We joined others in writing to the Secretary of State following media reports that one senior manager wrote “we’ve been saying we don’t source from these forests when it appears we might be.” We are deeply concerned that Drax is in receipt of a substantial billpayer subsidy, currently guaranteed until 2031 Continue reading “Drax revelations”
I asked HMG what assessment they have made of the environmental credentials of Drax in view of the new investigation by Stand.earth which reported that Drax had purchased logged trees from old growth forests in British Columbia in 2024 Continue reading “My debate on Drax”
Amendment 55A would require the Home Office to publish quarterly data on the issuing of anti-social behaviour orders and related injunctions. Specifically, it would ensure that these reports include the number of occasions when stop and search has been used by the police prior to the issuing of such orders, and the protected characteristics of those who have been issued with them. These powers can have serious and lasting consequences for those subject to them, particularly young people and those from marginalised communities. Yet at present, the public and Parliament have very limited visibility of how these tools are being applied. This would ensure transparency and accountability about how anti-social behaviour powers are being used across England and Wales. Continue reading “Crime and Policing Bill Committee Stage Day 1”
I am worried that this is the same old story of taxpayer money paying for private profits and private sector failure Continue reading “Parliament recalled for steel industry bill”
Certain communities feel that they bear the brunt of police shootings, violence and, quite often, persecution. Does the Minister agree that transparency is vital? Continue reading “CPS Guidance: Intentional Police Shootings”
Is it possible to ensure with legislation that any company that victimises whistleblowers or trade union members could be banned from taking any public sector work in future? Continue reading “Whistleblowers”
Who Watches the Watchdogs? is an extremely interesting report but we produce reports and they are then often ignored Continue reading “Who watches the Watchdogs?”
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb 