Policy Threads
One page per UK policy issue - bills, SIs, debates, PQs, committee reports, ministerial statements, consultations, regulator decisions, all in one place. Deep analysis on top. Sources downloadable.
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Controlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) Bill
Parliamentary timeline for Controlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule, Lords). Current stage: 2nd …
Domestic Abuse (Pets etc) Bill
Parliamentary timeline for Domestic Abuse (Pets etc) Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule, Lords). Current stage: 2nd reading.
European Convention on Human Rights (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill
Parliamentary timeline for European Convention on Human Rights (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule, Lords). …
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill
Parliamentary timeline for Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule, Lords). Current …
Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill
Parliamentary timeline for Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule, Lords). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Bailiffs (Warrants of Possession) Bill
Parliamentary timeline for Bailiffs (Warrants of Possession) Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule, Lords). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Anonymity of Suspects Bill
Parliamentary timeline for Anonymity of Suspects Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule, Lords). Current stage: 2nd reading.
National Police Chiefs' Council (Guidance) Bill
Parliamentary timeline for National Police Chiefs' Council (Guidance) Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule, Lords). Current stage: 2nd …
Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill
Parliamentary timeline for Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule, Lords). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Child-like Sexual Abuse Dolls (Offences) Bill
Parliamentary timeline for Child-like Sexual Abuse Dolls (Offences) Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Lords). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Group-based Child Sexual Offences (Mandatory Life Sentences) Bill
Parliamentary timeline for Group-based Child Sexual Offences (Mandatory Life Sentences) Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Lords). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Northern Ireland Troubles (Criminal Investigations etc) Bill
Parliamentary timeline for Northern Ireland Troubles (Criminal Investigations etc) Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Lords). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (Amendment) Bill
Parliamentary timeline for Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (Amendment) Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Lords). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill
Parliamentary timeline for Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Lords). Current stage: 2nd reading.
First Cousins (Prohibited Relationships) Bill
Parliamentary timeline for First Cousins (Prohibited Relationships) Bill, session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Lords). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Commercial Organisations and Public Authorities Duty (Human Rights and Environment) Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Commercial Organisations and Public Authorities Duty (Human Rights and Environment) Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). …
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Mental Health Support (Sentence of Detention and Imprisonment for Public Protection) Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Mental Health Support (Sentence of Detention and Imprisonment for Public Protection) Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill …
Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Regulated Professions (Freedom of Speech) Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (Restoration of Powers and Responsibilities) Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (Restoration of Powers and Responsibilities) Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' …
Cohabitation Rights Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Cohabitation Rights Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Genocide Determination Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Genocide Determination Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd reading.
Conduct of Undercover Policing and Surveillance Operatives Bill [HL]
Parliamentary timeline for Conduct of Undercover Policing and Surveillance Operatives Bill [HL], session 40 session. Bill type: Private Members' Bill (Ballot). Current stage: 2nd …
Policing policy
The policing policy thread covers the legal and institutional framework for how police forces in England and Wales (and, in places, the wider UK) …
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
The thread tracks the modern UK dangerous-dogs regime: the framework Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and the cascade of 2023–2024 statutory instruments under s.1 of …
National Security Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill responding to the Southport attack with measures to protect the public from extreme violence and honour victims and families.
Tackling State Threats Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill to tackle threats from foreign state entities and proxies, strengthening the UK's response to hostile state activity.
Police Reform Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill for significant policing reform, intended to improve police performance, public confidence and service delivery.
Sporting Events Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill covering sporting events, public safety and event governance measures connected to major fixtures.
Draft Conversion Practices Bill
The King's Speech 2026 draft bill to ban abusive conversion practices, taking forward the government's commitment on conversion practices legislation.
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
The King's Speech 2026 bill on legacy arrangements connected to the Northern Ireland Troubles, replacing the previous approach with a revised framework.