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Did social media promote misinformation during the summer 2024 riots?
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold the first public evidence session of its inquiry into social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms.The inquiry follows riots in summer 2024, which are believed to have been driven in part by false claims spread on social media relating to an attack in Southport.
17 January 2025
JCNSS Chair: ransomware consultation “important step forward”
The Chair of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) has responded to news that the Government is consulting on proposals to reduce the risk of ransomware.
15 January 2025
Alexis Jay to be questioned on child sexual abuse report
The Home Affairs Committee will question Chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, Professor Alexis Jay
10 January 2025
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss 'Martyn's Law' to reduce risk and increase preparedness in public venues. Catch up
08 January 2025
Justice Committee launches new inquiry into tackling drugs in prisons
The inquiry will look into the supply of drugs into prisons, the involvement of organised criminal gangs in the distribution and trafficking of drugs in prisons, and more
17 December 2024
Lord debates impact of retail crime
Members discuss consequences of shop theft on workers, the community and local economies. Catch up
06 December 2024
Lords highlights importance of rule of law
Members discuss legal framework as 'bedrock of democracy'. Catch up
27 November 2024
Justice Committee launches new inquiry into rehabilitation and resettlement
The Justice Committee launches its first new inquiry of the Parliament entitled ‘Rehabilitation and resettlement: ending the cycle of reoffending’
26 November 2024
Lady Chief Justice takes questions from Justice Committee
The President of the Courts of England and Wales and Head of the Judiciary of England and Wales, will take questions from the Justice Committee
22 November 2024
MPs to hold a debate on strategic lawsuits against public participation and freedom of speech
On Thursday 21 November in the Chamber, MPs will hold a debate on strategic lawsuits against public participation and freedom of speech.
18 November 2024
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New inquiry: Home Affairs Committee to examine policing of summer 2024 disorder
The Home Affairs Committee has launched a new inquiry into the policing of incidents of violent disorder in the UK during the summer of 2024
12 November 2024
Unacceptable levels of shop theft causing serious harm to society
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee publishes a letter to the Minister for Policing, Crime and Fire Prevention, Dame Diana Johnson MP, after conducting an inquiry into shop theft.
05 November 2024
Non-consensual intimate image abuse: Is current legislation protecting victims?
The Women and Equalities Committee will launch a new short inquiry on tackling non-consensual intimate image (NCII) abuse
01 November 2024
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