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The Attorney General has the power to refer to the Court of Appeal sentences for certain offences which they believe to be "unduly lenient". This power to refer is sometimes called the 'unduly lenient sentence scheme'.
The Attorney General has the power to refer to the Court of Appeal sentences for certain offences which they believe to be "unduly lenient". This power to refer is sometimes called the 'unduly lenient sentence scheme'.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions her Department have had on the scope, conduct or progress of its review of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act with the Law Commission.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions her Department have had on the scope, conduct or progress of its review of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act with the Law Commission.
The government is keen to ensure that the law governing co-operatives and community benefit societies is clear and supports their growth. That is why we are funding the Law Commission’s independent review of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.
The Law Commission review is considering ways to update and modernise the legislation for co-operatives and community benefit societies - including charitable community benefit societies - ensuring that it fits the nature and needs of these societies as well as ensuring that regulation is proportionate and effective.
HM Treasury is the sponsoring department for the review and maintains an ongoing dialogue with the Law Commission on its progress, while respecting the Commission's independence.
The Law Commission expects to publish their report and a draft bill later in 2026. Once published, the government will then carefully consider its recommendations to understand whether reform of the legislation is needed to ensure these businesses are supported to grow and succeed into the future.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his Department's planned timetable is for publishing a response to the Law Commission’s 2023 report on surrogacy; and what steps it is taking to address concerns about the impact of potential uncertainty over (a) legal parenthood and (b)...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his Department's planned timetable is for publishing a response to the Law Commission’s 2023 report on surrogacy; and what steps it is taking to address concerns about the impact of potential uncertainty over (a) legal parenthood and (b)...
The Government will respond to the Law Commission’s legislative proposals on surrogacy as time allows.
The commission’s report and recommendations cover issues around legal parenthood and parental responsibility in surrogacy. These will be considered carefully as part of the Government response.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department intends to put forward the draft new Surrogacy Bill as prepared by the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission when legislative time allows, and whether he has considered the potential risk...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department intends to put forward the draft new Surrogacy Bill as prepared by the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission when legislative time allows, and whether he has considered the potential risk...
The Government supports surrogacy as a part of assisted conception options and recognises the important part it can play in supporting people seeking to start a family.
We will respond to the Law Commission’s legislative proposals on surrogacy as time allows. At this time, there is currently no plan to introduce a new Surrogacy Bill.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office have published advice for those considering surrogacy overseas, which is available at the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/surrogacy-overseas/surrogacy-overseas
This clearly sets out the possible risks and the processes for returning to the United Kingdom with a child born through an international surrogacy arrangement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will confirm that his Department recognises surrogacy as a legitimate form of family creation; and whether his Department is committed to considering the recommendations of the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will confirm that his Department recognises surrogacy as a legitimate form of family creation; and whether his Department is committed to considering the recommendations of the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission...
The Government supports surrogacy as a part of assisted conception options and recognises the important part it can play in supporting people seeking to start a family.
We will respond to the Law Commission’s legislative proposals on surrogacy as time allows. At this time, there is currently no plan to introduce a new Surrogacy Bill.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office have published advice for those considering surrogacy overseas, which is available at the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/surrogacy-overseas/surrogacy-overseas
This clearly sets out the possible risks and the processes for returning to the United Kingdom with a child born through an international surrogacy arrangement.
Letter dated 08/06/2026 from Sarah Sackman MP to Courts and Tribunals Bill Committee Chairs regarding the Courts and Tribunals Bill committee debates: clarification of points raised on clauses 8-16: definition of 'substantial probative value' and 'proper evidential basis', reasons for departing from Law Commission's recommendations, accompaniment of the witness while giving evidence, exclusion of persons from court, and editing of video recorded cross-examination and re-examination. 4p.
Letter dated 08/06/2026 from Sarah Sackman MP to Courts and Tribunals Bill Committee Chairs regarding the Courts and Tribunals Bill committee debates: clarification of points raised on clauses 8-16: definition of 'substantial probative value' and 'proper evidential basis', reasons for departing from Law Commission's recommendations, accompaniment of the witness while...
The Arbitration Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025. The act amends the Arbitration Act 1996 in accordance with recommendations made by the Law Commission.
The Arbitration Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025. The act amends the Arbitration Act 1996 in accordance with recommendations made by the Law Commission.
This briefing paper provides information on how to trace ownership of a property or piece of land, in the process it also provides a summary of land ownership and what is meant by registered and unregistered land. This paper is concerned with England and Wales only.
This briefing paper provides information on how to trace ownership of a property or piece of land, in the process it also provides a summary of land ownership and what is meant by registered and unregistered land. This paper is concerned with England and Wales only.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when he plans to respond to the report of the UK Law Commission's Criminal Appeals consultation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when he plans to respond to the report of the UK Law Commission's Criminal Appeals consultation.
The Law Commission is currently reviewing the responses to its consultation, and we expect to receive the final report with recommendations by late 2026. Once we receive the report, the Government will carefully consider the findings and respond in due course.
Letter dated 02/10/2025 from Baroness Levitt to Andy Slaughter MP regarding Government plans to reform weddings law and the recommendations of the Law Commission’s 2022 report, 'Celebrating Marriage: A New Weddings Law'. 2p.
Letter dated 02/10/2025 from Baroness Levitt to Andy Slaughter MP regarding Government plans to reform weddings law and the recommendations of the Law Commission’s 2022 report, 'Celebrating Marriage: A New Weddings Law'. 2p.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when he plans to respond to the Law Commission’s report entitled Modernising Wills Law, published on 15 May 2025.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when he plans to respond to the Law Commission’s report entitled Modernising Wills Law, published on 15 May 2025.
The Government is giving careful consideration to the Law Commission’s comprehensive report on the law of wills and will be announcing next steps in the near future.
Programme motion agreed to. Motion to sit in private agreed to. Written evidence motion agreed to. Examination of witnesses. Committee adjourned.
Programme motion agreed to. Motion to sit in private agreed to. Written evidence motion agreed to. Examination of witnesses. Committee adjourned.