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Webinars / The Assisted Dying Bill: How will Parliament decide? Exploring the parliamentary process

As we approach the Second Reading of the Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Commons later this month, join us for this online discussion to learn more about the parliamentary process behind this Private Member’s Bill (PMB). This event is ideal for anyone interested in what might unfold in the upcoming debate, the distinct procedural challenges PMBs encounter compared to government bills, and how these parliamentary rules could ultimately shape the outcome of the Assisted Dying Bill. 6:00pm - 7:15pm, Tuesday 26 November 2024 Online (via Zoom)

Events / The inaugural Churchill-Attlee Democracy Lecture, given by the Rt Hon Theresa May MP - transcript

To mark the Hansard Society’s 80th anniversary, we have launched the Churchill-Attlee Democracy Lecture in honour of our first members, Winston Churchill and Clement Attlee. The inaugural lecture was given by former Prime Minister the Rt Hon Theresa May MP on 14 May 2024. All proceeds from ticket sales went to our 80th Anniversary Appeal. Below is a transcript of the event.

Events / The inaugural Churchill-Attlee Democracy Lecture, given by the Rt Hon Theresa May MP

To mark the Hansard Society’s 80th anniversary, we have launched the Churchill-Attlee Democracy Lecture in honour of our first members, Winston Churchill and Clement Attlee. The inaugural lecture was given by former Prime Minister the Rt Hon Theresa May MP on 14 May 2024. All proceeds from ticket sales went to our 80th Anniversary Appeal. See below for a video recording and transcript of the event.

Workshops / The ‘Retained EU Law’ Act: Practitioners’ Workshop

Gain a competitive edge in today’s evolving legislative landscape. Join our exclusive training webinar on the parliamentary process for implementation of changes to Retained EU Law (REUL). Equip you and your team with invaluable insights to navigate this complex legislation seamlessly. Understand its implications, anticipate the challenges and harness the opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to say ahead of the game and maximise your influence. [CLOSED] 30 June, 12:30pm-2:00pm Online (Zoom)

Webinars / ‘Serious Disruption’: Parliament, Public Order Acts and protest regulations – What’s going on?

On 13 June, Members of the House of Lords are due to consider a ‘fatal’ motion, aimed at killing the Government’s controversial draft regulations that would lower the threshold of what constitutes ‘serious disruption’ by protestors. However, the legislation, procedures and events in Parliament are complex and confusing. This event outlined exactly what’s going on. [Closed] 12:30pm, 9 June 2023 Online (Zoom) and hosted by Blackstone Chambers

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Webinars / The Assisted Dying Bill: How will Parliament decide? Exploring the parliamentary process

26 Nov 2024

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Events / The inaugural Churchill-Attlee Democracy Lecture, given by the Rt Hon Theresa May MP

14 May 2024

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Events / The inaugural Churchill-Attlee Democracy Lecture, given by the Rt Hon Theresa May MP - transcript

14 May 2024

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Workshops / The ‘Retained EU Law’ Act: Practitioners’ Workshop

30 Jun 2023

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Webinars / ‘Serious Disruption’: Parliament, Public Order Acts and protest regulations – What’s going on?

09 Jun 2023

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Members / Annual General Meeting with guest speaker Michael Crick

21 Feb 2023

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Webinars / More than just ‘talking shops’? The role of international inter-parliamentary assemblies

07 Feb 2023

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Members / Delegated Legislation Review: Preliminary Recommendations (members’ briefing)

26 Jan 2023

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Members / Parliamentary Affairs 75th Anniversary Lecture: The Lord Speaker on the future of the House of Lords

07 Dec 2022

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Events / Westminster Walk: Discover the history of parliamentary democracy

21 Oct 2022

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Webinars / Unpicking the Retained EU Law Bill: What does it mean for Parliament?

12 Oct 2022

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Webinars / Devolved but denied? Regulations and consent beyond Westminster

29 Sep 2022

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Spaces / Holding regulators to account: Parliament and the Financial Services and Markets Bill

31 Aug 2022

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Events / Parliamentary Scrutiny, Evidence and the Rule of Law: Lessons from the pandemic and beyond

19 Jan 2022

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Events / Launch of the Hansard Society Delegated Legislation Review

02 Nov 2021

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Events / House of Lords Speaker Hustings 2021

26 Mar 2021

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Events / House of Commons Speaker hustings 2019

15 Oct 2019

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Events / The EU (Withdrawal) Bill: Principles, Powers and Parliaments

01 Jul 2017

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Events / Future Parliament: Hacking the Legislative Process // Capacity, Scrutiny, Engagement

14 Nov 2016

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Events / It's Brexit... So What Now for Parliament?

18 Jul 2016

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Events / Lord Speaker Hustings 2016

01 Apr 2016

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Events / Making sense of May 7: the 2015 election and the future of British politics

08 Sep 2015

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Events / TTIP: beneficial to our economy or a threat to our democracy?

27 May 2015

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