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MONDAY 20 OCTOBER

Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill – committee stage, report stage, 3rd reading

Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

Implements into domestic law the agreement to hand over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius. Ends the UK's sovereignty over the islands and removes its status as a British overseas territory.

TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER

Cyber Extortion and Ransomware (Reporting) Bill

Requires certain companies to report cyber extortion or ransomware attacks to the government. Ten minute rule motion presented by Bradley Thomas.

Sentencing Bill – committee of the whole House

Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

Introduces wide-ranging reforms to the sentencing framework, implementing some of the recommendations in the recent Independent Sentencing Review. Includes a presumption that custodial sentences of 12 months or under will be suspended unless there are exceptional circumstances. Introduces new orders, including requiring offenders who earn enough to pay a portion of their income as a fine each month, and banning offenders from going to places such as pubs, bars, and nightclubs.

WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER

Perinatal Mental Health Assessments Bill

Requires the NHS to provide mental health assessments as part of antenatal care to identify those at risk of perinatal mental health problems and make referrals to appropriate support. Ten minute rule motion presented by Laura Kyrke-Smith.

Renters' Rights Bill – consideration of Lords' message

Applies to: England, Wales, Scotland (part)

Scraps 'no fault' evictions. Limits rent increases to once per year and requires landlords to give two months' notice. Bans landlords from renting for more than the advertised asking price. Stops landlords from reasonably refusing tenants from having a pet. Makes it illegal for landlords to discriminate against tenants who receive benefits or are disabled, among other things. Builds on the Renters (Reform) Bill that was introduced by the last government but didn't make it through Parliament before the general election.

THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER

No votes scheduled

FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER

No votes scheduled


LAST WEEK'S VOTES

Passed

  • Young Carers (Educational and Employment Support) Bill – goes to second reading
  • Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Welsh Language Provision) Bill – goes to second reading
  • Mental Health Bill – goes back to Lords
  • Police and Crime Commissioners (Accountability and Review) Bill – goes to second reading
  • Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill – goes to Lords
  • Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill – goes to commitee of the whole House
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