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Hey team.
In some ways, things are returning to normal.
The Backbench Business Committee is up and running again. Labour’s Dawn Butler leads a debate on Black Lives Matter on Thursday.
Private members’ bills are also set to make a comeback next month.
But in other ways, it’s still “brave new world”.
The 135 MPs who are shielding because of health conditions, their age, or caring duties will start voting by proxy, mostly via the whips.
And in the Lords, their remote voting system could be in place as soon as Monday.
The big piece of legislation this week is the Divorce Bill.
It’s the same one as last week, but now it’s time for detailed scrutiny. Watch out for amendments from more traditional, pro-marriage Conservatives, who are trying to water it down somewhat.
Until next week. In the meantime, feel free to tweet me, or just reply to this email.
Sebastian (@sebastiansalek)
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No votes scheduled
Automatic Electoral Registration Bill
Changes the way electoral register is compiled to include data sources like benefits records, driving licences, and passports instead of relying on people to fill out a form. Ten minute rule motion presented by Judith Cummins.
Sexual Offences (Sports Coaches) Bill
Adds sports coaches to the list of “positions of trust” in the Sexual Offences Act. Among other things, this means it’s illegal for them to have any sexual activity with under 18s. Ten minute rule motion presented by Tracey Crouch.
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill – committee stage, report stage, 3rd reading
Applies to: England, Wales
Reforms the divorce process. Scraps the ability to contest a divorce, and allows a couple to apply jointly if the decision is mutual. The aim is to disincentivise one spouse from making allegations about the other, which can set the scene for an acrimonious divorce process. Started in the Lords.
Draft bill / Lords library briefing
No votes scheduled
No votes scheduled
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