Books by "Great Britain: Parliament: Joint Committee on Human Rights"
12 books found
House of Lords - House of Commons - Joint Committee on Human Rights: Legislative Scrutiny: Immigration Bill (Second Report) - HL142, HC 1120
by Great Britain: Parliament: Joint Committee on Human Rights
2014 · The Stationery Office
The Joint Committee on Human Rights accepts that the measures in the Immigration Bill serve the legitimate aim of immigration control, but is concerned that some of them may be applied in practice in a way which breaches human rights in particular cases. The Committee is particularly concerned about the risk of the new provisions relating to residential tenancies giving rise in practice to homelessness in the case of people who have no right to remain in the UK but face genuine barriers to leaving. The Committee is also concerned to ensure that these measures do not give rise to an undue risk that migrant children will be exposed to homelessness or separation from family members. The provisions in the Bill on access to residential tenancies may heighten the risk of racial discrimination against prospective tenants, notwithstanding the fact that such discrimination is unlawful under the Equality Act. The First Tier Tribunal, not the Secretary of State, should decide whether it is within
Reports from Joint Select Committees of H.L. and H.C., and from Select Committees of H.L., and Evidence
by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords
1899
Report from Committee of Selection of H.L., Reports from Select Committees of H.L., and Evidence, &c., and Reports from Joint Select Committees of H.L. and H.C., and Evidence, &c
by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Lords
1909
Contains the 4th session of the 28th Parliament through the session of the Parliament.
Following on from a Green Paper (Cm. 7170, ISBN 9780101717021) published in July 2007, this consultation document discusses ways of making the executive branch of government more accountable, focusing on two areas: the power to enter into international obligations (treaties) and the power to engage the country in war. Although these are two of the most important powers a government can wield, there is no legal requirement for the House of Commons to have any particular role in these decisions, with the executive traditionally deriving its powers from the ancient prerogatives of the Crown. This consultation paper considers how the role of Parliament can be strengthened in the conduct of diplomacy and armed conflict, whilst balancing this against the need for government to take swift action to protect national security and other national interests, and avoiding undermining operational security and effectiveness. The consultation period ends on 17/01/2008.
Contains the 4th session of the 28th Parliament through the session of the Parliament.