A Bill to make provision regarding arrangements for children involved in court proceedings; to make provision about the transparency, administration and accountability of courts and case conferences; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament annually on the number of prisoners who have exceeded their tariff and have not been released because they do not admit guilt; to extend the Criminal Cases Review Commission’s powers to obtain information; to make provision about consumer complaints in markets for public services; to amend certain sections of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 relating to contracts; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
27 March 2015
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The Transparency and Accountability Bill aims to make court processes clearer and better run, especially where children are involved. It also introduces broader transparency in courts and case conferences, requires an annual report to Parliament on certain prisoners, expands the Criminal Cases Review Commission’s information powers, and adds consumer complaints mechanisms for public service markets along with updates to FOI contract rules.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons (2nd Reading occurred on 2014-10-17). It originated in the Commons and has not yet progressed to further stages in the supplied record.
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2 Jul 2014
17 Oct 2014
The Bill had its first reading on 2 July 2014 through the Private Members' Bill ballot procedure.
The Bill began its second reading on 17 October 2014 but the debate was adjourned.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
