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27 May 2022 / Philip Henson
Issue: 7980 / Categories: Features , Constitutional law , Public
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The (legislative) road ahead

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Philip Henson presents a cut out & keep guide to the new Parliamentary Session

The 2022–23 Parliamentary Session formally commenced on 10 May 2022 with the State Opening, which was overseen this year by Prince Charles. The content and running order of this article are derived from the 140-page official lobby pack.

Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill

  • Improving the planning system to give communities a louder voice.
  • Creating a locally set, non-negotiable levy to deliver the infrastructure that communities need.

Schools Bill

  • Strengthening the regulatory framework for academy trusts.
  • Removing barriers to conversion for faith schools and grammar schools and bringing schools into the academy sector when requested by local authorities.

Transport Bill

  • Creating Great British Railways to act as the single national leader of the railways. Government will reserve powers of direction.
  • New laws that safely enable self-driving and remotely operated vehicles and vessels, support the roll-out of electric vehicle charge points and enabling the licensing of London pedicabs.

Energy Security Bill

  • Protecting consumers from unfair pricing.
  • Developing
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Walkers—Muriel Marseille

Walkers—Muriel Marseille

Ashurst's Chief Risk Officer joins Walkers

Excello Law—John Osborne

Excello Law—John Osborne

Northern family lawyer John Osborne joins Excello

mfg Solicitors—Rebecca Rogers, Kennedy Langley & Victoria Griffiths

mfg Solicitors—Rebecca Rogers, Kennedy Langley & Victoria Griffiths

Trio of promotions announced at Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors

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