Committee recommends reform of CPS and prosecution systems

Specific changes to the operation of the prosecution system should be made, a committee of MPs has said.

MPs condemn “rushed and piecemeal” constitutional reform

A committee of MPs has criticised the government’s constitutional reform agenda. The Justice Select Committee’s report also condemned the number of unelected peers working as ministers.

Ming Campbell to chair review of police raid on Damian Green’s office

A former leader of the Liberal Democrats is to chair a new committee to look at the House of Commons procedures in the wake of the raid on the office of Tory MP by the Metropolitan police.

MPs claim sentencing is “not intelligent, appropriate or sustainable” and suggest reform

A committee of MPs has said that unless there are changes to sentencing guidelines there will continue to be a lack of confidence in the criminal justice system.

Speaker Bercow: “You have bestowed upon me the greatest honour in my professional life”

John Bercow was elected Speaker of the House of Commons yesterday. In his first words to the House from the Speaker’s chair he pledged to be impartial and paid tribute to his wife and family.

John Bercow elected Speaker of the House of Commons

Buckingham MP John Bercow has been elected Speaker of the House of Commons on the third ballot.

Father of the House has key role in election of new Speaker

The MP with the longest continuous service will have a unique role in the election of a new Speaker this afteroon.

Candidates for Speaker to address MPs

Ten MPs have secured enough support to stand in the election for Speaker this afternoon.

Bercow, Beckett and Young favourites for new Speaker

MPs will elect a new Speaker of the House of Commons on Monday. Michael Martin will stand down from the role on Sunday.

Margaret Beckett joins crowded race for Speaker

Veteran Labour MP Margaret Beckett has revealed she is a candidate to succeed Michael Martin as Speaker of the House of Commons.