Here are all the laws MPs are voting on this week, explained in plain English!

This Week’s Key Legislative Votes Explained

As Members of Parliament gear up for an important week in the House of Commons, we break down the key pieces of legislation they will be voting on, presented in straightforward terms.

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Legislative Overview for the Week Ahead

As we approach the summer recess, two major government bills will take center stage in parliamentary discussions.

1. The Free Speech Bill

Making its debut in the Commons, this bill is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to address what it terms a “war on woke.” Intended to mitigate practices like no-platforming at universities, this legislation aims to strengthen the preservation of free speech in educational settings.

2. The Health and Care Bill

This bill seeks to revoke certain NHS reforms established during the Coalition government, shifting the focus from competition to integration. It mandates collaboration between health services and local authorities to enhance the delivery of health and social care.

Noteworthy Motions on Tuesday

• Care Home Vaccination Motion: A proposal aimed at increasing safety in care homes through vaccination requirements for individuals entering these facilities.

• Review of English Votes for English Laws: This proposal seeks to eliminate the separate voting system that restricts English laws to English MPs, despite the fact that its application has not been an issue, as it has been suspended through the pandemic.

Detailed Vote Schedule

Monday, July 12: Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill

This bill introduces new obligations for universities and colleges to protect free speech, notably including student unions for the first time. It also establishes a Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom to monitor compliance and enforce penalties for