Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Queen Elizabeth the Second outlines British governments upcoming legislative agenda

Britain's Queen Elizabeth the Second has laid out the government's legislative agenda during the annual State Opening of Parliament, a ceremony full of pomp which dates back to 1536.  

The 21-bill agenda includes prison reforms, dealing with  extremism and paving the way for driverless cars and a spaceport.   

Greater powers are proposed for the governors of six major prisons, while inmates could be allowed access to technology and even be able to serve part-time sentences.

The government put on hold a controversial proposed to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights.  

The Queen outlined new proposals for increasing national security and cohesion. 

IN: "Legislation…"

OUT: ….defence."

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The Queen said the government would continue to seek peace around the world, including in Syria  

IN: "My government..…"

OUT: …political settlement."

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