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House of Commons Wednesday 29 March 2017 PUBLIC BILL COMMITTEE

New Amendments handed in are marked thus  Amendments which will comply with the required notice period at their next appearance

PRISONS AND COURTS BILL

NOTE This document includes all amendments remaining before the Committee and includes any withdrawn amendments at the end. The amendments have been arranged in accordance with the Order of the Committee [28 March 2017].

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 9 Clause 1,page1, line 10, leave out “aim” and insert “adopt procedures and practices designed” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment strengthens “aims to” in Clause 1.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 10 Clause 1,page1, line 14, after “safe” insert “, decent, fair” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires the purposes of prisons to include decency and fairness.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 11 Clause 1,page1, line 14, at end insert “for prisoners and prison staff” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires the purposes of prisons to include prison staff. 2 Public Bill Committee: 29 March 2017

Prisons and Courts Bill, continued Conor McGinn 1 Clause 1,page1, line 14, at end insert— “(da) maintain an environment where it is safe for prisoners to practise their faith.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment guarantees the rights of prisoners to practise their faith in prison.

Michael Tomlinson 3 Clause 1,page1, line 14, at end insert— “(da) ensure family and other supportive relationships are maintained and developed.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment includes maintenance of family relationships in the purpose of prisons.

Liz Saville Roberts Hywel Williams Jonathan Edwards 4 Clause 1,page1, line 14, at end insert— “(e) provide for the wellbeing and healthcare of offenders, including treatment for drug and alcohol misuse and assuring access to continued relevant support upon release. (f) liaise with the Probation and other relevant services to ensure coordinated rehabilitation of offenders.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment ensures that it is within the purpose of a prison to ensure offenders receive the appropriate physical and mental healthcare, as well as necessary rehabilitative support upon release.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds Kate Green 12 Clause 1,page1, line 14, at end insert— “(da) maintain and promote physical and mental health of prisoners.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires the purposes of prisons to include the wellbeing of prisoners.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 13 Clause 1,page1, line 14, at end insert—

“1A Cooperation with agencies (1) The Secretary of State has a duty to co-operate with other agencies and bodies whose functions are relevant to the purpose outlined in section (A1). (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), agencies and bodies must include— (a) local authorities, Public Bill Committee: 29 March 2017 3

Prisons and Courts Bill, continued (b) the National Probation Service, (c) Community Rehabilitation Companies, and (d) any agency which provides to offenders the following— (i) housing, (ii) education, (iii) employment, (iv) health care, (v) treatment for addiction, (vi) mentoring for offenders, or (vii) support to families of offenders.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires the Secretary of State to co-operate with other agencies to fulfil the purpose of prisons.

Conor McGinn 2 Clause 1,page2, line 7, at end insert— “(3) The Secretary of State must ensure a prison chaplain is present in every establishment.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires the Secretary of State to provide a prison chaplain in every establishment.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 14 Clause 1,page2, line 7, at end insert— “(2A) The Secretary of State must by regulation set minimum standards required to achieve the purpose as detailed in section (A1). ( ) Minimum standards in subsection (3) set under these regulations must in particular include, but shall not be restricted to, the following— (a) overcrowding of prison cells, (b) prison staff to prisoner ratio, (c) access to appropriate and education, (d) access to health care, (e) access to time in open air, (f) weekly time spent in locations other than cells, and (g) Equality Act 2010 requirements.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires the Secretary of State to set minimum standards to achieve the purposes of prisons.

Liz Saville Roberts Hywel Williams Jonathan Edwards 5 Clause 1,page2, line 12, at end insert “and (b) steps taken in relation to meeting health targets specified by the Secretary of State on— (i) blood borne viruses, and 4 Public Bill Committee: 29 March 2017

Prisons and Courts Bill, continued (ii) substance abuse, including the provision of testing and treatment for hepatitis C.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment ensures that the Secretary of State’s annual report on prisons includes targets on blood borne viruses and substance abuse and analysis of whether they are being met.

Liz Saville Roberts Hywel Williams Jonathan Edwards 6 Clause 2,page2, line 18, leave out “a” and insert “an independent” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment ensures the person appointed as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons has the necessary independence from Government and associated bodies.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 15 Clause 2,page2, line 18, at end insert— “(1A) Before Her Majesty makes an appointment under this section, the Chair of the Justice Committee of the House of Commons shall recommend for Her Majesty’s consideration an appropriate person who in its view could satisfactorily carry out the functions of the Chief Inspector by moving a name on the floor of the House.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment provides that the Justice Select Committee should make a recommendation on the appointment of the Chief Inspector of Prisons.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 16 Clause 2,page2, line 30, leave out “The provisions in this Act about” and insert “The operation of” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires the work of HMIP to be compliant with OPCAT.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 17 Clause 2,page2, line 31, leave out “are in accordance” and insert “must comply” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires the work of HMIP to be compliant with OPCAT. Public Bill Committee: 29 March 2017 5

Prisons and Courts Bill, continued Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 18 Clause 2,page4, line 19, at end insert— “(3A) In preparing a section 5A(2) report, the Chief Inspector must also consider the effectiveness of practices and procedures in the prison in relation to the protection of the rights of prisoners.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires the Chief Inspector to report on the rights of prisoners.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 19 Clause 2,page4, line 22, leave out “90 days” and insert “60 days” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires a response from the Secretary of State within a set timeframe when a HMIP report makes recommendations.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 20 Clause 2,page4, line 23, at end insert— “(5A) The response must set out the actions that the Secretary of State has taken, or proposes to take, in response to the concerns described in the report.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires the response from the Secretary of State to set out actions.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 21 Clause 2,page5, line 2, leave out “28 days” and insert “14 days” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires a response from the Secretary of State within a set timeframe when a HMIP report giving rise to significant concerns makes recommendations.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 22 Clause 2,page5, line 12, after “prison” insert “at any time” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment enables the Inspectorate to enter prisons at any time.

Liz Saville Roberts Hywel Williams Jonathan Edwards 7 Clause 2,page5, line 20, at end insert— “(2A) The Chief Inspector may require any person to provide information on— (a) the adequacy of staffing levels, 6 Public Bill Committee: 29 March 2017

Prisons and Courts Bill, continued (b) the nature of education and literacy programmes, and (c) the effectiveness of rehabilitation programmes and re-conviction rates.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment ensures the Chief Inspector has the necessary powers to obtain information relating to staffing levels, education programmes, rehabilitation programmes and re-conviction rates.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 23 Clause 2,page7, line 29, at end insert— “(8) Before this section comes into force the Secretary of State must prepare and publish a report describing progress made towards the implementation of recommendations of the Chair of the Parole Board concerning the treatment of prisoners serving sentences of imprisonment for public protection and detention for public protection and must lay a copy of the report before Parliament.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment enables issues relating to IPPs to be debated within the long title.

Stuart C. McDonald Richard Arkless 30 Clause 4,page9, line 6, at end insert— “(d) Investigating cases where a person is detained in immigration detention facilities for longer than 28 days.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment includes as a function of the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman to investigate where a person has been held in immigration detention for more than 28 days.

Liz Saville Roberts Hywel Williams Jonathan Edwards 8 Clause 4,page9, line 14, at end insert— “(f) investigating— (i) attempted suicides, (ii) the number and nature of assaults on staff or prisoners, and (iii) the adequacy of staffing levels to prevent such behaviour; (g) investigating the content and effectiveness of rehabilitation programmes and liaison arrangements with the probation and other relevant agencies to ensure that such rehabilitation continues after a prisoner’s release from custody.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment expands the remit of the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman in relation to the investigation of attempted suicides, assaults in prison and staffing levels as well as powers relating to the investigation of rehabilitation programmes and liaison arrangements. Public Bill Committee: 29 March 2017 7

Prisons and Courts Bill, continued Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 24 Schedule 1,page68, line 5, at end insert “, with the consent of the Justice Committee of the House of Commons.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman to be appointed with the consent of the Justice Select Committee.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 25 Clause 8,page10, line 36, after “recommendations” insert “within 60 days” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires a response from the Secretary of State within a set timeframe when a Prisons and Probation Ombudsman report on a death makes recommendations.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 26 Clause 8,page10, line 38, at end insert— “(c) the response must set out the actions that the Secretary of State has taken, or proposes to take, in response to the recommendations described in the report.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires the response from the Secretary of State to set out actions.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 27 Clause 10,page12, line 16, after “recommendations” insert “within 60 days” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires a response from the Secretary of State within a set timeframe when a Prisons and Probation Ombudsman report on a complaint makes recommendations. 8 Public Bill Committee: 29 March 2017

Prisons and Courts Bill, continued Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 28 Clause 10,page12, line 16, at end insert— “(5A) The response in subsection (5) must set out the actions that the Secretary of State has taken, or proposes to take, in response to the recommendations described in the report.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment is consequential on amendment 27. It requires the response from the Secretary of State to set out actions.

Stuart C. McDonald Richard Arkless 31 Clause 11,page12, line 37, at end insert— “(1A) The Secretary of State must request the Ombudsman carry out an investigation relating to detention of any person for over 28 days in immigration detention facilities including, but not restricted to, the effect on the individuals detained.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment ensures the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman investigates each case where a person has been held in immigration detention for more than 28 days.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds 29 Clause 21,page19, line 34, at end insert— “(8) Before this section comes into force the Secretary of State shall— (a) carry out a review of arrangements for prisoners to make telephone calls, the cost of such arrangements, the benefits of such arrangements, the level of charges to prisoners and options for providing an improved and more affordable service, and (b) lay a report before Parliament containing the Secretary of State’s conclusions as a result of the review.” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment requires a review of prison phone arrangements. Public Bill Committee: 29 March 2017 9

Prisons and Courts Bill, continued NEW CLAUSES

Ms Harriet Harman Alison McGovern Anna Turley Liz Kendall

Stephen Doughty Dame Margaret Hodge Ann Coffey Jess Phillips Seema Malhotra Ms Karen Buck Catherine McKinnell Ms Holly Lynch Fiona Mactaggart Stella Creasy Lilian Greenwood Ruth Cadbury Gloria De Piero Ruth Smeeth Melanie Onn Jo Stevens Helen Hayes Dr Rosena Allin-Khan Kate Green Angela Smith Valerie Vaz NC1 To move the following Clause—

“Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999: Amendment (1) Section 41 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (restriction on evidence or questions about complainant’s sexual history) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (1), leave out “, except with the leave of the court”. (3) Leave out subsections (2) to (8).” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause would ensure that no evidence can be adduced and no questions may be asked in cross-examination by or on behalf of the accused about any sexual behaviour of a complainant.

Conor McGinn NC2 To move the following Clause—

“Parole Board: victims remains (1) The Secretary of State must by regulation make provision to ensure that any Parole Board will not consider applications from any individual who— (a) is serving a prison sentence for murder; and (b) withholds relevant knowledge in their possession for the purposes of facilitating the location and recovery of the remains of the victim. (2) In section (1) Parole Board has the same meaning as in The Parole Board Rules 2016.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause restricts granting parole where the offender refuses to disclose the location of victim’s remains.

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Prisons and Courts Bill, continued Liz Saville Roberts Hywel Williams Jonathan Edwards NC3 To move the following Clause—

“Devolution of responsibility for prisons: Wales (1) Schedule 7A to the Government of Wales Act 2006 is amended as follows. (2) Leave out paragraph 175.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause devolves responsibility for prisons and associated bodies to the Welsh Assembly.

Liz Saville Roberts Hywel Williams Jonathan Edwards NC4 To move the following Clause—

“Review of Community Rehabilitation Companies (1) The Secretary of State shall commission an annual review of the performance of Community Rehabilitation Companies in England and Wales. (2) The review under subsection (1) shall consider the reform and rehabilitation of offenders. (3) The Secretary of State may transfer the management of such a company to HM Prisons and Probation Service.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause would compel the Secretary of State to undertake a review of Community Rehabilitation Companies and confer powers on the Secretary of State to move any failing Companies into the management of HM Prisons and Probation Service.

Holly Lynch Liz Saville Roberts NC5 To move the following Clause—

“Assaults on prison officers (1) Any person who assaults a prison officer in the execution of his duty, or a person assisting a prison officer in the execution of his duty, shall be guilty of an offence and liable— (a) on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or both; (b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a find or both. Public Bill Committee: 29 March 2017 11

Prisons and Courts Bill, continued (2) In this section “prison officer” has the same meaning as the Prison Act 1952.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause would create an offence of assaulting a prison officer in the execution of his duty.

Holly Lynch Liz Saville Roberts NC6 To move the following Clause—

“Testing prisoners blood following assault (1) The Prison Act 1952 is amended as follows. (2) After section 16B insert— “Power to test prisoners blood (1) If an authorisation is in force for the prison, any prison officer may, at the prison, in accordance with prison rules, require any prisoner who is confined in the prison to provide a sample of blood for the purpose of investigating assaults including spitting and biting, carried out by the prisoner. (2) If the authorisation so provides, the power conferred by subsection (1) above shall include power— (a) to require a prisoner to provide a sample of urine, whether instead of or in addition to a sample of blood, and (b) to require a prisoner to provide a sample of any other description specified in the authorisation, not being an intimate sample, whether instead of or in addition to a sample of blood, a sample of urine or both. (3) In this section— “authorisation” means an authorisation by the governor; “intimate sample” has the same meaning as in Part V of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984; “prison officer” includes a prisoner custody officer within the meaning of Part IV of the Criminal Justice Act 1991; “prison rules” means rules under section 47 of this Act” (4) A person commits an offence if that person fails to comply with requests to provide samples under subsection (2). (5) A person guilty of an offence falling within subsection (4) shall be liable on summary conviction to— (a) imprisonment for a period not exceeding 51 weeks, (b) a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or 12 Public Bill Committee: 29 March 2017

Prisons and Courts Bill, continued (c) both.”” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause to the Prison Act 1952 gives prison officers the power to require a blood sample where the prisoner is accused of certain assaults.

Holly Lynch NC7 To move the following Clause—

“Compensation awards (1) Where a person is— (a) serving a prison sentence for a terrorist offence, and (b) is entitled to compensation due to injuries sustained in prison, the Secretary of State must apply to the Court to ensure any compensation awarded is held in a trust. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1) a “trust” is a fund that is managed by a person or group of people (trustees) on behalf of the individual and the individual is the beneficiary of the trust, but may not benefit while in prison.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause requires the Secretary of State to apply to the Court in situations where compensation due to injuries sustained in prison is due to be paid to someone serving a sentence for a terrorist offence, in order for any monies to be held in a trust.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds NC8 To move the following Clause—

“Report on overcrowding in prisons The Secretary of State must prepare and publish an annual report on progress made towards eliminating the overcrowding of prisons and must lay a copy of the report before Parliament.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause requires the Secretary of State to publish an annual report on progress towards eliminating overcrowding.

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Prisons and Courts Bill, continued Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds NC9 To move the following Clause—

“Response to annual report of the Independent Monitoring Board The Secretary of State must prepare and publish a response to the annual report of the independent monitoring board for any prison, not later than 90 days after the report has been received by the Secretary of State.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause requires the Secretary of State to respond to IMBs’ annual reports within 90 days.

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds NC10 To move the following Clause—

“Prisons: purpose and the role of legal assistance (1) The Secretary of State must bring forward regulations under section 15(1) of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012. (2) The regulations brought forward under subsection (1) must specify that the conditions set out in subsection (3) are prescribed conditions. (3) The conditions are that an individual must— (a) require advice and assistance regarding a sentence; (b) require advice and assistance regarding the individual’s treatment or discipline in a prison (other than in regard of actual or contemplated proceedings regarding personal injury, death or damage to property); (c) be the subject of proceedings before the Parole Board; or (d) require advice and assistance regarding representation in relation to a mandatory life sentence or other parole board review. (4) For the purposes of this section— “treatment” includes, but is not limited to— (a) eligibility for placement in a mother and baby unit; and (b) segregation and placement in a Close Supervision Centre. “discipline” includes, but is not limited to, disciplinary proceedings where no additional days may be awarded. “sentence” includes, but is not limited to— (a) categorisation; (b) resettlement and licence conditions; (c) sentence calculation and sentence progression; and (d) access to offending behaviour work. 14 Public Bill Committee: 29 March 2017

Prisons and Courts Bill, continued “prescribed conditions” are conditions prescribed for the purposes of section 15(1) of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012. “prison” includes a young offender institution, secure training centre or any place designated by the Secretary of State as a place for a person to be detained.”

Richard Burgon Yasmin Qureshi Nick Thomas-Symonds NC11 To move the following Clause—

“Annual review of prison conditions The Secretary of State shall commission an annual review of prison conditions and lay the report of the evaluation before each House of Parliament, the evaluation shall include, but not be limited to the following— (a) instances on which prison officers use force on prisoners; (b) injuries sustained by prisoners through the use of force by prison officers and the severity of injuries sustained; (c) prisoner deaths resulting from the use of force by prison officers; (d) instances of prisoner on prisoner assault ; (e) instances when prisoners self-harm; (f) self-harming prisoners; (g) prisoner suicides; (h) other non-natural deaths in custody; (i) deaths resulting from a lack of appropriate medical treatment; (j) injuries sustained by prisoner officers through contact with prisoners and the severity of injuries sustained; (k) instances of prisoner on prison officer assault.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause ensures the Secretary of State reviews prison conditions with reference to known protected characteristics of prisoners under section 149(7) of the Equality Act.

Richard Arkless NC12 To move the following Clause—

“Private Prison Review (1) The Secretary of State must prepare and publish a review into the effectiveness of private prisons in comparison to public prisons. (2) The review must in particular include, but is not limited to— (a) prison to prison officer ratio, (b) re-incarceration rates, Public Bill Committee: 29 March 2017 15

Prisons and Courts Bill, continued (c) costs per prison, (d) spend per prisoner, and (e) deaths in detention. (3) The Secretary of State must publish this report within 12 months of this Act coming into force.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause compares the effectiveness of public and private prisons.

Richard Arkless Nick Thomas-Symonds Yasmin Qureshi Richard Burgon NC13 To move the following Clause—

“Repeal of fees for Employment Tribunals and Employment Appeal Tribunals (1) The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 is amended as follows. (2) After section 42(4)(b) insert— “(ba) is not an employment tribunal, and (c) is not an employment appeal tribunal.” (3) The Added Tribunals (Employment Tribunals and The Employment Appeal Tribunal) Order 2013 is revoked. (4) The Employment Tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal Fees Order 2013 is revoked.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause prevents Employment Tribunals and Employment Appeal Tribunals being categorised as “added tribunals” under section 42(1) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, excluding them from the category of Tribunals for which the Lord Chancellor may prescribe fees. It also repeals the Added Tribunals (Employment Tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal) Order 2013 and the Employment Appeal Tribunal Employment Tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal Fees Order 2013 through which these fees were introduced.

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Prisons and Courts Bill, continued Liz Saville Roberts Sir Edward Garnier Tim Loughton Mr Graham Allen Alison Thewliss Mr Alistair Carmichael

Tracy Brabin Hywel Williams Jonathan Edwards Ms Harriet Harman Caroline Lucas NC14  To move the following Clause—

“Restriction on evidence or questions about complainant’s sexual history (1) Section 41 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (restriction on evidence or questions about complainant’s sexual history) is amended as follows. (2) After subsection (1) there shall be inserted the following subsection— (3) A Court in making a determination in respect of subsection (1) may require that the cross examination of a complainant shall not involve any matter appertaining to their appearance, behaviour or their sexual history with any third parties regardless of the nature of the complainant’s alleged behaviour either before or subsequent to the current proceedings nor should such matters be admissible as evidence if the purpose is to undermine the credibility of the complainant unless it would be manifestly unjust to treat them as inadmissible.” Member’s explanatory statement This new clause would amend Section 41 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 to ensure that victims of sexual offences do not face questions regarding their sexual history or appearance, unless it would be manifestly unjust to treat them as inadmissible.

ORDER OF THE HOUSE [20 MARCH 2017] That the following provisions shall apply to the Prisons and Courts Bill:

Committal 1. The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee.

Proceedings in Public Bill Committee 2. Proceedings in the Public Bill Committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion on Thursday 27 April 2017. 3. The Public Bill Committee shall have leave to sit twice on the first day on which it meets.

Consideration and Third Reading 4. Proceedings on Consideration and any proceedings in legislative grand committee shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion one hour before the moment of interruption on the day on which proceedings on Consideration are commenced. 5. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the moment of interruption on that day. 6. Standing Order No. 83B (Programming committees) shall not apply to proceedings on Consideration and up to and including Third Reading. Public Bill Committee: 29 March 2017 17

Prisons and Courts Bill, continued Other proceedings 7. Any other proceedings on the Bill (including any proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments or on any further messages from the Lords) may be programmed.

ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE [28 MARCH 2017] That— (1) the Committee shall (in addition to its first meeting at 9.25am on Tuesday 28 March) meet— (a) at 2.00pm on Tuesday 28 March; (b) at 9.25am and 2.00pm on Wednesday 29 March; (c) at 4.30pm and 7.30pm on Tuesday 18 April; (d) at 11.30am and 2.00pm on Thursday 20 April; (e) at 9.25am and 2.00pm on Tuesday 25 April; (f) at 11.30am and 2.00pm on Thursday 27 April; (2) the Committee shall hear oral evidence on Tuesday 28 March in accordance with the following Table: TABLE

Time Witness

Until no later than 11.00am Prison Officers Association; Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons; Prisons & Probation Ombudsman; Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce Until no later than 3.15pm Legal Aid Practitioners Association; Professor Richard Susskind OBE; The Law Society; Women’s Aid; Transform Justice Until no later than 4.30pm Association of British Insurers; Association of Personal Injury Lawyers; Aviva

(3) proceedings on consideration of the Bill in Committee shall be taken in the following order: Clauses 1 to 4; Schedule 1; Clauses 5 to 21; Schedule 2; Clauses 22 to 30; Schedule 3; Clauses 31 and 32; Schedule 4; Clause 33; Schedule 5; Clause 34; Schedule 6; Clauses 35 and 36; Schedule 7; Clause 37; Schedule 8; Clauses 38 to 44; Schedule 9; Clauses 45 to 49; Schedule 10; Clause 50; Schedule 11; Clause 51; Schedule 12; Clauses 52 to 54; Schedule 13; Clause 55; Schedule 14; Clause 56; Schedule 15; Clauses 57 to 72; new Clauses; new Schedules; remaining proceedings on the Bill; (4) the proceedings shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at 5.00pm on Thursday 27 April.