Parliamentary & Public Affairs
Chambers provide drafting and expert advice on proposed legislation at the Westminster Parliament, the devolved institutions, Europe and overseas jurisdictions. Work includes:
• Representation and advice in relation to Public and Private Bills, special Parliamentary Procedure and Transport and Works Orders
• Appearances before select committees on private and hybrid bills and order
• Appearing at inquiries into Transport and Works Act Orders
• Public Bills include
- The Planning Bill
- The Human Rights Act 1998
- Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
- The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
- Land Use (Gardens Protection etc) Bill 2007
• Hybrid and Private Bills and Orders include:
- Crossrail Act
- Channel Tunnel Rail Link Act
- Thameslink 2000 Order
- Docklands Light Railway (City Airport) Order
- East London Line Extension Order