Courts, Carbon Emissions & Costings

This week’s agenda spans victim protection, climate policy, and household finances. Peers begin line-by-line scrutiny of the Victims and Courts Bill, which would force offenders to attend sentencing, restrict parental rights for serious sexual offenders, and block the use of NDAs to silence victims.The Lords also take forward the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill, aimed at unlocking investment to cut aviation emissions, while MPs debate the annual uprating of pensions and benefits, police funding, and local government finance. It is a reminder that some of the most consequential decisions in Westminster are technical, procedural, and easy to miss until they directly affect daily life.1:33 - Victims & Courts Bill14:00 - Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill26:08 - Uprating Pensions and Social Security This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nextweekinwestminster.substack.com