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FCA launches review of treatment of Politically Exposed Persons
The Financial Conduct Authority is launching a review of the treatment of ‘Politically Exposed Persons’ by financial services companies. You can read about it on their website here: https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/fca-launches-review-treatment-politically-exposed-persons
Caseworker Discussion Q&A: Update from the Members’ Services Team
Time: 14:00Date: Thursday 17 August 2023Location: Online via Teams Update from the Members’ Services Team, including: It is nearly one year since the Casework Discussion Forum launched. We would like to use this session to gather your feedback about the Forum, suggestions on how it can be improved, and ideas for what topics you would…
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology – latest publications
POST, the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, sources reliable and impartial scientific research evidence for the UK Parliament. It’s latest publications are:
Guide to Free Legal Services to support constituency casework
Available for MPs’ Offices Only Guide to Free Legal Services to support constituency casework The APPG for Access to Justice, which launched last month. They have been working with a number of law firms to explore the types of legal problems that arise in MPs’ casework and one of the barristers involved, Toby Brown, has…
Research participants sought
Are you a parliamentary worker who uses evidence-based information as part of your role? A new research project supported by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations is asking what sources of information you use and why. The aim of the work is to understand how evidence could be communicated to policy makers more effectively. Take…
Caseworker Discussion Q&A – Constituents and dealing with debt
Time: 10:30 – 11:30Date: Thursday 20 July 2023Location: Online via MS Teams England and Wales focus, signposting organisations in Scotland and NI With Lorraine Conway from the Library’s Home Affairs Section To book and view other Caseworker Discussion Q&A sessions, please visit ACT: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=5177
MP Staff Training: Understanding Stalking & Harassment
Time: 14:00 – 15:30Date: Tuesday 8 August 2023Location: Online via TeamsOpen to: all Member’s staff. This course is being run in conjunction with the Fixated Threat Assessment Centre (FTAC). The session will cover: To book, please visit this link https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=2084
Members Staff Induction
Welcome to Parliament. The new joiner induction sessions are now available to book via the ACT portal if you have a new joiner in your office, please share with them. Time: 10:00 – 11:30Date: Tuesday 3 October 2023Location: Online via MS TeamsBooking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=3240 Time: 10:00 – 11:30Date: Monday 6 November 2023Location: Online via MS TeamsBooking:…
Behind the Scenes with the Official Report
During the summer recess, the Official Report (Hansard) is offering Members’ staff an opportunity to learn how parliamentary proceedings are edited in the Official Report. Spend an hour and a half with us and find out: We finish with a tour of the Hansard offices and the Press Gallery. We will be holding sessions on…
Virtual Talk: Andy’s Man Club
The Wellness Working Group‘s next guest speaker will be Oli Vikse from Andy’s Man Club. Time: 11:00 – 12:00Date: Thursday 29 June 2023Location: Online via Teams Oli Vikse – Project Development Champion, Andy Man Club Please join us to hear Oli talk about ANDY’S MAN CLUB Andy’s Man Club has over 120 free support groups…