Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)
To commemorate #NationalPoliceWeek, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered remarks at this year’s 2026 Unity Tour where hundreds of riders complete a nearly 300-mile journey in honor of officers who have died in the line of duty.
Because of the men and women in law enforcement serving on the frontlines, our communities, and our country are safer.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister & Deputy Minister in The Presidency Leads Stats SA Budget Vote 14 Debate in the National Assembly
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
The State Opening of Parliament takes place this morning, formally marking the start of the parliamentary session. Following the ceremony, the House of Lords gets straight down to work with a debate on a motion for an ‘humble address’.
The debate on the address is the formal name for debates on the content of the King’s Speech. The House of Lords debates the different subject areas of the speech over five days. After which, bills are introduced and the Lords returns to work shaping laws, holding the government to account and investigating important issues of the day.
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Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
‘Other measures will be laid before you’.
The final words of the King’ s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament give the government the flexibility to introduce other bills (drafts laws) during the session.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The King’s Speech concludes with the words: “Other measures will be laid before you”, a phrase used to give the government flexibility to introduce other bills (draft laws) during the session.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The King’s Speech is handed over by the Lord Chancellor, David Lammy MP. It is written by the current government and outlines plans for the next Parliamentary session.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Serjeant-at-Arms collects the ceremonial mace from the table in the Commons Chamber. Alongside the Speaker and Black Rod, he leads the Members of the House of Commons as they walk towards the @HouseofLords
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Black Rod is sent to the @House of Commons to summon MPs to listen to the King’s Speech in the @House of Lords.
On his approach, the doors are slammed in his face, symbolising the independence of the Commons from the Lords and the monarchy. Black Rod then knocks three times before the doors are re-opened.
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive for the State Opening of Parliament. They processed through the Royal Gallery, with the King wearing the Imperial State Crown, to the House of Lords chamber.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Home Affairs Committee questions representatives from the Jewish communities and experts in antisemitism and community safety to explore the level of threat posed to Jewish communities. The session will explore the adequacy of the response to recent violence from Government and law enforcement.
Witnesses:
Danny Stone MBE – Chief Executive at Antisemitism Policy Trust
Russell Langer – Director of Public Affairs at Jewish Leadership Council
Karen Newman – Vice President for Security, Resilience and Communities at Board of Deputies of British Jews
Dave Rich MBE – Director of Policy at Community Security Trust
Lord Mann – Independent Adviser on Antisemitism
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/27251/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
