• Prince Charles, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince William follow the Imperial State Crown through the Royal Gallery for the State Opening of Parliament. Getty Images
    Prince Charles, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince William follow the Imperial State Crown through the Royal Gallery for the State Opening of Parliament. Getty Images
  • Prince Charles delivers Queen Elizabeth II’s speech. The State Opening of Parliament formally marks the beginning of the new session of parliament. Getty Images
    Prince Charles delivers Queen Elizabeth II’s speech. The State Opening of Parliament formally marks the beginning of the new session of parliament. Getty Images
  • Prince Charles sits by the Imperial State Crown with the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince William. PA
    Prince Charles sits by the Imperial State Crown with the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince William. PA
  • Prime Minister Boris Johnson, left, and the leader of the Labour Party Keir Starmer walk through the Central Lobby at the Palace of Westminster. PA
    Prime Minister Boris Johnson, left, and the leader of the Labour Party Keir Starmer walk through the Central Lobby at the Palace of Westminster. PA
  • This year the queen's speech was read by Prince Charles as the monarch missed the event due to continuing mobility issues. PA
    This year the queen's speech was read by Prince Charles as the monarch missed the event due to continuing mobility issues. PA
  • Prince Charles and Camilla arriving in a Rolls Royce at the Sovereign's Entrance. AFP
    Prince Charles and Camilla arriving in a Rolls Royce at the Sovereign's Entrance. AFP
  • The Royal House Artillery returns to Buckingham Palace during the State Opening of Parliament. AP Photo
    The Royal House Artillery returns to Buckingham Palace during the State Opening of Parliament. AP Photo
  • Prince Charles and Camilla walk through the Norman Porch in the House of Lords. PA
    Prince Charles and Camilla walk through the Norman Porch in the House of Lords. PA
  • Prince William walks past the The Household Cavalry at the Palace of Westminster.
    Prince William walks past the The Household Cavalry at the Palace of Westminster.
  • Mr Johnson and Mr Starmer speak in the Central Lobby at the Palace of Westminster. PA
    Mr Johnson and Mr Starmer speak in the Central Lobby at the Palace of Westminster. PA
  • Members of the public wave at the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall as they travel down Whitehall in central London. PA
    Members of the public wave at the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall as they travel down Whitehall in central London. PA
  • The Imperial State Crown arrives at the Royal Gallery in the House of Lords. PA
    The Imperial State Crown arrives at the Royal Gallery in the House of Lords. PA
  • Invited guests take their seats at the Royal Gallery ahead of the State Opening of Parliament. AP Photo
    Invited guests take their seats at the Royal Gallery ahead of the State Opening of Parliament. AP Photo
  • The Imperial State Crown leaves Buckingham Palace to be taken to the House of Lords. PA
    The Imperial State Crown leaves Buckingham Palace to be taken to the House of Lords. PA
  • Members of the House of Lords hold the program for the queen's speech. Getty Images
    Members of the House of Lords hold the program for the queen's speech. Getty Images
  • Yeomen warders perform the ceremonial search of the Palace of Westminster prior to the State Opening of Parliament. AP Photo
    Yeomen warders perform the ceremonial search of the Palace of Westminster prior to the State Opening of Parliament. AP Photo

Migration, education and data information: what's in the Queen's Speech?


Simon Rushton
  • English
  • Arabic

Britain's Prince Charles took centre stage in the State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday but once the ceremonial regalia was packed away and he was at home in Clarence House, attention turned to the bills the government wants to make law.

The Queen’s Speech outlines the government’s priorities. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hope these help to shore up his leadership, which has been rocked by partygate and heavy losses for his Conservative Party in the local elections.

This time around there are 38 bills. Among them:

A National Security Bill, under which security services will acquire additional powers to tackle foreign spies and attempts to influence British democracy, with particular reference to Chinese interference.

An Online Safety Bill to better regulate content appearing on the internet. Carried over from the previous parliamentary session, the legislation includes measures aimed at forcing online giants to take responsibility for protecting users and removing illegal content.

A Data Reform Bill will replace European Union rules allowing streamlined data protection laws that cut red tape and reduces burdens on businesses.

A Modern Slavery Bill will aim to increase support for victims of human trafficking and slavery, including by toughening punishments for perpetrators. The Prince of Wales said the government would take action to prevent "dangerous and illegal Channel crossings" and tackle the criminal gangs who profit from such journeys.

A Public Order Bill to try to force through a crackdown on “guerrilla protests”, with jail sentences and unlimited fines for those who disrupt vital national infrastructure that can include airports and oil depots.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the State Opening of Parliament. PA
Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the State Opening of Parliament. PA

The Schools Bill will give the education regulator powers to crack down on unregistered schools in England and truancy levels.

Two higher education bills, which can change eligibility for student loans and promise to protect freedom of speech on campuses.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill to strengthen investigatory powers and increase corporate transparency.

The Energy Security Bill aims to boost renewable energy options for the country.

Changes in the Harbours (Seafarers' Remuneration) Bill aim to ensure marine companies pay the UK’s minimum wage.

A Levelling up and Regeneration Bill gives councils new planning powers to help rejuvenate high streets.

A Transport Bill to regulate railway services across the UK, which can be overcrowded on popular routes or plagued by cancelled trains.

A Brexit Freedoms Bill to overhaul EU laws now that the UK has left the bloc.

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What sanctions would be reimposed?

Under ‘snapback’, measures imposed on Iran by the UN Security Council in six resolutions would be restored, including:

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  • A ban on uranium enrichment and reprocessing
  • A ban on launches and other activities with ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons, as well as ballistic missile technology transfer and technical assistance
  • A targeted global asset freeze and travel ban on Iranian individuals and entities
  • Authorisation for countries to inspect Iran Air Cargo and Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines cargoes for banned goods
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Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

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Updated: May 10, 2022, 1:35 PM