Several laws were touted as “Brexit freedoms” enabled by the U.K.'s exit from the European Union, including less stringent data-protection rules to replace the EU’s GDPR, and a ban on exporting live animals for slaughter. King Charles III sits on a gilded throne and read out the King's Speech, a list of planned laws drawn up by the Conservative government and aimed at winning over voters ahead of an election next year. The Yeoman of the Guard Ceremonial Search takes place ahead of the King's Speech during the State Opening of Parliament, at the Palace of Westminster in London, Tuesday, Nov. The speech, which lasted just over 10 minutes, set out a modest slate of 21 bills, ranging from changes to the way soccer teams are run to a clampdown on unlicensed pedicabs. The speech announced tougher sentences for serious offenses, including no-parole “life means life” sentences for people convicted of sadistic murders and an end to early release for serious sexual offenders.
There was a strong focus on law and order, an area where the Conservatives think they have an edge over left-of-center Labour. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy.
