Queen’s Speech 2016: What to expect today, plus where to watch it
From Brexit to Islamic extremism, prison reform and driverless cars, the Queen's Speech is expected to set out a whole raft of new measures from the government.
The Queen's Speech is expected shortly after 11:30am, as the centrepiece of the State Opening of Parliament, a tradition that dates back to 1536. The proposals are expected to be adopted over the next 12 months – but some have argued they could be overshadowed by the referendum.
Speaking of which…
EU referendum
Top of the agenda is expected to be the UK's relationship with the EU, as David Cameron continues to press his case for remaining part of the bloc.
The Queen's Speech will assert the "supremacy" of UK courts in the run up to the EU referendum, and is expected to unveil a consultation planned for after the 23 June referendum, aimed at giving British judges the final say on cases involving human rights.
It is thought it will also recommend that the UK will remain a member of the European Court of Human Rights.
The question of the UK's supremacy has been a central part of the Vote Leave's campaign, with justice secretary Michael Gove a vocal support of Brexit, although Cameron has argued that leaving the EU would only give "the illusion of sovereignty".
House of Lords
The House of Lords – which have opposed a number of measures including the controversial tax credits cuts and the government's plans for starter homes – is expected to face a fresh attempt to limit its power, following the Strathclyde Review.
Islamic extremism
New plans to curb extremism will also feature strongly today, with new laws expected to include banning hate speakers from working with children and other vulnerable groups. A review of how Sharia courts operate in Britain is also expected to be put forward.
Drones and driverless cars
Driverless cars are also expected to get a mention, with new rules being put forward that will pave the way for Britain to become a leader in the development of driverless technology: unmanned civilian aircraft as well as cars, and building a British "space port" to launch satellites and passenger "space planes".
Dangerous drivers are expected to be tackled today, with plans to raise the sentencing limits from 14 years to give motorists who kill people similar sentences to murderers.
Prison reform
Meanwhile prison reform will be pushed forward with a "weekend jail" sentence in which prisoners will be fitted with satellite tags that will monitor them 24 hours a day. Six semi-autonomous "reform prisons" will also be announced.
These plans have been billed as the biggest changes to the system since the Victorian era.
Watch the Queen's Speech live
The state opening of parliament begins at 10:30am and will be streamed on BBC1, BBC News Channel and Sky News. The 10-minute speech, written by ministers but spoken by the Queen, is expected to begin around 11:30am after Black Rod summons MPs from the Commons to hear her speak in the House of Lords.