Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26: Progress of the bill
The "Hillsborough Law" would create a duty of candour for public officials and introduce parity of representation for bereaved families at inquests.
E-petition debate relating to pro-Israel influence on UK politics and democracy
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 22 June 2026 at 4.30pm on a petition related to pro-Israel influence on UK politics and democracy.
Working with AI and spotting AI-generated text
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool, but experts recommend "keeping a human in the loop" and carefully checking and verifying AI-generated text.
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Research Briefing
Ethics and Integrity Commission
The Ethics and Integrity Commission promotes high standards in UK public life by advising public authorities and reporting to the Prime Minister.
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Research Briefing
Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26
The "Hillsborough Law" would create a duty of candour for public officials and introduce parity of representation for bereaved families at inquests.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the duty of candour for public authorities and legal representation for bereaved families
MPs will debate the proposed "Hillsborough Law", which campaigners have argued should introduce a duty of candour for civil servants and improve legal support for bereaved families.
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Research Briefing
Business Appointment Rules
Ministers and civil servants leaving office are subject to rules regarding appointment in other sectors. The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACoBA) administers the rules.
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Research Briefing
Freedom of information requests
This Library Briefing gives an overview of freedom of information (FOI) requests.
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Research Briefing
AI in UK government departments
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used by UK government departments in various ways. This briefing paper gives some examples.
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Debate Pack
St Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish affairs
A general debate on the motion that this House has considered St Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish affairs will take place in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 27 March.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Making a Freedom of Information request (parliament.uk)
How to request information from public authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Debate Pack
Debate on access to redress schemes
A general debate on access to redress schemes has been scheduled for Thursday 18 April in the Commons Chamber. The debate will be led by Mr William Wragg MP.
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate relating to a public inquiry into the James Bulger murder case
There will be an e-petition debate relating to a public inquiry into the James Bulger murder case. The Petitions Committee has agreed to debate the petition on 25 March 2024. The debate will be held in Westminster Hall and will be opened by Sir George Howarth MP, on behalf of the Petitions Committee.
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Debate Pack
Jewish communities and the potential merits of a British Jewish History Month
On Thursday 11 January 2024 there will be a debate on a motion calling for the creation of a British Jewish History Month.
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Debate Pack
Christmas, Christianity and communities
On Tuesday 19 December 2023 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on the topic of ‘Christmas, Christianity and communities’. The debate will be opened by Nick Fletcher MP.
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