Publications by David Torrance - House of Commons Library

Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-2023

Friday, 20 May, 2022

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-2023 proposes to end legal proceedings concerning Troubles-related conduct and provide conditional immunity from prosecution for those who cooperate with investigations conducted by a newly established Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery. It was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 May 2022. Second reading is scheduled for 24 May.

Investigation of Former Armed Forces Personnel Who Served in Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 18 May, 2022

The investigation of former British soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during “The Troubles” is receiving a significant amount of media and parliamentary attention as a result of ongoing court cases and the Government's new proposals for dealing with legacy issues in Northern Ireland.

Investigation of Former Armed Forces Personnel Who Served in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Protocol

Tuesday, 17 May, 2022

Briefings on the Northern Ireland Protocol, including on EU-UK negotiations, Article 16, international law, and information on the UK Government announcement to change the Protocol.

Research Briefing

Regency and Counsellors of State

Tuesday, 10 May, 2022

A briefing paper on the statutory arrangements for a Regency and Counsellors of State in the event that a monarch is too young to assume all Royal functions, ill or absent from the UK
Research Briefing

State Opening of Parliament – history and ceremonial

Tuesday, 10 May, 2022

A briefing paper on the State Opening of Parliament, its history and ceremonial
Insight

Northern Ireland elections: How will an Executive be formed?

Friday, 06 May, 2022

Parties in Northern Ireland will have until mid-October to agree upon an Executive.
Research Briefing

Devolution in Wales: “A process, not an event”

Wednesday, 04 May, 2022

A narrative of devolution in Wales, 1998-2018
Research Briefing

Scottish independence referendum: legal issues

Tuesday, 12 April, 2022

A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
Research Briefing

Northern Ireland: Direct Rule

Wednesday, 30 March, 2022

A Briefing Paper on Direct Rule in Northern Ireland
Research Briefing

The Crown and the constitution

Wednesday, 09 March, 2022

A briefing paper on the constitutional aspects of The Crown
Research Briefing

Northern Ireland: Key issues

Tuesday, 08 March, 2022

A briefing paper on some "key issues" in the forthcoming elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly
Debate Pack

Welsh Affairs – annual debate on 3 March 2022

Wednesday, 02 March, 2022

A general debate on Welsh Affairs is held each year in the Commons Chamber on, or around, St. David's Day. Since 2010, the Backbench Committee has allocated time for the annual debate from its 35 allotted days.
- Debate Pack
- Devolution
Debate Pack

Muslim community in Wales

Thursday, 17 February, 2022

A Westminster Hall debate on the Muslim community in Wales is scheduled for 23 February 2022 at 2:30pm. Ruth Jones MP will open the debate.
- Debate Pack
- Communities
Research Briefing

Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill 2021-22

Friday, 04 February, 2022

A bill briefing on the Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill 2021-22
Insight

The Queen’s Accession and the Platinum Jubilee

Friday, 04 February, 2022

What happened when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne on 6 February 1952 and how does it relate to this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations?
- Insight
- Parliament

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