David Torrance

The Coronavirus Act,which received Royal Assent on 25 March 2020, made emergency provisions in relation to the coronavirus. This briefing examines the provisions related to postponing local elections due in May 2020 until May 2021.

The UK Internal Market Bill 2019-21 will return to the House of Commons for consideration of Lords amendments on 7 December. This paper explains the central issues and the reasons for the amendments.

This Insight looks at the Scottish and Welsh Governments' position after publishing ‘Legislative Consent Memorandums’ (LCM) regarding the UK Internal Market Bill.

This Insight looks at whether anything in the Scotland Act 1998 (the 1998 Act) prevents the UK Government from spending in policy areas devolved to Scotland and the proposed new spending powers in the UK Internal Market Bill.

This briefing paper sets out the background to the UK Internal Market Bill. The Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 9 September. It has concluded its Commons stages and is under consideration in the House of Lords.

From 1 January 2021, hundreds of powers previously exercised by the European Union will flow back to the UK Government and the devolved administrations in Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast.

Examines intergovernmental relations in the UK, the proposed changes in a recent White Paper and concerns from the Scottish and Welsh Governments

This Insight examines the "UK Internal Market", setting out its historical origins and considers its importance as the UK prepares to leave the EU Single Market.

This Insight looks at the main features of intergovernmental relations and challenges which might arise if the UK Government introduces an Internal Market Bill later this year.

This briefing paper sets out the background to the Trade Bill 2019-21. This Bill has its Second Reading in the House of Commons on 20 May 2020.

A briefing paper on the Sewel Convention

The National Assembly for Wales has officially become the Senedd Cymru or Welsh Parliament. This Insight examines the origins of the name change, its legislative basis and controversies around the bilingual nature.