How has immigration changed under the UK’s new ‘points based’ system?
The UK has a new immigration system. Has it caused immigration to go up or down?
The UK’s new points-based immigration system
The UK introduced a "new points-based immigration system" for work and student visas to coincide with Brexit. How does the system work and what has the impact been on immigration?
Migration statistics
This Commons Library briefing paper is a guide to understanding UK migration statistics. It explains the concepts and methods used in measuring migration and sets out a range of data on migration in the UK and in European Union countries.
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Research Briefing
The Syrian civil war: Timeline and statistics
The paper provides a timeline of events and statistics on casualties, Syria's humanitarian and refugee situation, and UK aid spending and military activity.
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Research Briefing
Animal experiment statistics
Summarises data on animal experiments in Great Britain, including species used, creation and breeding of genetically-altered animals, severity of procedures, and university experiments.
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Research Briefing
Youth custody
Children remanded or sentenced to custody are placed in a Young Offenders Institution, a Secure Training Centre or a Secure Children’s Home. Concerns have been raised about the current provision of youth custody, The Government has accepted proposals to introduce secure schools.
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Debate Pack
e-petition debate on hunting
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall at 6pm on Monday 25 April on two e-petitions concerning hunting. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Petitions Committee, and the debate will be opened by Marsha de Cordova MP.
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Debate Pack
The Irish diaspora in Britain
A Backbench business debate on the Irish diaspora in Britain will take place in the House of Commons Chamber scheduled for Thursday 17 March 2022.
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Research Briefing
Asylum statistics
This briefing summarises statistics on asylum seekers in the UK and refugees who arrive through resettlement programmes.
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Debate Pack
Legal aid in the North West
A debate on legal aid in the north west of England will take place in Westminster Hall scheduled for Tuesday 22 February 2022, from 2:30pm. Rebecca Long-Bailey MP will open the debate.
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Research Briefing
Animals (Penalty Notices) Bill
A Bill to make provision for and in connection with the giving of penalty notices for certain offences in relation to animals and animal products has its remaining Commons stages scheduled for 4 February 2022 at 9:30am .
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Research Briefing
UK immigration routes for Afghan nationals
Many Members of Parliament are dealing with a lot of enquiries from constituents asking how relatives or friends in Afghanistan might be able to come to the UK.
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Research Briefing
Court statistics for England and Wales
A guide to statistics on criminal and civil courts and tribunals, covering caseload, backlogs, performance, court closures and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Debate Pack
International Men’s Day 2021
A debate on International Men's Day will take place in Westminster Hall on Thursday 25th November 2021, from 1:30pm. Nick Fletcher and Philip Davies MP will open the debate.
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Debate Pack
E-petitions 323926 and 575620, relating to road traffic offences for fatal collisions: Westminster Hall debate
A Westminster Hall debate on e-petitions relating to road traffic offences for fatal collisions is scheduled for Monday 15 November 2021, from 4:30-6.pm. Christina Rees MP, on behalf of the Petitions Committee, will open the debate.
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