Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026-27
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026-27 has its second reading on 11 September 2026. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and key areas of debate.
The impact of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs)
There will be a Chamber debate on the impact of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) on Tuesday 1 September 2026. This topic has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee. This debate will be led by Alex Sobel MP.
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.
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Research Briefing
Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026
The Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026 would make some changes to asylum and human rights rules as announced in November 2025, as well as amending modern slavery legislation.
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Research Briefing
The European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998
The UK is a member of the European Convention on Human Rights and gives effect to it through the Human Rights Act 1998. This paper considers debate about reform of the Human Rights Act and the UK's membership of the Convention
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Research Briefing
Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26: Lords amendments
The Commons will consider Lords amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill on 14 April 2026.
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Research Briefing
Proscribed Terrorist Organisations
The Home Secretary can proscribe organisations believed to be involved in terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000
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Research Briefing
Mental Health Bill [HL] 2024-25: progress of the bill
The Mental Health Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. This briefing provides an overview of the progress of the bill through the House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
Chinese state threat activities in the UK
China has been accused of conducting state-threat activities in the UK such as industrial espionage, cyber-attacks, and spying on politicians. The UK Government has responded by passing new legislation to counter state threats, while still trying to pursue stronger economic relations with China.
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Research Briefing
The impact of foreign interference on security, trade and democracy
A debate on the impact of foreign interference on security, trade and democracy is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 11 December 2025. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by James MacCleary MP
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Research Briefing
Trade, supply chains and workers’ rights
A briefing on trade, supply chains and workers' rights, prepared for a breakout session of the sixth UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) meeting.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2024-26
The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2024-26 was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 October 2025. The second reading for the bill took place on 18 November 2025.
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Research Briefing
Sentencing Bill
The Sentencing Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 2 September 2025 and is scheduled for report stage on 29 October 2025.
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Research Briefing
Immigration and the ECHR
What effect does the European Convention on Human Rights – in particular Article 8 ECHR on family life – have on the UK's immigration system?
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Debate Pack
Impact of the Equality Act 2010 on British society
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of the Equality Act 2010 on British society at 9:30am on 10 September 2025. The debate will be opened by Andrew Rosindell MP.
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