Constitutional Conventions and Citizens’ Assemblies: power to the people?
This House of Commons Library briefing paper describes the theory and practice of constitutional conventions and citizens' assemblies.
The definition of Islamophobia
General debate on the definition of Islamophobia.
The 2017-19 Minority Government & Opposition Days: pragmatism, precedent and power
This Commons Library briefing covers the use and treatment of Opposition Day motions including humble Addresses and motions of censure, used in the 2017-19 Parliamentary Session.
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Research Briefing
Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill [HL] (2017-19)
The Government introduced a Bill into the House of Lords in May 2018 to reform the Courts and Tribunals system in (predominantly) England and Wales. This paper sets out the key provisions and issues raised by the Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill [HL] 2017-19.
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Research Briefing
The Governance of Britain Green Paper and Citizens’ Assemblies
This paper sets out the proposals for citizen engagement in constitutional reform made by the Government in the Governance of Britain Green Paper and subsequent announcements.