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Constitutional Conventions and Citizens’ Assemblies: power to the people?

Friday, 17 January, 2020

This House of Commons Library briefing paper describes the theory and practice of constitutional conventions and citizens' assemblies.

  • Research Briefing
  • Elections
  • Government
  • Parliament
Constitutional Conventions and Citizens’ Assemblies: power to the people?

The definition of Islamophobia

Tuesday, 14 May, 2019

General debate on the definition of Islamophobia.

  • Debate Pack
  • Communities
  • Equality
The definition of Islamophobia

The 2017-19 Minority Government & Opposition Days: pragmatism, precedent and power

Tuesday, 05 March, 2019

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.

  • Research Briefing
  • Government
  • Parliament
The 2017-19 Minority Government & Opposition Days: pragmatism, precedent and power
  • Research Briefing

    Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill [HL] (2017-19)

    Tuesday, 11 December, 2018

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Courts
    • Justice
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    The Governance of Britain Green Paper and Citizens’ Assemblies

    Wednesday, 25 November, 2009

    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.

    • Research Briefing
    • Parliament

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