Banking fraud
This briefing covers the scale of banking fraud, how the police respond to fraud, and what the public and private sectors are doing to reduce the impact of banking fraud.
Mental health statistics: prevalence, services and funding in England
How common are mental health conditions? How many people access mental health services? How long do people wait to access NHS mental health services? How much is spent on mental health services?
Review of unduly lenient sentences
The Attorney General has the power to refer to the Court of Appeal sentences for certain offences which they believe to be "unduly lenient". This power to refer is sometimes called the 'unduly lenient sentence scheme'.
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Research Briefing
Changes to automatic prisoner release dates in England and Wales
The Sentencing Act 2026 was to change automatic release dates for some prisoners from 2 September. The Prime Minister has now paused the changes.
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Research Briefing
Sporting Events Bill [HL] 2026-27
The Sporting Events Bill [HL] 2026-27 is due to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 3 September 2026.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Jury Service (England and Wales)
An overview of jury service in England and Wales, including eligibility, reasonable adjustments, deferral and excusal, and financial compensation.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Criminal records (England and Wales)
How can an individual apply to have a criminal record on the Police National Computer deleted? What is disclosed in a criminal record check?
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Research Briefing
Gambling regulation in Great Britain
The government, the Gambling Commission, and local authorities are responsible for regulating gambling in Great Britain.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Eligibility for home fee status and student support in England
Find out how students are assessed for home or international/overseas status when being charged tuition fees or applying for student support.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Eligibility for home fee status and student support in Scotland
Find out how students are assessed for home or international/overseas status when being charged tuition fees or applying for student support.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Eligibility for home fee status and student support in Wales
Find out how students are assessed for home or international/overseas status when being charged tuition fees or applying for student support.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Eligibility for home fee status and student support in Northern Ireland
Find out how students are assessed for home or international/overseas status when being charged tuition fees or applying for student support.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Bailiffs
An overview of what bailiffs are and the rules that govern their conduct.
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Research Briefing
Changes to the law on abortion in England and Wales
An overview of how the law on abortion in England and Wales has changed following the assent of the Crime and Policing Act 2026.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Immigration appeal rights
An overview of the system for appealing against Home Office immigration and asylum decisions in all parts of the UK.
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