Coronavirus research related to home affairs.
This Library briefing paper explains the types of coronavirus restrictions and requirements that have been imposed by the UK’s lockdown laws. Currently no restrictions on domestic movement, gatherings or business opening/service limits are in place in any part of the UK.
A debate on Royal Mail services and the covid-19 pandemic is scheduled to take place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 19 April 2022 at 4.30pm. Helen Hayes MP will open the debate.
Two public inquiries have been set up looking into the Covid-19 pandemic response. What will they examine and how long will they take?
Research Briefing
This briefing provides an overview of key issues facing the adult social care sector during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, and provides links to some of the key official guidance for the sector.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing paper provides a history of England’s coronavirus “lockdown laws”
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Fewer people were killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads in 2020.
Research Briefing
Covid-19 status certification (also referred to as a “vaccine passport”) has been proposed as a means of reducing the risk of transmitting the Covid-19 virus in a number of settings. This briefing explores the Government’s policy on certification. It also provides discussion on the scientific evidence and other issues associated with the use of certification.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing paper discusses the enforcement of coronavirus restrictions regulations in England and Wales. It explains who has powers to enforce the restrictions and what those powers are. It also summarises statistics on the number of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs- fines) issued by police for coronavirus offences.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the Effect of the covid-19 pandemic on religious and ethnic minority communities throughout the world has been scheduled for Tuesday 22 June at 9.25am. The debate has been initiated by Jim Shannon MP
Research Briefing
The Library has published a series of briefings on international dimensions of the coronavirus pandemic since March 2020, ranging from general surveys of its impact on developing countries to assessments of its effects in specific situations. Links to these briefings can be found here.
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How has the pandemic affected mental health and human rights and how have international organisations responded?
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How has the pandemic affected domestic abuse and what has the Government’s response been?
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How the law underpinning England’s coronavirus lockdowns has been extended, amended and enforced over the year.
Debate Pack
This briefing has been produced ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 15 March 2021 at 4.30 pm on e-petition 569957 (Covid-19 vaccine passports).
Research Briefing
A short briefing paper on Covid-19 and the arts and culture sectors. Includes data on the contribution of arts, entertainment and culture industries to the UK economy.
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