The Electoral Administration Bill 2005 – 2006

Documents to download

Scottish independence referendum: legal issues

A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
Constituency boundary reviews and the number of MPs

Parliamentary constituency boundaries are reviewed periodically by independent Boundary Commissions. This House of Commons Library briefing summarises the current rules and procedures for boundary changes and how they have changed over time. It also gives an overview how the number of MPs has reached the current level of 650.
- Elections
Parliamentary boundary reviews: public consultations

Parliamentary constituency boundaries reviews are undertaken by independent Boundary Commissions. There are four Commissions, one for each of the nations of the UK. The Commissions rely on public feedback to refine their proposals. This briefing summarises the consultation process
- Elections