This Insight explains what the current law of prorogation is, why some experts think it should be reformed, and what some of the options for reform might be.
Documents to download
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Northern Ireland Assembly Members Bill [HL] [Bill 75 of 2009-10] (227 KB, PDF)
The Bill would allow the Northern Ireland Assembly to delegate the authority for determining Assembly Members' salaries and allowances either to an independent body or to the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission. The Bill specifies that an independent body would have to be established by Act of the Assembly, whereas authority could be delegated to the Commission by resolution of the Assembly. The Bill includes provisions to prevent Assembly Members who also sit in the House of Commons or the European Parliament from drawing their Assembly salaries. They would still be entitled to full allowances in connection with each mandate they hold.
Documents to download
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Northern Ireland Assembly Members Bill [HL] [Bill 75 of 2009-10] (227 KB, PDF)
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