Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum

This Note examines the history of religious disabilities (as applied against Roman Catholics, nonconformists, and non-Christian religions) as they affected Ministers of the Crown and Members of the House of Commons and House of Lords, together with the current situation relating to them.
Parliament and Religious Disabilities (121 KB , PDF)
This Note examines the history of religious disabilities (as applied against Roman Catholics, nonconformists, and non-Christian religions) as they affected Ministers of the Crown and Members of the House of Commons and House of Lords, together with the current situation relating to them.
Parliament and Religious Disabilities (121 KB , PDF)
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
This list notes when a Member has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent MP. Instances of Members losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.
This briefing outlines the remit and powers of the Committee of Privileges. It also provides brief details of matters referred to the Committee since 1979.