Northern Ireland – political developments since November 2003

Documents to download

This note is no longer being updated. For further information please see the Library briefing paper Devolution in Northern Ireland, 1998-2018.

The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise

A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
Welsh Affairs – annual debate on 27 Feb 2025

A general debate on Welsh affairs is held each year in the Commons Chamber on, or around, St. David's Day. Since 2010 the Backbench Committee has allocated time for the annual debate from its 35 allotted days.
- Devolution
The law officers: a constitutional and functional overview

This paper provides an overview of the constitutional status and functions of the law officers of the United Kingdom. This includes the law officers of the UK Government and those that advise the three devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.