The office and role of Speaker
A research briefing on the office and role of the Speaker of the House of Commons

Members often ask on behalf of their constituents whether there is any appeal against a decision by the Parliamentary Ombudsman (also called the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration). This note provides guidance on this subject.
Parliamentary Ombudsman: right of Appeal (68 KB , PDF)
This paper has been superseded by Library briefing 07496, The Parliamentary Ombudsman: role and proposals for reform.
Parliamentary Ombudsman: right of Appeal (68 KB , PDF)
A research briefing on the office and role of the Speaker of the House of Commons
A briefing paper on the history of and procedure relating to Royal Assent, not just in the UK Parliament but in the devolved legislatures and for Church of England Measures.
Recall allows voters to remove an elected representative between elections by signing a petition. This briefing explains how UK recall petitions work.