Private Members’ Bills
This briefing describes the stages a bill goes through when it is introduced to the House of Commons as a private member's bill.
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Royal marriages-constitutional issues (126 KB , PDF)
This note sets out the legal and historical background to the restrictions on royal marriages, and considers their application in the case of the marriage of Prince Charles to Camilla Parker Bowles.
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Royal marriages-constitutional issues (126 KB , PDF)
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The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
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Maiden speeches in the House of Commons since 1918
Maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs since 1918, with links to Hansard where available.
