International Elections

Documents to download

The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise

A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
Local government in England: structures

This briefing contains basic details of the structure of local government (counties, districts and unitary authorities); the electoral system, ward structures, and the franchise; the divisions of functions between local authorities; and the process for changing local government boundaries and structures.
- Elections
- Local government
The Budget and the annual Finance Bill

This briefing examines the way that Parliament scrutinises the Government's proposals for taxation, set out in the annual Budget statement.
- Elections
- Tax