This Insight explains what the current law of prorogation is, why some experts think it should be reformed, and what some of the options for reform might be.
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Wash-up (75 KB, PDF)
This note provides a brief outline of the procedures followed at the end of Parliament to ensure the enactment of some of the legislation that has not completed its passage through Parliament when a general election is called. The note also gives details of the time available for wash-up following the announcement of general elections since 1983.
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Wash-up (75 KB, PDF)
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