Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
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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.
Documents to download
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Wash-up (75 KB , PDF)
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Overseas voters
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Women Members of Parliament: Background Paper
This briefing paper provides a list of all the women who have ever been elected to the House of Commons.
