Dissolution of Parliament: recent developments
A research briefing examining recent developments in relation to the law concerning the dissolution of Parliament
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Rectification procedure (164 KB , PDF)
This note reviews the origins and evolution of the rectification procedure. It notes how many times it has been used. It sets out John Lyon’s proposals to change it. It reports the BBC’s coverage of Sir George Young’s letter to the Committee on Standards and Privileges. Finally, it outlines the Committee on Standards and Privileges’ recommendations, and the House’s decisions.
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Rectification procedure (164 KB , PDF)
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State visits are formal international visits by heads of state. In the UK, the King hosts “inbound” state visits and embarks upon “outbound” state visits.
