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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Palestinian elections? (75 KB , PDF)
Presidential and legislative elections have been agreed for 4 May but may not happen so soon.
Much depends on the reconciliation talks between Fatah and Hamas, the two main parties.
The talks are fraught with difficulty and have so far shown little progress towards establishing a unity government.
Any unity government that includes Hamas without Hamas recognising Israel and renouncing violence would be shunned by the US and the EU.
The Arab uprisings have shifted the poliltical landscape; Hamas may or may not be interested in a major re-alignment.
It remains unclear whether incumbent Abbas ould be the Fatah candidate, while Ismail Haniyeh, prime minister in Gaza would probably stand for Hamas
Opinion polls give Fatah a clear advantage, but they may be inaccurate
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Palestinian elections? (75 KB , PDF)
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Intimidation of candidates and voters
This briefing examines the intimidation of MPs and candidates recent developments to address their security. It also explains measures to prevent intimidation of voters
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E-petition debate: rules for political donations
E-petition 707189 relating to the rules for political donations will be debated in Westminster Hall on Monday 31 March, 4:30pm. The subject for this debate was determined by the Petitions Committee, and the debate will be opened by Irene Campbell MP.
