Research Briefing
The Online Safety Bill: A reading list
This briefing provides a selection of reading on the Online Safety Bill.
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Research Briefing
National Security Bill: Lords amendments
The National Security Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 May 2022. It would replace existing counter-espionage laws with a comprehensive framework for countering hostile state activity. The Commons are due to consider Lords amendments on 3 May 2023.
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Research Briefing
Autism: Overview of policy and services
This briefing provides an overview of policies and services for autistic people in England.
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Data dashboards
Constituency dashboard
Use our interactive dashboard to explore data for parliamentary constituencies, covering topics such as unemployment, house prices and election results.
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Data dashboards
Constituency data: household composition, 2021 census
Find 2021 census data on households and their composition by constituency
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Research Briefing
The UK aid budget and support for refugees in the UK in 2022/23
The UK spent £3.7 billion, or 29% of its aid budget, supporting refugees in the UK in 2022. This drew criticism from aid groups. What is the Government response?
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Research Briefing
The Secretary of State’s veto and the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
A briefing paper on the Scottish Secretary's "veto" of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill under section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998
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Research Briefing
Illegal Migration Bill: Progress of the Bill
The Government is proposing to add nine new clauses and many amendments to the Illegal Migration Bill at Commons report stage, due on 26 April 2023.
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Research Briefing
Sentences of Imprisonment for Public Protection
The Government abolished the much criticised sentence of imprisonment for public protection (IPP) in 2012. However, the change was not made retrospective. On 31 December 2022 there were 2,892 IPP prisoners in custody. Pressure for change has continued.
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Insight
Electronic travel authorisations: what’s the ETA?
The Government’s border strategy will require electronic travel authorisations (ETAs) for some people to travel to the UK. This Insight explains what an ETA is and who will need one.
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Data dashboards
Constituency data: Home ownership and renting, 2021 census
Find out how many households are homeowners, private renters, and social renters in your constituency, based on 2021 census data
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Research Briefing
Humanist marriage ceremonies in England and Wales
This briefing paper considers the current status of humanist marriage ceremonies and Law Commission proposals for reforming the law relating to how and where marriages can take place in England and Wales
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Research Briefing
Media Bill: policy background
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport published a draft Media Bill on 29 March 2023.
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Research Briefing
The draft Media Bill: A reading list
This briefing provides a selection of reading on the draft Media Bill (March 2023).
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Debate Pack
Religious minorities in Nigeria
A Westminster Hall debate on religious minorities in Nigeria will take place on Tuesday 18 April 2023, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Jim Shannon MP.
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