The Crown and the constitution
A briefing paper on the constitutional aspects of the Crown
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
The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
-
Insight
What happens if a council goes bankrupt?
A ‘section 114 notice’ means a council cannot make new spending commitments. What options do councils have if this happens?
-
Research Briefing
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
A briefing paper on the preparations for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, what took place on Coronation day and other events associated with the ceremony.
-
Research Briefing
King Charles III: First year of the reign
A briefing paper on the first year of the reign of King Charles III, with a focus on constitutional and ceremonial events which have taken place between the King's accession in September 2022 and Accession Day in September 2023.
-
Research Briefing
Royal Assent
A briefing paper on the history of and procedure relating to Royal Assent, not just in the UK Parliament but in the devolved legislatures and for Church of England Measures.
-
Research Briefing
The Barnett formula and fiscal devolution
This briefing looks at how the Barnett formula works and includes a brief summary of the debate surrounding the formula.
-
Research Briefing
Devolution in Wales: “A process, not an event”
A briefing paper on the devolution settlement in Wales, examining the events which led to the creation of the then National Assembly of Wales in 1999 and the subsequent expansion of the powers of what is now the Senedd (or Welsh Parliament) over the past quarter of a century.
-
Research Briefing
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act gives ministers and devolved authorities substantial powers to change the law accumulated during the UK's membership of the EU.
-
Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-2023
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill would end Troubles-related legal proceedings and give conditional immunity to those cooperating with investigations by a new independent commission
-
Research Briefing
Comparing the school curriculum across the UK
Outlines what schools in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are required to teach. Education is a devolved matter, so this policy varies across the UK
-
Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill 2022-23
A briefing paper on the Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill 2022-23
-
Research Briefing
Northern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) Bill 2022-23
A briefing paper on the Northern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) Bill 2022-23
-
Research Briefing
Devolution in Scotland: “The settled will”?
A briefing paper on the devolution settlement in Scotland
Total results (page 1 of 22)