Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill 2022-23
A Bill briefing on the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill 2022-23, which was introduced first in the House of Lords
The Accession of King Charles III
A briefing on the constitutional and ceremonial events surrounding the Accession of King Charles III
Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
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Research Briefing
The death of a monarch
The death of a monarch – and the accession of a new sovereign – involves the Cabinet, the Privy Council, Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Church of England. This paper outlines the historical precedents for the events that will follow the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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Debate Pack
Energy costs in Wales
A Westminster Hall debate on the Energy costs in Wales is scheduled for Tuesday 13 September 2022, from 2:30-4:00pm. The debate will be led by Stephen Kinnock MP.
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Debate Pack
Potential merits of devolving employment law to Scotland
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Potential merits of devolving employment law to Scotland’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 6 September 2022 from 2.30-4pm. The debate has been initiated by Angela Crawley MP.
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Research Briefing
The Privy Council: history, functions and membership
A briefing paper on the history, functions and membership of the Privy Council
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Research Briefing
State Opening of Parliament – history and ceremonial
A briefing paper on the State Opening of Parliament, its history and ceremonial
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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.
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Insight
What happens when a devolved bill is referred to the UK Supreme Court?
The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill (Northern Ireland) has been referred to the UK Supreme Court. We explain why, and how a bill reference works.
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Insight
Scottish independence referendum: role of the Supreme Court
What is the Scottish Government proposing and what are the related legal issues?
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Protocol
Briefings on the Northern Ireland Protocol, including on EU-UK negotiations, Article 16, international law, and information on the UK Government announcement to change the Protocol through the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill.
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Research Briefing
Reserved matters in the United Kingdom
A briefing paper focusing on policy matters which remain "reserved" to Westminster concerning Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
Devolution in Scotland: “The settled will”?
A briefing paper on the devolution settlement in Scotland
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