Developments in Northern Ireland, 2022-23
A briefing paper on constitutional developments in Northern Ireland since the collapse of its devolved institutions in February 2022.
English devolution deals in the 2023 Autumn Statement
The Government has published devolution deals for four new areas in England, including the first ‘level 2’ deals, as well as a framework for ‘level 4’ devolution.
Devolution to local government in England
This Commons Library briefing paper summarises the main developments regarding the process of devolution of powers to local government within England since 2014.
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Research Briefing
Greater Manchester and West Midlands: Trailblazer devolution deals
A briefing paper on the trailblazer devolution deals proposed for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands in March 2023.
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Research Briefing
Parliament and Northern Ireland, 1921-2021
A briefing on Parliament and Northern Ireland, 1921-2021
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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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Research Briefing
Intergovernmental relations in the United Kingdom
An overview of relations - formal and informal - between the four governments of the United Kingdom, something known as intergovernmental relations (IGR)
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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
The Crown and the constitution
A briefing paper on the constitutional aspects of the Crown
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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 royal prerogative and ministerial advice
A briefing paper on the royal prerogative and ministerial advice to the Crown on both the prerogative and statutory public appointments
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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.
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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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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?
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