Research Briefing
The Belfast/Good Friday Agreement – 25 years on
A briefing paper on the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, which established power-sharing institutions in Northern Ireland.
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Insight
English devolution: What’s in the new deals?
This Insight describes the new devolution deals for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, including changes to local funding, powers and accountability.
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Debate Pack
Welsh Affairs – annual debate on 2 March 2023
A general debate on Welsh Affairs is held each year in the Commons Chamber on, or around, St. David's Day. Since 2010, the Backbench Committee has allocated time for the annual debate from its 35 allotted days.
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Research Briefing
Local government taxation
A briefing paper on local government taxation, including taxes currently available to UK local authorities and recent debates on alternative local taxes.
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Insight
Section 35 of the Scotland Act and vetoing devolved legislation
The UK Government has decided to prevent the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Budget Bill 2022-23
This Bill will update the budget for Northern Ireland for 2022/23, and approve funding for the first few months of 2023/24.
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Debate Pack
The potential merits of the devolution of justice to Wales
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of the devolution of justice to Wales on 29 November 2022 at 9.30am. The debate will be led by Liz Saville Roberts MP.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill 2022-23
A briefing paper on the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill 2022-23
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Insight
Supreme Court judgment on Scottish independence referendum
In a unanimous judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum on Scottish independence. This Insight looks at the Court’s judgment, the legal issues involved and what might happen next.
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Research Briefing
Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022/23: Progress of the Bill
A briefing on the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23 following its completion of Committee Stage in the House of Commons.
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Insight
Another Northern Ireland Assembly election?
The statutory period to form an Executive runs out just after midnight on Friday 28 October.
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Research Briefing
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-23
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill would make major changes to the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and its system of retained EU law.
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Debate Pack
Energy costs in Wales
A Westminster Hall debate on Energy costs in Wales is scheduled for Tuesday 11 October 2022, from 4.30 - 6pm. The debate will be led by Anna McMorrin MP.
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Research Briefing
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
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