Research Briefing
Scottish referendum- the campaign rules
This Note covers the campaign rules which are set out in the Scottish Independence Referendum Act 2013.
Research Briefing
This Note covers the campaign rules which are set out in the Scottish Independence Referendum Act 2013.
Research Briefing
This Standard Note sets out progress on the European Union (Referendum) Bill 2013-4 introduced by the Conservative MP James Wharton, who was first in the ballot for Private Members’ Bills. Research Paper 13/41 European Union (Referendum) Bill gives full background to the Bill.
Research Briefing
This paper looks in brief at some of the developments relating to elections and electoral administration in the UK since the general election since 2010. It tracks the commitments in relation to elections contained in the Coalition Government’s agreement, The Coalition: Our Programme for Government, published in May 2010. Other key developments relating to elections are outlined, for example the Law Commission’s review of electoral law and proposed changes to electoral arrangements for the Northern Ireland Assembly and the National Assembly for Wales
Research Briefing
Campaigners and charities were concerned about the new provisions in part 2 of the Transparency of Lobbying Bill during its passage. This Note sets out the main changes which will affect them in the run-up to the general election of May 2015.
Research Briefing
An update on the amendments to the Bill during its passage through the House of Lords.
Research Briefing
This Note sets out why the date of the 2014 European Parliamentary elections has been changed and gives details of the consultation about moving the date of the local elections in England. It also includes a list of those local authorities which are holding elections in 2014.
Research Briefing
Where is Germany – the most influential country in Europe – heading, under its new grand coalition government?
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