Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
The relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
A briefing paper on the relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
MPs who have withdrawn from the Commons Chamber or who have been suspended
This list notes MPs who have left the Chamber voluntarily, been asked to withdraw, or who have been suspended.
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Research Briefing
Apologies by MPs to the House of Commons since 1979
This list attempts to capture all instances where an apology has been made on the floor of the House of Commons since 1979.
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Research Briefing
MPs’ changes of party allegiance in the House of Commons since 1979
This list notes when a Member has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent MP. Instances of Members losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.
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Research Briefing
Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme: independent investigation
The Independent Expert Panel considers cases against MPs raised under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme. It can recommend that MPs should be suspended or expelled from the House.
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Research Briefing
Commons Opposition Day debates since 1992
A list of Opposition Day debates since 1992 with information on debates and divisions on Opposition Day motions.
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Research Briefing
Women Members of Parliament
This briefing paper provides a list of all the women who have ever been elected to the House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
By-elections in the 2019 Parliament
This Commons Library Briefing Paper sets out results of the by-elections held in the 2019 Parliament. Full details are presented in the associated PDF but an overview of the recent by-election results are shown below. Data is also attached on this page.
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Research Briefing
House of Commons ballot bills since 1997
This list notes the title and position of bills presented each session under the ballot procedure and whether they gained Royal Assent.
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Research Briefing
Committee on Standards – lay members
A motion to appoint a lay member to the Committee on Standards is scheduled to be considered on Monday 28 June 2021, in the Chamber.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill 2021-22
A bill briefing on the Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill 2021-22
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Research Briefing
Emergency debates in the House of Commons since 1979
This list notes successful applications for emergency debates in the House of Commons and provides a link to the debate in Hansard. Applications for emergency debates made since June 2012 are noted in the Excel spreadsheet.
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Research Briefing
How Parliament treats treaties
This paper looks at how Parliament scrutinises and ratifies international treaties.
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Research Briefing
Maiden Speeches in the House of Commons since 1918
Maiden speeches by newly elected MPs since 1918
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