Research Briefing
The UK Supreme Court
Learn more about the UK Supreme Court, how it came into existence, and why it replaced the House of Lords as the UK's highest court.
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Research Briefing
Chairs of Commons select committees since 2010
House of Commons select committee chairs in the 2024, 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2010 parliaments.
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Research Briefing
Select committees: election of chairs and members
This briefing paper outlines the timetable for the election of chairs and members of select committees at the beginning of the 2024 Parliament. It also summarises timetables in the previous (2010, 2015, 2017 and 2019) Parliaments.
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Insight
Magna Carta: Does it still matter?
Only three clauses of the Magna Carta remain in force: two apply to institutions, not individuals, and the third has mostly been superseded by other laws.
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Research Briefing
General election 2024 results
Full results and analysis of the 4th July 2024 general election, where Labour won a majority in Parliament
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Research Briefing
Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
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Research Briefing
House of Commons Commission (External Members)
Two external members serve on the House of Commons Commission. They are appointed by resolution of the House of Commons.
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Research Briefing
Finances of the Monarchy
A research briefing on the Finances of the Monarchy, including the Sovereign Grant, Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall and tax arrangements for members of the Royal Family.
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Research Briefing
MPs related to other current or former Members since 2010
List of MPs who are related to current or former Members of Parliament
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Research Briefing
Modernisation Committee
The House of Commons agreed to establish a Modernisation Committee on 25 July 2024 to “consider reforms to House of Commons procedures, standards, and working practices; and to make recommendations thereon”.
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Research Briefing
Number of divisions in the House of Commons since 1945
The number of divisions in the House of Commons Chamber since 1945 listed by session. Counts of deferred divisions since the 2000-01 session are also included.
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Insight
2024 general election: How many women were elected?
The number of women in the House of Commons has been increasing over the last century. Of the 330 MPs elected for the first time in 2024, 129 were women.
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Research Briefing
The election of Deputy Speakers
This research briefing reviews the background to the introduction of elections for Deputy Speakers. It notes the arrangements for and reports the results of the elections that have taken place.
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Insight
How is a Welsh First Minister appointed?
On 6 August 2024, the Senedd Cymru will be asked to nominate a new First Minister. This will likely be the new Welsh Labour leader, Eluned Morgan.
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Research Briefing
Representing the Overseas Territories in the UK Parliament and Government
How does the UK Parliament interact with the UK's Overseas Territories?
Total results (page 6 of 66)