Research Briefing
Reuse of graves
This briefing paper considers reuse of graves as a means of addressing the problem of the shortage of available space for burial
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Research Briefing
Draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill
The draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill would require those responsible for publicly accessible venues to take steps to reduce the threat to the public from terrorist attacks. It has been published in response to a recommendation from the Inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 and a campaign by the mother of one of the victims.
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Research Briefing
The smokefree 2030 ambition for England
The government has proposed further tobacco and vaping regulation in support of the smokefree 2030 ambition for England. Our briefing gives further information.
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Research Briefing
King’s Speech 2023
This Library briefing identifies issues and bills that may appear in the King's Speech on 7 November 2023 or require legislation in the forthcoming parliamentary session.
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Research Briefing
Slovakia: 2023 general election and formation of a new coalition government
Slovakia held a general election on 30 September 2023. The Smer-SD party won the most seats in the National Council and has since formed a coalition government.
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Research Briefing
Nutrient neutrality and housing development
The government announced plans to change Habitats Regulations which underpin nutrient neutrality. The amendments were rejected by the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
The investigation of stillbirth
This briefing paper deals with the way stillbirth is investigated at present and proposals for change
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Research Briefing
Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill – Lords Stages and Amendments
The Bill is scheduled for consideration of Lords amendments on 20 October 2023. This briefing covers significant amendments made during Lords stages
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Research Briefing
Challenging coroners’ decisions
A briefing on how to challenge a decision of a coroner or the outcome of an inquest in England and Wales
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Research Briefing
Marriage: residence requirements
A briefing on the residence requirements for getting married in England, Wales and Scotland
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Should my landlord install a fire alarm? (England)
Find out when fire and smoke alarms are mandatory in flats in England, who is responsible and how to report concerns.
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Research Briefing
Media Bill: policy background
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport published a draft Media Bill in March 2023.
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Research Briefing
Proposals to abolish the Work Capability Assessment
An overview of proposals to abolish the Work Capability Assessment first announced in March 2023
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Research Briefing
The Energy Bill and households: FAQs
This briefing answers frequently asked questions about what the Energy Bill would do if it became an Act in its current form. It covers energy performance regulations, energy smart appliances, smart metering and hydrogen heating.
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Research Briefing
What is happening in Nagorno-Karabakh?
After a short military offensive, Nagorno-Karabakh is fully under the control of Azerbaijan. Thousands of ethnic Armenians are fleeing the region in response.
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