Research Briefing
Bankruptcy: assets that pass to the trustee
This briefing paper considers those assets that pass to the trustee to form the bankrupt’s estate, and steps that might be taken by the trustee to protect and secure assets.
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Research Briefing
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill 2022-23
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the House of Commons on 18 July 2022. It was withdrawn on 8 March 2023. The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (No. 2) Bill was introduced on the same date.
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Research Briefing
Grammar schools in England
This briefing paper provides an outline of the current position relating to grammar schools and recent discussion of reforms, as well as relevant statistics. It covers England only
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Research Briefing
Imports of fossil fuels from Russia
The UK imported no coal, oil or gas from Russia in January 2023. The total value of UK fossil fuel imports from Russia has fallen since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It was £1.34 billion in the year to January 20222
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Research Briefing
Illegal Migration Bill 2022-23
The Illegal Migration Bill 2022-23 was introduced in the Commons on 7 March 2023. Second reading is on 13 March. The Bill seeks to "prevent and deter unlawful migration".
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Research Briefing
Background to Spring Budget 2023
Ahead of the 2023 Spring Budget on 15 March, this briefing looks at the UK’s economic situation, economic forecasts, and the public finances.
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Research Briefing
Central bank digital currencies: The digital pound
An overview of what central bank digital currencies are, what they might offer, and progress on developing a digital pound.
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Research Briefing
Modern slavery cases in the immigration system
This briefing looks at the relationship between the UK’s modern slavery laws and the asylum system, and recent debate about whether modern slavery laws are being exploited by people trying to avoid being removed from the UK.
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Research Briefing
The end of ‘no fault’ section 21 evictions
This paper covers background on the Government's commitment to abolish section 21 evictions prior to introducing the Renters (Reform) Bill 2022-23.
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Research Briefing
The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth has 56 members. This briefing provides a short history of the organisation, how it works, what it does, and how its membership is determined.
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Research Briefing
The Commonwealth and Human Rights
Describes the Commonwealth's work on human rights and the issues it seeks to address, such as the economic empowerment of women and preventing modern slavery.
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Research Briefing
Political developments in Somaliland
What does the postponement of the 2022 Presidential election mean for the self-declared Republic of Somaliland?
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Complaining about personal conduct of judicial office-holders
Constituents may contact their MP because they are unhappy with the way that a judge, or other judicial office-holder, has behaved towards them. These are what are known as complaints about personal conduct of judges.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Complaining about courts, judges and legal professionals
When a constituent has a grievance of this kind, it is important that they are clear who and what they are complaining about. This will help them understand how they should direct their complaint.
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Research Briefing
Public Order Bill: Lords amendments
The House of Commons are scheduled to consider the Lords amendments to the Public Order Bill on 7 March 2023. This briefing summarises the key changes that have been made to the Bill since it was last in the Commons, including amendments made during both Commons and Lords report stages.
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