Research Briefing
Nitrous oxide becomes a Class C drug
Nitrous oxide used to be controlled under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 but it was reclassified as a Class C drug in 2023, making possession illegal.
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Research Briefing
UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement: Implementation of citizens’ rights
This briefing provides an overview of implementation by the UK and EU Member States of the Citizens' Rights provisions of the Withdrawal Agreement. These provide for continuing residence rights for UK citizens living in the EU, and EU citizens living in the UK at the end of the Brexit transition period.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Aviation FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about aviation, including complaints, disabled passenger rights, delays and compensation, Brexit, climate change, and noise.
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Research Briefing
‘Maths to 18’ in England
This briefing explains where the Government is up to with its plans to have all children studying some form of maths to 18.
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Research Briefing
Madagascar: 2023 presidential election and relations with the UK
On 16 November 2023 Madagascar held a presidential election, postponed from the original date of 9 November. Incumbent president Andry Rajoelina was re-elected, but opposition candidates do not accept the results.
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Research Briefing
Yemen in 2023: Conflict and status of peace talks
The situation in Yemen in 2023, negotiations for a political settlement, and the UK's role.
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Research Briefing
Nuclear Test Veterans
This briefing provides background information on nuclear weapons tests, the Government’s recognition of nuclear test veterans and current and previous legal action in this area.
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Research Briefing
UK-EU Relations: Fisheries
This briefing provides background on fisheries provisions in the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and how these have been implemented since the UK left the EU.
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Research Briefing
Greater Manchester and West Midlands: Trailblazer devolution deals
A briefing paper on the trailblazer devolution deals proposed for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands in March 2023.
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Research Briefing
What next for HS2?
The HS2 leg from Crewe to Manchester was cancelled, but the legislation for it has been reintroduced and might be used for other transport projects.
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Research Briefing
Criminal Justice Bill 2023-24
The Criminal Justice Bill is scheduled to have its second reading on 28 November 2023. This briefing provides background to the Bill, an overview of its main provisions, and analysis of its proposals.
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Research Briefing
Support for UK veterans
This briefing paper details the support available to armed forces veterans in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. This briefing is no longer being updated.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Statement 2023: Reaction
This page provides links to analysis of, and reaction to, the 2023 Autumn Statement from selected think tanks, business groups, political parties and other organisations.
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Research Briefing
Autumn Statement 2023: A summary
A summary of the announcements in the 2023 Autumn Statement and an overview of the latest economic forecasts.
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Research Briefing
Parliament and Northern Ireland, 1921-2021
A briefing on Parliament and Northern Ireland, 1921-2021
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