Research Briefing
Bankruptcy: treatment of an inheritance
This briefing paper considers bankruptcy and the treatment of an inheritance.
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Research Briefing
Police powers: Strip searching
This Commons Library briefing paper discusses police powers to conduct "strip searches". It outlines the procedures for conducting strip searches; the available evidence on the use of strip searches; and recent debate about the impact they can have.
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Research Briefing
Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy Bill 2022-23
The Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy Bill 2022-23 is to introduce a new temporary levy on North Sea oil and gas production.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: the lockdown laws
This Library briefing paper explains the types of coronavirus restrictions and requirements that have been imposed by the UK's lockdown laws. Currently no restrictions on domestic movement, gatherings or business opening/service limits are in place in any part of the UK.
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Research Briefing
UK aid for LGBT+ inclusion
UK aid seeks to improve the lives of LGBT+ people globally. The paper sets out the potential effects of the pandemic, and UK aid and diplomatic efforts.
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Research Briefing
Waiving intellectual property rights for Covid-19 vaccines
To meet demand for Covid-19 vaccines, some countries have argued for a waiver on intellectual property rights for vaccines. This paper sets out the debate.
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Research Briefing
Access to transport for disabled people
This paper explains the legislative frameworks and policies that apply to public transport users with disabilities or reduced mobility.
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Research Briefing
Bankruptcy
This briefing paper provides a outline of bankruptcy procedures in England and Wales. It also considers a call for evidence on the personal insolvency framework launched by the Insolvency Service in July 2022.
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Research Briefing
Q&A: Energy efficiency in old houses
This briefing paper answers some commonly asked questions about improving energy efficiency in older domestic buildings. It does not focus on specific issues associated with listed or heritage buildings.
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Research Briefing
Disabled adaptations in leasehold flats and common parts
This paper covers how leaseholders in flats can gain consent to home adaptations. It covers the issue of adaptations in the common parts of residential buildings.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for businesses
An overview of initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Getting people back into work
The coronavirus pandemic has had a substantial impact on the UK labour market. This briefing provides information on the measures that have been put in place to support people back in to work.
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Research Briefing
The UK’s 2022 aid strategy
In May 2022 the Government published its aid strategy. The paper describes the four priorities, how UK aid will be delivered, and the known spending commitments.
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Research Briefing
Main Estimates: Government spending plans for 2022/23
This briefing summarises 2022/23’s Main Estimates, the way in which Parliament approves the Government’s spending plans for the year.
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Research Briefing
Corporate criminal liability in England and Wales
This briefing discusses the circumstances in which corporates can commit crimes in England and Wales, setting out recent developments and proposals for reform.
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