Research Briefing
Africa in 2023: Economies, power and fear of famine
Economic worries, political uncertainty and insecurity look set to continue in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Finding funding for disability aids
How can constituents find funding for disability equipment like wheelchairs, portable alarms, minor housing adaptions and intermediate care.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Finding funding for schools and pupils
How to approach enquiries where a school or pupil wants additional funding. Part of a series of pages on finding funding for constituents.
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Research Briefing
Shark Fins Bill 2022-23
The Shark Fins Bill 2022-23 is scheduled for Report Stage in the Commons on 20 January 2023.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus business support schemes: Statistics
This paper collates data on the number of applications and total support provided under the UK Government coronavirus business support schemes. The attached excel spreadsheet allows users to view data by Parliamentary constituency and local authority.
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Research Briefing
Can I see your ID? Proving who you are at the polling station
People without an acceptable form of voter ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate to show at the polls.
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Research Briefing
Section 35 of the Scotland Act and vetoing devolved legislation
The UK Government has decided to prevent the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law.
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Research Briefing
The Parole System of England and Wales
Parole is the mechanism by which prisoners serving indeterminate and certain determinate sentences can be released subject to conditions. In England and Wales this system is overseen by the Parole Board.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Budget Bill 2022-23
This Bill will update the budget for Northern Ireland for 2022/23, and approve funding for the first few months of 2023/24.
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Research Briefing
UK-Japan defence agreement 2023
The UK and Japan have signed "the most important defence treaty" between the two countries for over 100 years. What does the agreement mean for UK-Japan defence relations?
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Research Briefing
Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill 2022-23
The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill 2022-23 would allow the Government to set minimum service requirements during strikes in certain sectors.
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Research Briefing
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-23: Bill progress
Ahead of Commons report stage and third reading this paper summarises key developments in relation to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill.
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Research Briefing
Registration and management of sex offenders
Part 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 provides various measures that enable the police in England and Wales to monitor and manage sex offenders living in the local area
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Research Briefing
Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill
This briefing paper provides information on the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill 2022-23, introduced in the House of Commons by Stuart C McDonald MP as a Private Member's Bill on 15 June 2022. The paper lays out the background, content, progress and commentary on the Bill.
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Research Briefing
Turnout at elections
This Library Briefing presents statistics on turnout at elections in the UK, including general, local and European Parliament elections and elections to the devolved administrations.
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