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    An online e-petition session, prompted by e-petition 300118, “Revoke the TV licence using legislation”

    Tuesday, 23 February, 2021

    An online e-petition session, prompted by e-petition 300118, “Revoke the TV licence using legislation”, is scheduled for Monday 1 March at 4.30 pm. The session will be led by Jonathan Gullis MP.

    • Research Briefing
    • Press and media
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    Uber at the Supreme Court: Who is a worker?

    Monday, 22 February, 2021

    What does the judgment mean for the drivers and what may happen next?

    • Research Briefing
    • Courts
    • Work and incomes
  • Research Briefing

    Support for disabled students in higher education in England

    Monday, 22 February, 2021

    The number of students in higher education with a known disability is increasing, but disabled students remain an underrepresented group and concerns have been expressed about the support provided for these students.

    • Research Briefing
    • Disability
    • Education
    • Higher education
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    Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill 2019-2021: Lords Amendments

    Friday, 19 February, 2021

    The House of Commons considered Lords amendments to the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill 2019-2021 on 27 January 2021. This short briefing explains the amendments made to the Bill by the House of Lords, relevant Committee recommendations, and developments during Ping Pong.

    • Research Briefing
    • Civil law
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
    • Defence
    • Institutions
    • Security
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    The Office of the Chief Coroner

    Friday, 19 February, 2021

    This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the creation and implementation of the office of the Chief Coroner for England and Wales and the role of the Chief Coroner

    • Research Briefing
    • Communities
    • Justice
  • Research Briefing

    Coroners’ investigations and inquests

    Friday, 19 February, 2021

    This Commons Library briefing paper deals with coroners' investigations and inquests in England and Wales.

    • Research Briefing
    • Communities
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    The movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland

    Thursday, 18 February, 2021

    A 90-minute online e-petition session on 'The movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland' is scheduled for Monday 22 February 2021 from 4:30-6:00pm. This petition was started by Arlene Foster, the First Minister of Northern Ireland, and the session will be led by Elliot Colburn MP.

    • Research Briefing
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
    • International organisations
    • International trade
    • Brexit
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    Establishing the National Institute for Health Protection

    Wednesday, 17 February, 2021

    Most functions confirmed to be moving to the NIHP relate to either managing the current Covid-19 outbreak or preparations for future epidemics and emergencies.

    • Research Briefing
    • Diseases
    • Health services
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    Myanmar: Military takeover and international response

    Tuesday, 16 February, 2021

    What triggered the military takeover and how can the international community respond?

    • Research Briefing
    • International organisations
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    Brexit and financial services

    Tuesday, 16 February, 2021

    What does Brexit mean for financial services? This briefing reviews progress and possibilities – from the 2018 Political Declaration to preparations for Brexit with no deal.

    • Research Briefing
    • EU law and treaties
    • Finance
    • Brexit
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    Coronavirus: Separated Families and Contact with Children in Care FAQs (UK)

    Monday, 15 February, 2021

    This paper provides brief information in response to some key questions regarding the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on separated families, maintenance arrangements and access to children.

    • Research Briefing
    • Children and families
    • Civil law
    • Diseases
    • Covid-19
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    Planning: change of use

    Friday, 12 February, 2021

    Certain changes of use can be done without planning permission, using what are known as permitted development rights (PDRs). This briefing formerly explained use classes and PDRs, examined recent changes and looked in depth at the controversy surrounding the PDR for change of use from office to residential accommodation.

    • Research Briefing
    • Planning
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    NHS hospital car parking policies in the UK

    Thursday, 11 February, 2021

    This Library Briefing sets out policies on NHS hospital parking charges in the UK, how much is raised, and UK Government commitments to abolish charges for certain groups.

    • Research Briefing
    • Health services
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    Stimulating housing supply – Government initiatives (England)

    Thursday, 11 February, 2021

    This briefing paper summarises the main Government initiatives since 2015 aimed at increasing housing supply in England, aside from planning measures. The 2019 Government is continuing, and building on many of these initiatives.

    • Research Briefing
    • Home ownership
    • Housing and planning
    • Rented housing
    • Housing supply
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    The retention and disclosure of criminal records

    Wednesday, 10 February, 2021

    This note sets out the rules in England and Wales governing the retention and disclosure of conviction and non-conviction information held on the Police National Computer and the Police National Database.

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    • Criminal law
    • Police

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