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Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill

Tuesday, 29 January, 2019

The Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill [HL] would create a framework to enable law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to apply to a UK court for an ‘overseas production order’ requiring a person (in practice, generally a communications service provider or ‘CSP’) in a foreign jurisdiction to produce or grant access to electronic data for the purposes of investigating and prosecuting serious crime. An application would only be granted if the judge was satisfied that the data was likely to be of substantial value to the criminal proceedings or investigations for which it was sought, and that it would be in the public interest.
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General Election 2017: full results and analysis

Tuesday, 29 January, 2019

This briefing paper contains detailed results and analysis of the 2017 General Election, held on 8th June. It provides election results by party & constituency, as well as analysis of voter trends, MP characteristics, and more.
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An introduction to defence procurement

Monday, 28 January, 2019

This Commons Library briefing explains some of the core aspects of defence procurement including sovereign capabilities, single source contracting and the regulatory framework.
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The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill 2017-19

Friday, 25 January, 2019

The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill 2017-19 was published on 20 December 2018 and its First Reading in the House of Commons took place that day. MPs will next consider the Bill at Second Reading, which will take place on Wednesday 16 January 2019.
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Crossrail 2

Wednesday, 23 January, 2019

This paper provides information on the proposed Crossrail 2 project, including the latest information around its funding and expected timeline for completion.
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Crossrail (Elizabeth Line)

Wednesday, 23 January, 2019

This paper provides information on the Crossrail project, including the latest information around its costs and expected timeline for completion.
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European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 3) Bill 2017-19

Wednesday, 23 January, 2019

Yvette Cooper presented a Private Member's bill, the European Union (No. 3) Bill 2017-19, on Monday 21 January 2019. The Bill would create a legal mechanism whereby the House of Commons can instruct the Prime Minister to ask the European Council for an extension to Article 50 in the absence of an approval resolution for an exit deal from the EU.
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People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, December 2018

Tuesday, 22 January, 2019

This paper provides figures for the number of people claiming unemployment benefits (the “claimant count”) by parliamentary constituency, as well as a summary of the latest labour market statistics for the UK as a whole.
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Cool conflicts in Russia’s near neighbourhood

Monday, 21 January, 2019

For many former Soviet States, proximity to a resurgent Russia has given rise to territorial conflicts and thousands of deaths. This paper looks at the areas of conflict, the causes of the conflicts, Russia's role and international attempts to broker peace.
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Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill 2017-19

Monday, 21 January, 2019

The Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill 2017-19 (HC Bill 219) was published on Wednesday 6 June 2018. Consideration of Lords amendments by the House of Commons is scheduled for 22 January 2019
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Tenant Fees Bill 2017-19: update on progress in Parliament

Monday, 21 January, 2019

The Tenant Fees Bill will abolish most upfront fees for tenants in England and cap security deposits at the equivalent of five weeks’ rent where the annual rent is less than £50,000. This paper provides background to the Bill, including information on current practice in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It explains the Bill's provisions and summarises reactions from tenants, landlords and letting agents. This paper has been updated to include issues raised during Public Bill Committee and subsequent Parliamentary stages. Consideration of Lords amendments is scheduled to take place on 23 January 2019.
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European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Bill 2017-19

Friday, 18 January, 2019

Nick Boles MP presented a Private Members Bill on Tuesday 15 January 2019 to require the Government to request an extension to the Article 50 Brexit process in certain circumstances. This paper explains how this Bill proposes to give Parliament greater control over the Government's negotiations with the European Union. This Bill is expected to be superseded on Monday 21 January 2019 by another Bill in the name of Yvette Cooper, but which does not provide a statutory role for the Liaison Committee.
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Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill 2017-19

Thursday, 17 January, 2019

This briefing paper analyses the Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill 2017-19. The Bill is one of a series of 'Brexit Bills' intended to adjust UK legislation in preparation for Brexit. The aim is to allow the UK to maintain reciprocal healthcare arrangements with the EU and its Member States post-Brexit.
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VAT : European law on VAT rates

Thursday, 17 January, 2019

All Member States have limited discretion in setting VAT rates under EU VAT law. This note discusses the development of European law in this area, and the implications this has for the UK setting its own VAT rates.
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Somalia: January 2019 update

Thursday, 17 January, 2019

Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed (known as Farmajo) was elected Somalia's president by parliament on 8 February 2017. During the campaign he promised to renew the fight against corruption and suggested that he would be open to talks with al-Shabaab. He came into office with a reputation for competence. However, two years on, this reputation is being severely tested.

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