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This is a fast-moving issue and should be read as correct at the date of publication (27.03.20). The Government’s new emergency powers might have consequences for conducting funerals. In particular, there are concerns that the new powers, which were enacted on 25 March, could result in a body being cremated against the wishes of the deceased or their family. Cremation is against the requirements of some religions.
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House of Commons Library briefing paper on NHS maximum waiting time standards.
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The UK's Immigration Rules allow for refugees to be joined in the UK by immediate family members in certain circumstances. Provisions in EU law (the Dublin III Regulation) can also be used to reunite families separated across the EU/UK. The Regulations will cease to apply in the UK after the Brexit 'transition period'. This has given extra impetus to pre-existing calls to widen the scope of the UK's rules.
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This Library Paper has been prepared for Report Stage of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL] 2019-21. No date is yet available for second reading
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This is a fast-moving issue and should be read as correct at the date of publication (25.03.20). Due to Government guidance published following the publication of this article, we are now working to update it. The content here should be read as accurate on 25.03.20. On 20 March 2020, the Chancellor announced the Coronavirus Job
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This is a fast-moving issue and should be read as correct at the date of publication (25.03.20). Sub-Saharan Africa has been behind the global curve for coronavirus infections and deaths. However, in recent days, there has been a sudden rise in cases. This Insight looks at how the virus has spread in sub-Saharan Africa and
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The Coronavirus Bill was introduced to the House of Commons last week. It contains provisions which place time limits on the legislation. This Insight examines those time limits and explains the measures included in the Bill to ensure post-legislative review.
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This note reviews the outcome of House of Lords Constitution Committee’s inquiry into fast-track legislation. It reports how information has been provided to Parliament on bills that have been fast-tracked.
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This Commons Library briefing papers deals with the provisions in the Coronavirus Bill which concern managing the deceased
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This research briefing deals with the provisions in the Coronavirus Bill which concern emergency powers and national security. This briefing paper has been updated to reflect changes made to the Bill in the House of Commons.
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A briefing on the provisions in the Coronavirus Bill 2019-21 concerning powers to waive legal requirements around local authority meetings.
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The Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) Bill 2019-20 is due to have its Committee and remaining stages in the Commons on 24 March.
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This note provides a short overview of the Contingencies Fund and the public spending measures being proposed to deal with the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
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The Coronavirus Bill (Bill 122 of 2019-21) was introduced to the House of Commons on 19 March 2020. The Bill is part of the Government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic and is intended to enable the Government to respond to an emergency situation and manage the effects of a pandemic.
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The Coronavirus Bill includes provisions to expand the availability of video and audio link in criminal court proceedings. It also makes it easier to broadcast civil, family and tribunal proceedings by video or audio link. These provisions, as with the rest of the Bill, are temporary.
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