Research Briefing
The 2017-19 Government at Westminster: Governing as a minority
This Commons Library Briefing Paper considers the 2017-19 minority Government and the agreement between the Conservative Party and the Democratic Unionist Party.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for economies by European and other states
What economic support have governments given to businesses and individuals to tackle the impact of the coronavirus? This paper looks at the policies put in place by the EU, governments in Europe, the US and other developed countries.
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Research Briefing
Shale gas and fracking
A House of Commons Library Briefing Paper providing an overview of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for shale in the UK, including the latest UK Government moratorium for England, the approach in the devolved Administrations, the regulatory regime (petroleum exploration and development licences, environmental, planning, health and safety), and information on seismic events.
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Research Briefing
Occupational pensions: survivors benefits for cohabitants
Looks at the development of survivors' pensions for opposite sex cohabiting couples, particularly in public service pension schemes, and the impact of recent court judgments
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Powers to direct between burials and cremation
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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Research Briefing
NHS maximum waiting time standards
House of Commons Library briefing paper on NHS maximum waiting time standards.
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Research Briefing
The UK’s refugee family reunion rules: a comprehensive framework?
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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Research Briefing
Commons Library analysis of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL] 2019-21
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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Research Briefing
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: How will it fit with employment law?
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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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Cases, responses and support in sub-Saharan Africa
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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Research Briefing
Coronavirus Bill: Amended time limits and post-legislative review
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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Research Briefing
Fast-track legislation
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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Research Briefing
Coronavirus Bill: Managing the deceased
This Commons Library briefing papers deals with the provisions in the Coronavirus Bill which concern managing the deceased
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus Bill: Emergency powers and national security
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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Research Briefing
Coronavirus Bill: Local authority meetings
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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