Research Briefing
Data Protection Bill [HL] 2017-19: Committee Stage Report
Commons Library Committee Stage Report on the Data Protection Bill [HL] 2017-19
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Research Briefing
Sanctions against Russia – in brief
With the alleged chemical weapons deployment in Syria and the poisoning incident in Salisbury, pressure has increased for further sanctions against Russia. But what measures are already in place?
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Research Briefing
Badger Culling in England
The Government is committed to eradicating bovine TB and sees badger culling as central to this. Badger culling has taken place in England since 2011, firstly as pilots and then as a part of a wider bovine TB eradication strategy. Controlled shooting of badgers was trialed in Gloucestershire and Somerset in 2013 and 2014. In 2015, a badger cull continued in these two areas and was extended to a third area in Dorset. In 2016 the cull was extended to 7new areas, and 11 more were added in 2017.
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Research Briefing
The National Minimum Wage: rates and enforcement
A briefing paper on National Minimum Wage rates and enforcement; part of a wider series on the National Minimum Wage.
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Research Briefing
Modernising the Army’s armoured vehicles
The UK Army's armoured fighting vehicles fleet is to be refreshed. This Commons Library briefing paper looks at Challenger and Warrior upgrades, Ajax and the MIV and MRV-P programmes
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Research Briefing
Parliament’s engagement with the public
This Commons Library Briefing Paper examines Parliament’s engagement with the public and explores the extent to which it is or could be underpinned by a procedural justice framework.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: Gibraltar update
Gibraltar has enjoyed a unique status as a UK external territory within the EU - how will it be dealt with in the Brexit negotiations?
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Research Briefing
Comparison of homelessness duties in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
A comparison of the legal frameworks for assisting homeless people in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland. In this devolved policy area, divergent approaches are emerging from the four nations.
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Research Briefing
NHS Winter Pressures in England, 2017/18
NHS winter data on demand, pressures and performance in England, including waiting times, ambulance handover delays, bed occupancy, norovirus, NHS 111, and delayed discharges.
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Research Briefing
Economic Indicators, April 2018
Analysis of the latest key UK and international economic indicators.
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Research Briefing
Members’ pay and expenses and ministerial salaries 2017/18
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper sets out the current rates of Members' pay and ministerial salaries. It provides background to recent changes. It also notes changes in the rules relating to and budget limits for Members' expenses since 2010.
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Research Briefing
Direct taxes: rates and allowances 2018/19
This paper sets out direct tax rates and principal tax allowances for the 2018/19 tax year, as announced in the Autumn Budget on 22 November 2017. The paper outlines the conditions necessary for eligibility for these tax allowances, and provides a summary of the general tax position in straightforward cases.
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Research Briefing
Civil Liability Bill [HL] 2017-19
The Civil Liability Bill [HL] 2017-19 was introduced into the House of Lords on 20 March 2018 as HL Bill 90. It is a Government Bill which would make provision about whiplash claims and the personal injury discount rate. It is sponsored by Lord Keen of Elie for the Ministry of Justice.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: Devolution and legislative consent
How the legislative consent convention works in the context of Brexit and devolution.
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Research Briefing
EU referendum and alleged breaches of election law (Emergency Debate)
Tom Brake MP has secured the leave of the House for an emergency debate on security of elections and referendums. This has followed continued coverage of the use of personal data by Cambridge Analytica for political campaigning, and allegations of breaches of rules on referendum spending limits during the 2016 referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU. The Cambridge Analytica case relates to data protection and possible illegal use of personal data. It has at the same time raised concerns about transparency in electoral campaigning.
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