Research Briefing
How do European Parliamentary elections work?
European Parliament elections take place in the UK on Thursday 23 May. Here we explain the different electoral systems which will be used to determine the outcome of the elections.
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Research Briefing
Contracting out of probation services
This briefing paper charts the implementation of controversial reforms to the probation service.
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Research Briefing
Brexit and air quality
This paper gives an overview of how EU air quality legislation and policy is currently enshrined in the UK legal framework. It sets out the speculation and what is known so far about what could change in respect of air quality following Brexit.
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Research Briefing
Rail passenger rights, compensation & complaints
Both the standard and enhanced Delay Repay compensation schemes have regularly been touted as being more generous to passengers. This is true for many, but there is evidence in this paper to suggest that the shift to Delay Repay from the Passenger’s Charter has left many season ticket holders worse off.
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Research Briefing
Disability Living Allowance mobility component for younger children
This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the lower age limits for the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) mobility components, the rationale for them, and at the position of successive governments. It also gives information on the “Family Fund Mobility Support” pilot scheme.
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Research Briefing
Post-16 Special Educational Needs FAQs
What is the law around post-16 SEND? What are EHC plans? What support can those age 16-25 get? How many receive support? How is it funded? How are disputes handled? How does the system in higher education differ?
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Research Briefing
Local government: alternative models of service delivery
This briefing paper explains new forms of service delivery being implemented by local authorities, including shared services, outsourcing, 'insourcing', local authority trading companies and mutuals.
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Research Briefing
Intimidation of political candidates: Review and recommendations
Abuse and intimidation of elected representatives is increasing. What steps that are being taken to tackle the problem?
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Research Briefing
Local Elections 2019: Spoiler alert
Media stories have suggested voters voiced their dissatisfaction with the state of politics, and particularly the delay to Brexit, by spoiling their ballots in the local elections – is there evidence this was the case?
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Research Briefing
Criminal Injuries Compensation for victims of child abuse
This briefing explains the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme's treatment of victims of child abuse and current areas of reform. It covers England, Scotland and Wales.
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Research Briefing
British Transport Police (BTP)
This paper discusses the British Transport Police (BTP): its operations, how it is overseen and current plans for its reform.
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, April 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. The unemployment rate fell to its lowest rate since 1975 in the latest quarter, following another large fall in unemployment. There was also a large increase in employment, which was almost entirely driven by an increase for those who are self-employed. The employment rate remained at its joint-highest level since comparable records began in 1971. Average pay continued to grow faster than inflation.
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Research Briefing
Is this the longest parliamentary session ever?
On 7 May 2019 the current parliamentary session reached a striking landmark. It became the longest parliamentary session by sitting days since the English Civil War.
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Research Briefing
ESA and PIP reassessments
This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the rules on reassessing Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment claimants. Starting from 29 September 2017, some ESA and UC claimants with the most severe conditions will not have to face reassessment. PIP claimants receiving the highest level of support and whose needs are unlikely to improve may only have a "light touch" review every ten years. The Government also intends to exempt from reassessment PIP claimants over State Pension age, unless they report a change in their needs, from late spring 2019.
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Research Briefing
Gypsies and Travellers
This 2019 briefing provides an overview of the key issues and policies relating to Gypsy and Traveller communities in England. The paper examines a range of issues including: inequalities, racial discrimination, accommodation needs, illegal encampments, health and education outcomes, employment rates, welfare reform and evidence of over-representation in the criminal justice system.
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