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The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse and background

Thursday, 11 August, 2016

This briefing concerns the establishment of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, a statutory Inquiry which formally opened in July 2015. This Inquiry replaced the previous, non-statutory, Inquiry set up in July 2014 which saw both of its Chairs resign; on 4 August 2016, Justice Goddard resigned as the Chair of the statutory inquiry and on 11 August it was announced that Professor Alexis Jay would be the new Chair.
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Chemicals Regulation

Thursday, 11 August, 2016

A House of Commons Library Briefing Paper concerning the regulation of chemicals. There are many pieces of legislation that govern the regulation of chemicals, the majority of these originating from the European Union. This briefing will focus on the main regulations, giving details on what they cover.
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Dangerous Dogs

Thursday, 11 August, 2016

An overview of dangerous dogs legislation.
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Constituency Casework: Judicial Review

Wednesday, 10 August, 2016

Judicial review is a procedure that enables individuals to challenge the legality of decisions, acts and omissions of public bodies. This constituency casework briefing is designed to provide an introduction to the procedure.
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Water bills: affordability and support for household customers

Tuesday, 09 August, 2016

This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper examines the issue of water affordability. It includes statistics and analysis of the cost of customer bills; discussion of affordability and vulnerability; and information on the help that is available for customers struggling to pay. It also discusses the economic regulation of the industry as well as actions of the UK Government since 2009.
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Mesothelioma: civil court claims

Tuesday, 09 August, 2016

This note provides an overview of civil court claims for mesothelioma.
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Honours for political service

Thursday, 04 August, 2016

This Note has been replaced. Updated content is available in Briefing Paper SN02832.
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Brexit and UK immigration and asylum policy: a reading list

Tuesday, 02 August, 2016

This reading list collates some recent commentary on the implications of the EU referendum vote for future UK immigration and asylum policy, and links to some related Library briefings.
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Economic Indicators, August 2016

Tuesday, 02 August, 2016

July 2016 saw the publication of a range of economic data covering the period immediately prior to the EU referendum, and some early indicators of the economic situation following the referendum result.
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Brexit: some legal and constitutional issues and alternatives to EU membership

Thursday, 28 July, 2016

This paper considers how the UK will leave the EU, some legal and constitutional issues, and possible alternatives to EU membership. What is the process for leaving the EU? Will the UK join a different grouping of states or go it alone? Will EU or UK citizens or businesses have any vested rights?
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The Supreme Court on Devolution

Wednesday, 27 July, 2016

This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper provides information on the Supreme Court's role in devolution. The paper explains how cases on devolution reach the Supreme Court and summarises some of the most important cases since 2009.
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Impacts of immigration on population and the economy

Monday, 25 July, 2016

This note looks at the impacts of immigration on different aspects of the economy and society, including population growth, employment, earnings, public services and the public finances.
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A Public Service Ombudsman for the UK

Monday, 25 July, 2016

This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper looks at the Government's proposal to bring forward a draft bill for a public service ombudsman which will provide a unified ombudsman service for UK reserved matters and public services delivered solely in England. It also looks at the existing ombudsman landscape for public services across the UK.
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Israel and the Palestinians: no through road?

Friday, 22 July, 2016

This Commons Library briefing paper has been archived as it no longer offers up-to-date information. However, we have published other papers which may be of interest.
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Commons Library Analysis: Energy: The Renewables Obligation

Friday, 22 July, 2016

The Renewables Obligation has provided financial support for large scale renewable electricity. Some elements of the scheme have already closed and it will close in 2017 as part of Electricty Market Reform, to be replaced by Contracts for Difference.

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