Research Briefing
The backstop explained
One of the major Brexit issues MPs are as yet unable to agree on is the ‘backstop’. Here we look at what the backstop is, if it’s likely to be used, and if the UK can then exit from it.
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Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill [HL] (2017-19)
The Government introduced a Bill into the House of Lords in May 2018 to reform the Courts and Tribunals system in (predominantly) England and Wales. This paper sets out the key provisions and issues raised by the Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill [HL] 2017-19.
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Research Briefing
People claiming unemployment benefits by constituency, November 2018
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.
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Research Briefing
What does the Withdrawal Agreement say about citizens’ rights?
What do the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration on the framework for future relations say about citizens’ rights after Brexit?
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Research Briefing
Brexit: Article 50 TEU at the CJEU
Can Article 50 TEU be unilaterally revoked? This briefing paper considers the Advocate General's opinion and the CJEU's judgment in the Wightman case, and what implications the CJEU's judgment has for the United Kingdom.
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Research Briefing
Democratic Republic of Congo: December 2018 update
Two years later than scheduled, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set finally to hold national elections on 23 December. Joseph Kabila, who many feared would never relinquish power, is now poised to stand down as president. So, will this be a turning-point for a country that has experienced violence and instability for decades? The omens do not look good – there is a real risk that the elections could destabilise the country further.
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Research Briefing
Brexit and the economy: Government analysis of the long-term impact
How could Brexit affect the economy? And what did the Government’s analysis of the potential impact over the long-term show? Here we answer these questions.
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Research Briefing
Withdrawal Agreement: The financial settlement
The UK-EU financial settlement is currently estimated at a cost of around £35-£39 billion. Here we look at what that covers, and what might happen it there is no-deal.
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Research Briefing
Draft Public Service Ombudsman Bill
This House of Commons Library Briefing Paper looks at the Draft Public Service Ombudsman Bill, published by the Cabinet Office on 5 December 2016, which would create a Public Service Ombudsman for UK reserved matters and public services delivered solely in England.
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Research Briefing
Fisheries Management in the UK
The UK is in the process of negotiating its exit from the EU, and as part of that the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This paper provides an overview of how fisheries are currently managed in the UK within the CFP.
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Research Briefing
Brexit deal: Economic analyses
What are the ways in which Brexit could affect the economy? And what do studies of the potential impact of Brexit on the economy over the short- and long-term show? This briefing answers these questions and provides summaries of the Government's and Bank of England's economic analyses of Brexit, including the assumptions and scenarios used.
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Research Briefing
A Quick Guide to the Railways
This paper provides a brief outline of the GB rail industry, including the bodies responsible for delivering services, how new schemes are chosen and financed.
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Research Briefing
Russian intelligence services and special forces
Russian intelligence services hit the front pages to an unprecedented degree in October 2018
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Research Briefing
Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster
This House of Commons Library briefing paper outlines the background to the need for a major refurbishment of the Palace of Westminster. A draft bill has been published. It provides for the oversight of the Restoration and Renewal (R&R) Programme and requires parliamentary approval of restoration works before they can begin. A Joint Committee has been appointed to scrutinise the draft bill.
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Research Briefing
Brexit and the “meaningful vote”: The Final Countdown?
Next week, the House of Commons will begin five days of debate which will conclude with “the meaningful vote”.
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