Research Briefing
This note summarises some of the key points relating to the LIBOR scandal. It looks at issues surrounding public inquiries and at the role and limitations of the FSA’s disciplinary powers.
Research Briefing
This note brings together information about the frozen Arch cru investment funds and the new compensation scheme available for investors.
Research Briefing
The Bill proposes a range of measures in line with the Government’s aim to reduce burdens on businesses and public authorities.
Research Briefing
An update on the amendments to the Bill during its passage through the House of Lords.
Research Briefing
This note provides an overview of Government childcare policies since 2010.
Research Briefing
This note gives an overview of support for childcare under the Labour Government 1997-2010.
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This Research Paper has been produced to inform Second Reading debate on the Consumer Rights Bill, which was introduced to the House of Commons on 23 January 2014 and is due to have its Second Reading on 28 January 2014.
Research Briefing
The latest round of energy price rises has brought increasing focus on the different elements that make up a domestic energy bill and particularly which are responsible for these price rises. This note describes the different component parts of a domestic energy bill and summarises existing estimates of the contribution of each part to current bills and contributions to past bill increases.
Research Briefing
The Immigration Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10 October 2013 and had its Second Reading on 22 October. It is due to have Report stage and Third Reading on 30 January 2014. This Note discusses the main issues debated in Public Bill Committee.
Research Briefing
This paper has been published for the Report Stage debate on the Counter-Terrorism Bill . The bill is wide-ranging but the most contentious provisions relate to pre-charge detention, post charge questioning and inquests and inquiries.
Research Briefing
The fourth and final tranche of the Armed Forces Redundancy Programme was announced on 23 January 2014. Over 11,000 personnel have made redundant since 2011 with a further 1,500 expected in 2014.
Research Briefing
This note describes the background to the Defamation Act 2013 and summarises the main provisions. It also describes the procedural and cost reforms which accompanied the Act.
Research Briefing
This note examines the changes to the control order regime brought about by the introduction of Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures under the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011. It considers the operation of the Act during its first two years, including its effectiveness, criticisms and proposals for change.
Research Briefing
Mrs Sheryll Murray MP came fourth in the ballot for Private Members’ Bills and has introduced the Deep Sea Mining Bill 2013/14 which will receive its have its Report Stage on the 24 January 2014..
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