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This Commons Library briefing paper provides an overview of recent changes to the law on abortion in Northern Ireland. It covers the changes that were introduced by the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019, as well as the Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020, 2021 and 2022.
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Votes to approve the Supplementary Estimates for 2024/25 will take place on 5 March 2025. These will cover the Government's revised spending plans for this year.
Research Briefing
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-25 will introduce a generational ban on the sale of tobacco, and further regulate vapes and vaping products. This briefing covers the second reading and committee stage of the bill.
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This briefing provides a summary of the development of pre-legislative scrutiny and the draft bills published during the 2015, 2017 and 2019 Parliaments.
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The primary aim of the Crown Estate Bill (Bill 176 of 2024–25) is to remove limitations on the Crown Estate’s borrowing powers and the types of assets if can invest in. It originated in the Lords, where it was amended. The bill will have its remaining stages in the House of Commons on 24 February.
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This briefing provides an introduction to Bahrain's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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This briefing provides an introduction to Qatari politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Government departments and public bodies can consult the public on any policy to inform decision-making. In some cases, they are legally required to consult.
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A bill briefing on the Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Bill 2024-25. This makes provision for Catholics to be eligible to hold the office of Lord High Commissioner, which is the King's representative at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
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This paper provides an overview of the constitutional status and functions of the law officers of the United Kingdom. This includes the law officers of the UK Government and those that advise the three devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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UK aid spending has fallen to 0.5% of gross national income. What has this meant for aid spending, and what plans has the government set out?
Research Briefing
A briefing on unitary local government in England, proposals for creating new unitary authorities, Government policy, historical practice, and academic analysis
Research Briefing
The Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 12 February 2025.
Research Briefing
The Climate and Nature Bill 2024-25 was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024, and its second reading took place on 24 January 2025. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and background information.
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MPs will debate the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill at second reading on Monday 10 February 2025.
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