Research Briefing
Autumn Budget 2024: Background briefing
Ahead of the 2024 Autumn Budget on 30 October, this briefing looks at the economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
What rights do grandparents have to see their grandchildren?
What grandparents in England and Wales can do to see their grandchildren if the child’s parents prevent it?
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Research Briefing
Treaty-making and parliamentary scrutiny: recent developments
Parliament has a role in scrutinising the UK Government's treaty-making. This paper explores recent calls for Parliament's role to be expanded.
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Research Briefing
Devolution in Wales: “A process, not an event”
A briefing paper on the devolution settlement in Wales, examining the events which led to the creation of the then National Assembly of Wales in 1999 and the subsequent expansion of the powers of what is now the Senedd (or Welsh Parliament) over the past quarter of a century.
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Research Briefing
Devolution in Scotland: “The settled will”?
A briefing paper on the devolution settlement in Scotland
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Research Briefing
Changes to the Furnished Holiday Lettings tax regime
The government has announced the Furnished Holiday Letting regime will be abolished from 1 April 2025. This briefing discusses the operation of the regime and proposals for change.
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Research Briefing
Nationality and immigration requirements for the UK’s armed forces
This briefing paper outlines the nationality requirements for non-British citizens wishing to join the UK's armed forces. It explores the immigration requirements for non-British personnel and family members of British armed forces personnel, as they apply during service and upon discharge, and related topical issues.
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Research Briefing
Sentences of Imprisonment for Public Protection
IPP sentences were abolished in 2012 but continue to cause controversy. Changes to licence termination arrangements are being phased in from 1 November 2024.
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Research Briefing
Home CCTV systems and data protection law
Constituents sometimes complain to their MPs that a neighbour’s CCTV camera is “intrusive” and ask what the law states.
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Research Briefing
School meals in England during the Covid-19 pandemic
An overview of school meal provision in England during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Research Briefing
Employment Rights Bill 2024-25
This briefing sets out the background, effect and commentary on the Employment Rights Bill 2024-25, listed for second reading on Monday 21 October 2024
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Research Briefing
Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme: the Independent Expert Panel
The Independent Expert Panel considers cases against MPs raised under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme. It can recommend that MPs should be suspended or expelled from the House.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Disputes about special educational needs in England
How to challenge decisions about special educational needs in England.
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Research Briefing
The impact of Georgia’s ‘foreign influence’ law
In May 2024 Georgia adopted legislation governing the transparency of foreign influence which has raised concerns within the EU, the US and NATO.
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