Insight
Section 35 of the Scotland Act and vetoing devolved legislation
The UK Government has decided to prevent the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Budget Bill 2022-23
This Bill will update the budget for Northern Ireland for 2022/23, and approve funding for the first few months of 2023/24.
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Insight
A century since Irish independence
What is the background to Irish independence and how did it impact the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
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Research Briefing
Counsellors of State Bill 2022-23
A briefing paper on the Counsellors of State [HL] Bill 2022-23
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill 2022-23
A briefing paper on the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill 2022-23
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Insight
Supreme Court judgment on Scottish independence referendum
In a unanimous judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum on Scottish independence. This Insight looks at the Court’s judgment, the legal issues involved and what might happen next.
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Insight
Creating more Counsellors of State
The King has requested that Princess Anne and Prince Edward be made Counsellors of State, so they can act on his behalf if he is absent from the UK.
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Another Northern Ireland Assembly election?
The statutory period to form an Executive runs out just after midnight on Friday 28 October.
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Research Briefing
Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill 2022-23
A Bill briefing on the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill 2022-23, which was introduced first in the House of Lords
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Research Briefing
The Accession of King Charles III
A briefing on the constitutional and ceremonial events surrounding the Accession of King Charles III
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Insight
Scottish independence referendum: role of the Supreme Court
What is the Scottish Government proposing and what are the related legal issues?
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill 2022-2023
This briefing looks at the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill. What it does, questions over whether it breaks international law, why the Government is introducing the Bill, and the reaction to it including from the EU and political parties in Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
How are royal jubilees celebrated in the UK?
June 2022 marks Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. How have previous Royal Jubilees been celebrated?
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Insight
How are royal jubilees celebrated in the UK?
June 2022 marks Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. How have previous Royal Jubilees been celebrated?
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