Research Briefing
Deregulation Bill: Committee Stage Report
The Bill proposes a range of measures in line with the Government’s aim to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses and public authorities.
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Research Briefing
High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill 2013-14
This paper has been prepared for the House of Commons Second Reading stage of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill, scheduled for 28 April.
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Research Briefing
Roads: HGV road user levy
This note provides information on the implementation of the HGV road user levy, to be introduced in the UK from 1 April 2014.
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Research Briefing
Roads: 30 mph repeater signs
This note explains the law regarding the use of 30 mph repeater signs in urban areas.
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Research Briefing
Deregulation Bill
The Bill proposes a range of measures in line with the Government’s aim to reduce burdens on businesses and public authorities.
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Research Briefing
Buses: grants and subsidies
This note summarises the different types of government financial support for bus services in England, including Bus Service Operators’ Grant, the Green Bus Fund and the Better Bus Areas Fund.
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Research Briefing
High Speed Rail (Preparation) Act 2013
In the 2013 Queen’s Speech the Government announced a ‘paving bill’ to authorise further spending on preparation for the HS2 project. This note covers the Parliamentary stages of the paving bill through to Royal Assent on 21 November 2013.
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Research Briefing
Immigration Bill
The Immigration Bill would significantly reduce migrants’ rights of appeal; restrict access to services including private rented accommodation, bank accounts and NHS services by reference to immigration status; establish new arrangements for investigating sham marriages and examining persons departing the UK; and make various other changes related to immigration controls.
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Research Briefing
Motorcycles: licences and tests
This note explains the law related to motorcycle rider licensing, including the changes introduced in the UK by virtue of European Directives.
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Research Briefing
Roads: speed cameras
This note outlines the legislative basis for speed cameras, the types of cameras in use and includes information on their funding. It also discusses issues surrounding their efficacy.
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Research Briefing
Driving: alcohol
This note sets out the offences associated with driving and drinking and the policies of successive governments.
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Research Briefing
Shipping: HM Coastguard
This note looks at the changes to the Coastguard service over the past few years and the recent privatisation of helicopter Search and Rescue.
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Research Briefing
Crime and Courts Bill [HL]: Committee Stage Report
The Crime and Courts Bill would, amongst other things, establish a new National Crime Agency, change the law on self defence for householders defending themselves from intruders, make changes to community sentences and immigration appeal rights and introduce a new drug driving offence. The Government made a number of substantive amendments in Committee, including on bailiffs, proceeds of crime and extradition.
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Research Briefing
Railways: EU policy
This note gives an overview of the development of a common European railways policy towards the long-aspired to goal of a single European Railway Area.
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Research Briefing
HGV Road User Levy Bill: Committee Stage Report
This Bill would provide for the introduction of an HGV road user levy from April 2014.
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