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Impartial Commons Library briefings going back to 1993, covering parliamentary bills, Commons debates, topical issues and policy.

  • Research Briefing

    The conflict in Sudan

    Friday, 04 September, 2026

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 8 September 2026 on the conflict in Sudan. The debate will be opened by Naushabah Khan MP.

    • Research Briefing
    • Africa
  • Data dashboards,Research Briefing

    Constituency data: Pension Credit claimants

    Friday, 04 September, 2026

    Explore constituency-level data on state pensioners claiming Pension Credit in Great Britain using our interactive dashboard.

    • Data dashboards
    • Research Briefing
    • Pensions
    • Local data
    • Social security
    • Work and incomes data
  • Research Briefing

    e-petition relating to crimes motivated by misogyny and hate crime law

    Friday, 04 September, 2026

    An e-petition about recording crimes motivated by misogyny as hate crimes is being debated in Westminster Hall on 7 September 2026. The debate will be opened by Tony Vaughan MP.

    • Research Briefing
    • Crime
    • Criminal law
    • Equality
  • Research Briefing

    Why does the UK not have a “written” constitution?

    Thursday, 03 September, 2026

    The UK does not have a codified “written” constitution. What are the arguments for and against having one?

    • Research Briefing
    • Government
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    Number 10 North

    Thursday, 03 September, 2026

    The Prime Minister has established No10 North in Manchester as a branch of the new Office for the Prime Minister and Cabinet. What are its responsibilities?

    • Research Briefing
    • Devolution
    • Government
    • Local government
    • Parliament
  • Research Briefing

    The potential merits of reform of the vascular sector

    Thursday, 03 September, 2026

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 10 September 2026 on the potential merits of reform of the vascular sector.

    • Research Briefing
    • Diseases
    • Health services
  • Research Briefing

    Deploying the armed forces in the UK

    Thursday, 03 September, 2026

    This briefing looks at when the armed forces can be deployed in the UK, what they do, and the legal basis.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence policy
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    Defence and civil preparedness: a reading list

    Wednesday, 02 September, 2026

    This briefing provides a list of useful reading and resources on the whole of society approach to defence and security, including some selected international comparisons.

    • Research Briefing
    • Defence policy
  • Research Briefing

    What is a ‘whole of society’ approach to defence and security?

    Wednesday, 02 September, 2026

    What is the government doing to prepare the UK for crisis or conflict?

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Climate change
    • Communities
    • Defence policy
    • Demography
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • EU institutions
    • Further education
    • Government
    • Health services
    • Higher education
    • Industry
    • Institutions
    • International organisations
    • Local government
    • Medicine
    • Rail
    • Roads
    • Schools
    • Work and incomes
  • Research Briefing

    Statistics on small boat Channel crossings

    Wednesday, 02 September, 2026

    Small boat crossings peaked in 2022, when 46,000 people arrived by this unauthorised route. Numbers then fell, rose again, and have most recently declined.

    • Research Briefing
    • Asylum
    • Immigration
  • Research Briefing

    Home defence: A new ‘Home Guard’?

    Wednesday, 02 September, 2026

    The 2025 Strategic Defence Review recommended the government explore options to create a new Reserve-style force to protect critical national infrastructure.

    • Research Briefing
    • Aviation
    • Business
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Government
    • Health services
    • Industry
    • Institutions
    • Rail
    • Roads
    • Transport
  • Research Briefing

    Alcohol licensing: cumulative impact assessments

    Wednesday, 02 September, 2026

    Cumulative impact assessments can limit the number of licensed premises in an area where their density is contributing to crime and disorder

    • Research Briefing
    • Communities
  • Research Briefing

    Home defence: What is the War Book?

    Wednesday, 02 September, 2026

    The government is working on new plans for the country in the event of a military attack. During the 20th century, plans were set out in the War Book.

    • Research Briefing
    • Armed forces
    • Defence policy
    • Government
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and UK national security

    Wednesday, 02 September, 2026

    The government published its national security assessment on Global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security in January 2026. A debate on the assessment, introduced by Adrian Ramsay, is due to take place in Westminster Hall on 3 September 2026.

    • Research Briefing
    • Climate change
    • Defence
    • Environment
    • Farming and fishing
    • International development
    • Security
  • Research Briefing

    FAQ: ADHD statistics (England)

    Wednesday, 02 September, 2026

    Frequently Asked Questions about ADHD statistics in England, including prevalence, waiting lists, and waiting times.

    • Research Briefing
    • Health services

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