The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
This Commons Library briefing paper has been archived as it no longer offers up-to-date information. However, we have published other papers which may be of interest.
Israel and the Palestinians: no through road? (95KB PDF)
This Commons Library briefing paper has been archived as it no longer offers up-to-date information. However, we have published other papers which may be of interest.
The Occupied Palestinian Territories: recent developments replaces and updates a former paper:
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Israel and the Palestinians: no through road? (95KB PDF)
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
This paper provides a timeline of the major events in the Ukraine-Russia conflict since the 2022 Russian invasion.
The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2024-26 was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 October 2025. It was carried over to the 2026-27 session and is due to be considered by a Committee of the Whole House on 19 and 20 October 2026