Lyings in State

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This Standard Note gives a history of lying in state from antiquity, and looks at occasions where people have lain in state in the last 200 years.

Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme: The Independent Expert Panel

The Independent Expert Panel determines cases against MPs and appeals under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme; and appeals under the MPs’ Code of Conduct.
- House of Commons
- Parliament
MPs’ changes of party allegiance in the House of Commons since 1979

This list notes when an MP has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent Member. Instances of MPs losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.
- House of Commons
- Parliament
The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise

A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.