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 Note examines the Commission's recommendations and subsequent consideration of the report by the House of Commons. Details of the Government's response to the report are also given.
The Arbuthnott report and Scottish elections (165KB PDF)
This Note examines the Commission’s recommendations and subsequent consideration of the report by the House of Commons. Details of the Government’s response to the report are also given.
The Arbuthnott report and Scottish elections (165KB PDF)
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
This list notes the number of by-elections by session since 1945-46 together with a list of the the successful candidates in by-elections since 2005.
Elections use many technical terms. This briefing gives a glossary of election related terms.