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 outlines the background to, content of, and moves to implement the agreement reached at Hillsborough Castle between the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Fein on 4 February 2010. The full text of the Agreement is included as an appendix to the note.
The Hillsborough Agreement (176KB PDF)
This note outlines the background to, content of, and moves to implement the agreement reached at Hillsborough Castle between the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Fein on 4 February 2010. The full text of the Agreement is included as an appendix to the note.
This note is no longer being updated. For further information please see the Library briefing paper Devolution in Northern Ireland, 1998-2018.
The Hillsborough Agreement (176KB PDF)
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
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?
What taxes can regional mayors raise and could this change with a new Prime Minister?