The United Kingdom constitution – a mapping exercise
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
The Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill was amended at third reading in the Lords. This Note discusses the changes, which covered the size of the Assembly, the Civil Service Commissioners for Northern Ireland, and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: amendments (177KB PDF)
The Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013-14 was not amended during its passage through the Commons, nor in the Lords until third reading. The content of the Bill as introduced was described in Research Paper 13/38. The debates as the Bill progressed are listed on the Bills before Parliament webpage. This Note discusses the amendments made at third reading in the Lords. The Bill returns to the Commons on 12 March 2014.
Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill: amendments (177KB 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?