Research Briefing
China has been accused of conducting state-threat activities in the UK such as industrial espionage, cyber-attacks, and spying on politicians. The UK Government has responded by passing new legislation to counter state threats, while still trying to pursue stronger economic relations with China.
Research Briefing
The number of homicides in the UK has fallen since its 2002/03 peak, which reflects global trends. There were around 570 homicides in England and Wales in 2023/24.
Research Briefing
A debate on the impact of foreign interference on security, trade and democracy is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 11 December 2025. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by James MacCleary MP
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on protecting children from domestic abuse will take place on Thursday 27 November. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Richard Quigley MP.
Debate Pack
A debate on a motion on an injury in service award will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 20 November 2025. The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Tom Morrison MP.
Research Briefing
The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill will have third reading in the Lords on 17 November 2025 and returns to the Commons on 19 November.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 4:30pm on 17 November 2025 on an e-petition relating to penalties for offences arising from social media posts. The debate will be opened by Jamie Stone MP.
Insight
The government has announced stronger release checks for prisoners and a review into prisoners released in error, after several high-profile incidents.
Debate Pack
The government is concerned that the cost to tax payers for policing football matches is too high and is exploring ways to address this.
Research Briefing
A briefing for the final parliamentary stage of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26.
Research Briefing
Knife crime is a crime involving an object with a blade or sharp instrument. This briefing presents and analyses statistics on knife crime in England and Wales.
Research Briefing
The Sentencing Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 2 September 2025 and is scheduled for report stage on 29 October 2025.
Research Briefing
The Victims and Courts Bill is scheduled to have its report stage and third reading in the House of Commons on 27 October 2025.
Research Briefing
Information on knife crime in England and Wales: possession offences, rules for retailers and efforts to prevent serious violence.
Research Briefing
This briefing examines how public spending is allocated and lists some of the resources for working out the amounts that have gone to local areas.
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