Research Briefing
Loot boxes in video games
When players open a loot box in a video game they get a random item. Some liken loot boxes to gambling, although they aren't covered by gambling regulation.
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Research Briefing
Media Bill: progress of the Bill
The Media Act 2024 has received Royal Assent, but most of its provisions are not yet in force.
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Research Briefing
Maintaining and funding war memorials
There are estimated to be over 100,000 war memorials in the UK. This paper collates some useful resources for individuals seeking information on funding, maintenance and other war memorial related questions.
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Research Briefing
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill
The Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill would create a new offence of unauthorised entry to designated football matches in England and Wales.
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Debate Pack
The impact of smartphones and social media on children
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of smartphones and social media on children on 14 May 2024 at 9:30am.
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Debate Pack
The BBC mid-term charter review
The BBC’s mid-term charter review will be debated in the House of Commons on Thursday 9 May 2024.
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Debate Pack
Impact of import and export controls on the sport horse industry
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of import and export controls on the sport horse industry on Tuesday 30 April 2024 at 11am.
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Research Briefing
Football Governance Bill
The Football Governance Bill would establish an independent regulator for the men's game in England.
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Debate Pack
Gambling advertising in sport
A debate on gambling advertising in sport will take place in Westminster Hall scheduled for Wednesday 13 March 2024, from 2:30pm. Ronnie Cowan MP will open the debate.
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Research Briefing
Football governance – time for change?
This Briefing looks at plans to legislate for an independent regulator for English football.
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Debate Pack
Trends in funding levels for youth services
There will be a debate on trends in funding levels for youth services on Wednesday 28 February at 9:30am. This debate will be held in Westminster Hall and will be led by Rachel Hopkins MP.
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Debate Pack
The Government’s role in upholding the impartiality of BBC news coverage
A Westminster Hall debate on the Government's role in upholding the impartiality of BBC news coverage is scheduled for 27 February 2024 at 2.30pm. The debate will be led by Sir Michael Ellis MP.
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Debate Pack
E-petition debate on financial risk checks for gambling
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 26 February 2024 on e-petition 649894 and financial risk checks for gambling. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Petitions Committee, and the debate will be opened by Christina Rees MP.
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Research Briefing
General election television debates
Party leader debates have been broadcast during UK general elections since 2010. This briefing sets out the history of the debates and negotiations around them.
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Debate Pack
Preventing misinformation and disinformation in online filter bubbles
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on preventing misinformation and disinformation in online filter bubbles on 16 January 2024 at 2.30pm. The debate will be led by John Penrose MP.
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