Research Briefing
Special visa schemes for Ukrainians
Since early 2022, Ukrainians have been able to take up temporary residence in the UK under Homes for Ukraine and other bespoke visa programmes.
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Research Briefing
Court statistics for England and Wales
Key measures of criminal court workload and performance have not recovered to their pre-pandemic levels. In December 2025 outstanding caseloads in the magistrates’ courts and Crown Courts reached record levels. At the same time HM Courts and Tribunals Service spending on all courts and tribunals has increased.
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Research Briefing
Supreme Court judgment on the meaning of “sex” in the Equality Act 2010: For Women Scotland
The Supreme Court has ruled that references to “sex”, “man” and “woman” in the Equality Act refer to biological sex (a person’s sex at birth).
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Research Briefing
Inheritance Tax : a basic guide
This Commons Library research briefing provides a summary description of the structure of inheritance tax (IHT) and the main reliefs which are available.
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Research Briefing
Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26: Lords amendments
The Commons will consider Lords amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill on 14 April 2026.
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Research Briefing
The law on extreme pornography
Extreme pornography is violent imagery intended to provoke sexual arousal. Amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill would create new offences in this category.
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Research Briefing
Inheritance tax: Current policy and debates
This paper gives a brief summary of the structure of inheritance tax before looking at the debates there have been about the tax in recent years.
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Research Briefing
The Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs
The government has announced that it is establishing a statutory public inquiry into grooming gangs. The inquiry begins work on 13 April 2026.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Problems with parcel deliveries
It is often a retailer’s responsibility to ensure that parcels are delivered safely. Find out more about consumers’ rights in relation to parcel deliveries.
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Research Briefing
Proscribed Terrorist Organisations
The Home Secretary can proscribe organisations believed to be involved in terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000
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Research Briefing
Cryptocurrency donations in UK politics
On 25 March 2026 the Rycroft Review recommended that a moratorium be placed on political donations made in cryptoassets. In a statement following the release of the review, the Government announced that they would bring forward an amendment to the Representation of the People Bill which would do this.
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Research Briefing
British Summer Time
British Summer Time is the UK's seasonal clock change. Find out when and why the clocks change in the spring and autumn, calls for change, and evidence about the effects of daylight saving measures.
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Research Briefing
Victims and Courts Bill 2024-26: Lords Amendments
The Lords amendments for the Victims and Courts Bill will be considered in the Commons on 26 March 2026.
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Research Briefing
The impact of planning on the safety of women and girls
The government's publication of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and the consultation on a new National Planning Policy Framework has focused discussion on the impact of planning on women's safety.
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Research Briefing
Potential merits of mandatory body armour for prison officers
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 3:00pm on 26 March 2026 on the potential merits of mandatory body armour for prison officers. The debate will be opened by Sir Julian Lewis MP.
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