Research Briefing
Knife crime statistics England and Wales
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.
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Debate Pack
Ageing community and end of life care
A general debate on ageing community and end of life care is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 30 October 2025. The subject for the debate was determined by the Backbench Business Committee.
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Research Briefing
Sentencing Bill
The Sentencing Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 2 September 2025 and is scheduled for report stage on 29 October 2025.
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Research Briefing
Immigration and the ECHR
What effect does the European Convention on Human Rights – in particular Article 8 ECHR on family life – have on the UK's immigration system?
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Research Briefing
Victims and Courts Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
The Victims and Courts Bill is scheduled to have its report stage and third reading in the House of Commons on 27 October 2025.
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Research Briefing
Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26
The "Hillsborough Law" would create a duty of candour for public officials and introduce parity of representation for bereaved families at inquests.
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Debate Pack
Black History Month
There will be a general debate on Black History Month on Thursday 23 October 2025. The debate will take place in the House of Commons Chamber.
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Research Briefing
Ethnic diversity in politics and public life
In 2024/25, 16% of the UK population was from a minority ethnic background. How is this reflected in politics and public life?
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Research Briefing
How is child maintenance calculated?
This briefing sets out how the Child Maintenance Service calculates the amount of maintenance payable under the 2012 statutory scheme.
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Research Briefing
Children, young people and the built environment
The children, young people and the built environment briefing sets out the challenges facing children and young people in accessing formal and informal play spaces. It highlights the opportunities offered through the built environment by focusing on a child-centred place-based approach to design and development. The briefing highlights the wider benefits this brings for health, well-being and the realisation of vibrant, sustainable communities.
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Research Briefing
Knives, offensive weapons and serious violence
Information on knife crime in England and Wales: possession offences, rules for retailers and efforts to prevent serious violence.
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Debate Pack
Independent Review of the Criminal Courts: Part 1
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts: Part 1 at 2:30pm on 14 October 2025. The debate will be opened by Sir Jeremy Wright MP.
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Research Briefing
The death of a monarch
The death of a monarch – and the accession of a new sovereign – involves the Cabinet, the Privy Council, Parliament, Buckingham Palace and the Church of England. This paper outlines the historical precedents for events that follow a demise of the crown.
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Research Briefing
Public spending in local areas
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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Debate Pack
E-petitions relating to support and accommodation for asylum seekers
Two e-petitions relating to support and accommodation for asylum seekers are being debated in Westminster Hall at 4:30pm on 20 October 2025.
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