Research Briefing
Removal of the ‘MP filter’ for victims’ PHSO complaints
A measure that removes the ‘MP filter’ for victim complaints to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman came into force on 29 January 2025.
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Insight
Removal of the ‘MP filter’ for victims’ PHSO complaints
A measure that removes the ‘MP filter’ for victim complaints to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman came into force on 29 January 2025.
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Research Briefing
The law officers: a constitutional and functional overview
This paper provides an overview of the constitutional status and functions of the law officers of the United Kingdom. This includes the law officers of the UK Government and those that advise the three devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Debate Pack
LGBT+ History Month
A general debate on LGBT+ History Month is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on 13 February 2025.
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Research Briefing
Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL]
The Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 12 February 2025.
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Research Briefing
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2024-25
MPs will debate the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill at second reading on Monday 10 February 2025.
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Debate Pack
Closure of high street services in rural areas
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the closure of high street services in rural areas on Wednesday 5th February at 9:30am.
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Research Briefing
Oaths of Allegiance
An updated briefing paper on oaths of allegiance taken by senior office holders in the UK. This includes the Parliamentary Oath taken by MPs and peers and the judicial oath taken by judges.
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Debate Pack
Gambling harms
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on gambling harms on 5 February 2025. The debate will be opened by Alex Ballinger MP.
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Research Briefing
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-25
The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-25 makes provisions to identify, prevent and deter fraud and error, and enable the recovery of debt, both in the public sector and in the benefits system.
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Research Briefing
Medical use of cannabis
Cannabis is a controlled drug in the UK. Cannabis-based medicines can be prescribed by specialist doctors, but few such medicines have product licences.
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Constituency casework
Honours: refusal and removal
Constituents may approach their MP stating that the holder of an honour should have this removed, due to their conduct. An MP can't arrange this, but can explain the process and perhaps support a campaign. A further Casework Article covers the process of nomination and award of honours.
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Constituency casework
Honours: Nomination and award
Constituents may write to their MP requesting that someone be nominated or asking for support for a nomination. An MP may make a nomination, as with any member of the public. The MP would have to be familiar with the work or voluntary role the candidate is carrying out.
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Debate Pack
Potential merits of a Youth Mobility Scheme between the EU and the UK
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of a Youth Mobility Scheme between the EU and the UK on 29 January 2025, led by Sarah Olney MP.
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Debate Pack
Creative Industries
A general debate on creative industries is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Monday 27 January 2025.
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