Research Briefing
Regulation of will writers
This research briefing considers arguments for and against statutory regulation of will writing services
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Research Briefing
Prisoners’ voting rights
This House of Commons Briefing Paper analyses the debate over the voting rights of prisoners since May 2015, it also includes a concise summary of the main developments before May 2015.
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Research Briefing
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill 2022-2023
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill would end Troubles-related legal proceedings and give conditional immunity to those cooperating with investigations by a new independent commission
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Research Briefing
Financial provision when a relationship ends
This Commons Library research briefing deals with the law in England and Wales and relates to the division of a couple’s property and income when their relationship breaks down.
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Constituency casework
Criminal records
How long do the police retain criminal records, how can they be deleted, and what is a criminal records check?
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Debate Pack
Management culture at Post Office Ltd
A general debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall on the management culture at Post Office Ltd. The debate will take place on the 13th July and will be opened by Marion Fellows MP.
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Debate Pack
Metropolitan Police investigation into the murder of Stephen Lawrence
There will be a debate on the Metropolitan Police investigation into the murder of Stephen Lawrence in Westminster Hall. This debate will take place on 12 July 2023 at 14:30 and will be led by Clive Efford MP.
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Research Briefing
Illegal Migration Bill: Lords stages and amendments
What changes did the House of Lords make to the Illegal Migration Bill?
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Research Briefing
Asylum accommodation: hotels, vessels and large-scale sites
A lack of bedspaces has led to hotels being used as contingency asylum accommodation. To reduce reliance on hotels, the Home Office is trying to increase accommodation supply, including by establishing large-scale accommodation sites on government owned land and procuring accommodation barges and other types of vessel.
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Debate Pack
Criminalisation of victims of violence against women from ethnic minority and migrant communities
There will be a debate on ethnic minority and migrant victims of violence against women and girls and the criminal justice system in Westminster Hall. This debate will take place on 5 July 2023 at 9:30 and will be led by Kate Osamor MP.
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Debate Pack
The potential merits of removing the caps on charity lottery fundraising
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of removing the caps on charity lottery fundraising on Wednesday 5 July at 4.30pm. The debate will be led by Wendy Morton MP.
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Research Briefing
The prison estate in England and Wales
This briefing describes the prison estate in England and Wales. It discusses conditions in the estate and the Government's prisons programmes.
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Debate Pack
Estimates day: The spending of the Ministry of Justice on HM Prison and Probation Service
On Tuesday 4 July 2023, there will be an Estimates Day debate on the spending of the Ministry of Justice, with a focus on HM Prison and Probation Service. This debate pack contains details of the latest estimates and previous expenditure, background material, and suggestions for further reading.
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Debate Pack
Debate on Artificial Intelligence
A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for Thursday 29 June on Artificial Intelligence. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Matt Warman MP.
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Research Briefing
Seasonal Worker visas and UK agriculture
Thousands of people come from overseas to work on UK farms every year. Does the Seasonal Worker visa scheme meet the needs of employers and protect the rights of workers?
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