The Secretary of State’s veto and the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
A briefing paper on the Scottish Secretary's "veto" of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill under section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998
The relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
A briefing paper on the relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
Expedited legislation: Public bills receiving their Second and Third Readings on the same day in the House of Commons
Fast-tracked bills in the House of Commons
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Research Briefing
Local government taxation
A briefing paper on local government taxation, including taxes currently available to UK local authorities and recent debates on alternative local taxes.
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Research Briefing
UK parliamentary by-elections since 1945
This list notes the number of by-elections by session since 1945-46 and also lists the successful candidate in by-elections since 2005.
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Research Briefing
Supply and sale of the electoral register
This note explains the supply and sale of the full and open versions of the electoral register.
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Research Briefing
Business rates: the 2023 revaluation
A briefing paper explaining the revaluation of business rates that will come into effect on 1 April 2023, in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Research Briefing
The Coronation: history and ceremonial
The coronation of Charles III will take place on 6 May 2023. Preceding coronations and the planning and execution of the contemporary ceremony are examined in detail in this paper.
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Research Briefing
Local growth funds
This briefing is a short summary of current government administered funds designed to support local economic growth.
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Research Briefing
The Overseas Territories: An introduction and relations with the UK
The UK has 14 Overseas Territories. What are they, and what is their relationship with the UK?
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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
Commons Opposition Day debates since 1992
A list of opposition day debates since 1992 with links to debates and divisions on opposition day motions.
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Research Briefing
Emergency debates in the House of Commons since 1979
This list notes successful applications for emergency debates in the House of Commons since 1979. Applications for emergency debates made since June 2012 are also noted.
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Research Briefing
Adult Social Care Funding (England)
An overview of funding for adult social care in England.
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Insight
Can I see your ID? Proving who you are at the polling station
People without an acceptable form of voter ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate to show at the polls.
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