Research Briefing
What are letters patent?
Letters patent are a legal document which is authorised by the King. They are mainly used for certain sorts of public appointments.
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Insight
What are letters patent?
Letters patent are a legal document which is authorised by the King. They are mainly used for certain sorts of public appointments.
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Research Briefing
The Crown Dependencies
A briefing paper on the constitutional status of the Crown Dependencies, which are the Bailiwick of Jersey, the Bailiwick of Guernsey (including Alderney and Sark) and the Isle of Man.
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Research Briefing
MPs related to other current or former Members since 2010
List of MPs who are related to current or former Members of Parliament
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Insight
What is the Ecclesiastical Committee?
The Ecclesiastical Committee is a statutory committee of MPs and peers which examines draft laws governing the Church of England.
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Research Briefing
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-25
A briefing on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-25
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Research Briefing
Imprints on election and campaign material
Imprints are details that must appear on political or election-related material. This briefing explains the requirements for imprints.
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Research Briefing
Who is responsible for local transport in England?
An overview of local transport powers and responsibilities in England and proposed changes to these arrangements
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Research Briefing
What are the Sewel Convention and legislative consent?
The Sewel Convention states that the UK Parliament does “not normally” legislate on devolved policy areas without consent.
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Insight
What are the Sewel Convention and legislative consent?
The Sewel Convention states that the UK Parliament does “not normally” legislate on devolved policy areas without consent.
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Research Briefing
What is a proclamation?
A proclamation is a form of legislation made by the King rather than by Parliament. Proclamations can only be made in certain circumstances.
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Insight
What is a proclamation?
A proclamation is a form of legislation made by the King rather than by Parliament. Proclamations can only be made in certain circumstances.
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Research Briefing
Non-party spending in the 2024 general election
Non-party (third-party) spending in the 2024 general election was lower than in the 2019 general election. Most spending was on third-party campaign material.
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Research Briefing
Party spending in the 2024 general election
Political parties spent more in the 2024 general election than in the 2019 general election. Most spending was on advertising and unsolicited material.
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Insight
Non-party spending in the 2024 general election
Non-party (third-party) spending in the 2024 general election was lower than in the 2019 general election. Most spending was on third-party campaign material.
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