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Regulatory divergence and the Windsor Framework

20 Mar 2023

Joël Reland explains UK-EU regulatory divergence and how it will be affected by the new Windsor Framework. 

Strikes, essential services, and minimum service levels

30 Jan 2023

This explainer sets out how strikes are currently regulated in the UK, and what the new Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill would change.

Energy bills support schemes

16 Aug 2022

Catrin Preston explains what is happening to energy bills and sets out the support schemes that have been proposed.

The Bill of Rights Bill

11 Jul 2022

Alice Donald presents a detailed explanation of the newly announced Bill of Rights Bill.

The European Convention on Human Rights

24 Jun 2022

Joelle Grogan explains what the European Convention on Human Rights is, what it means for the UK, how it is enforced and more.

Parliamentary standards and MPs’ behaviour

11 Nov 2021

The breaching of parliamentary standards is all over the news lately. What does it mean and what are the consequences? Alan Wager explains.

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