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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.

UK asylum policy after Brexit

29 Jul 2021

The UK's asylum policy has gone through various changes after Brexit, impacting UK-EU and international relations. Sarah Overton explains.

UK and EU Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Schemes

04 Jun 2021

Joel Reland and Sarah Overton explore the past, present and future of the new UK Emissions Trading Scheme, and the contrast with EU policy.

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