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Compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights: the UK and Europe

The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is an international human rights treaty that protects the rights of everyone within or affected…

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Local government in England, Scotland and Wales

Sophie Stowers explains the different structures of local government in England, Scotland and Wales. She also sets out how local councils work,…

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The Illegal Migration Bill

Joelle Grogan and Alice Donald explain what the UK government’s Illegal Migration Bill sets out to do, how it would work, and…

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Video & Audio

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Scottish independence and the UK’s territorial constitution with Aileen McHarg

24 Feb 2023

Brexit and Beyond: Alison Young and Mark Elliott

11 Mar 2022

The Facts

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When is the next general election?

The timing of the next general election is uncertain. The Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill (at the time of writing) has…

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What is the Lugano Convention?

The Lugano Convention 2007 is an international treaty negotiated by the EU on behalf of its member states, with Iceland, Norway and Switzerland.
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What is the Withdrawal Agreement Act?

The Act provided the means for the UK parliament to move law-making powers back to the UK from the EU. Read this fact to find out more.
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