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• Disputes over the British Indian Ocean Territory: a survey Published 22 May 2013 | Research papers RP13/31 Between 1968 and 1973 the British Government cleared the entire Chagos Archipelago of its inhabitants, opening the way for a US military base on the biggest island, Diego Garcia. The Archipelago was made a British overseas territory, the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). Two main disputes have arisen from these events. One has been between the Chagos Islanders and the British Government over the legality of the former’s removal and whether they have a right to return. The other has been between the UK and Mauritius about sovereignty over the BIOT. The UK has said that it will cede sovereignty to Mauritius once the BIOT is no longer required for defence purposes. Topic: International politics and government, Overseas territories
• Local Elections 2013 Published 22 May 2013 | Research papers RP13/30 This paper summarises the results of the local and mayoral elections held on 2 May 2013. Topic: Election results : UK
• Unemployment by Constituency May 2013 Published 15 May 2013 | Research papers RP13/29 This paper contains labour market figures for parliamentary constituencies, as well as a summary of the latest national and regional statistics. Topic: Economic situation, Employment, Unemployment
• Election Timetables Published 15 May 2013 | Research papers RP13/27 This Research Paper sets out the model timetables for Parliamentary general elections and by-elections. Topic: Elections
• Economic Indicators, May 2013 Published 07 May 2013 | Research papers RP13/28 This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. Topic: Economic situation
• Unemployment by Constituency, April 2013 Published 17 April 2013 | Research papers RP13/26 This paper contains labour market figures for parliamentary constituencies, as well as a summary of the latest national and regional statistics. Topic: Economic situation, Employment, Unemployment
• Economic Indicators, April 2013 Published 09 April 2013 | Research papers RP13/25 This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. Topic: Economic situation
• Direct taxes: rates and allowances 2013/14 Published 05 April 2013 | Research papers RP13/24 This paper sets out the main changes to direct tax rates and allowances announced in the Budget on 20 March 2013. It lists the principal personal allowances which will be available against income tax in the tax year 2013/14, and it outlines the conditions necessary for eligibility for these allowances. Topic: Taxation
• Unemployment by Constituency, March 2013 Published 20 March 2013 | Research papers RP13/23 This paper contains labour market figures for parliamentary constituencies, as well as a summary of the latest national and regional statistics. Topic: Economic situation, Employment, Unemployment
• Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill Committee Stage Report Published 19 March 2013 | Research papers RP13/22 This is a report on the House of Commons Committee Stage of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill. It complements Research Paper 13/08 prepared for the Commons Second Reading. Topic: Civil law, Civil partnerships, Marriage
• Economic Indicators, Budget Update Published 19 March 2013 | Research papers RP13/21 This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. Topic: Economic situation
• Census 2011 Constituency results: England & Wales Published 19 March 2013 | Research papers RP13/20 2011 Census comparisons of constituencies in England and Wales; which has the largest population? and which has the lowest car ownership? (and a range of other variables and links to on-line resources) Topic: Census, Population
• Energy Bill: Committee Stage Report Published 12 March 2013 | Research papers RP13/19 Amended 09 April 2013 This paper complements Library Research Paper 12/79 on the Energy Bill 2012-13. It covers the Bill’s Second Reading and Committee Stages. The Bill seeks to implement electricity market reform and introduces ‘contracts for difference’ to support all forms of low carbon generation, including nuclear. Government amendments made during Committee Stage related to cheaper energy tariffs and setting a decarbonisation target. Topic: Electricity, Energy, Energy conservation, Environmental protection, Fuel poverty, Nuclear power, Oil, petrol and natural gas, Renewable energy
• Crime and Courts Bill [HL]: Committee Stage Report Published 08 March 2013 | Research papers RP13/18 The Crime and Courts Bill would, amongst other things, establish a new National Crime Agency, change the law on self defence for householders defending themselves from intruders, make changes to community sentences and immigration appeal rights and introduce a new drug driving offence. The Government made a number of substantive amendments in Committee, including on bailiffs, proceeds of crime and extradition. Topic: Courts, Crime, Drugs crimes, Immigration, Public order offences
• Economic Indicators, March 2013 Published 06 March 2013 | Research papers RP13/17 This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. Topic: Economic situation
• Social Indicators Published 01 March 2013 | Research papers RP13/16 A compendium of the latest social statistics. This edition includes articles on: Why has crime fallen around the world?; International Year of Statistics. Topic: Crime, Statistics policy
• The History of the Parliamentary Franchise Published 01 March 2013 | Research papers RP13/14 This paper gives a history of the Parliamentary franchise and shows the incremental stages which led to universal suffrage across the UK by drawing on several of the recognised sources which have dealt with the subject and by referring to the key legislation. Topic: Elections, Electoral franchise
• Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill Published 28 February 2013 | Research papers RP13/15 Amended 01 March 2013 This, latest, financial services reform legislation brings together the final proposals for how the banking sector will look going forward. Topic: Financial institutions, Financial services
• Justice and Security Bill [HL] Committee Stage Report Published 26 February 2013 | Research papers RP13/13 This paper has been produced following the Committee Stage of the Justice and Security Bill in the House of Commons, which took place between 29 January and 7 February 2013. The Bill, which has proved contentious, was originally introduced in the House of Lords on 28 May 2012. It is aimed at modernising and strengthening the oversight of the intelligence and security services and would allow the civil courts to use ‘closed material procedures’ to hear sensitive evidence in cases that raised national security concerns. It would also preclude the courts from ordering the disclosure of sensitive information in certain circumstances. The Bill was revised significantly in the Lords and was introduced in the House of Commons on 28 November 2012. Second Reading took place on 18 December 2012. A number of noteworthy and controversial amendments were made to the Bill in Committee. Topic: Civil law, Human rights, Intelligence services
• Unemployment by Constituency, February 2013 Published 20 February 2013 | Research papers RP13/12 This paper contains labour market figures for parliamentary constituencies, as well as a summary of the latest national and regional statistics. Topic: Economic situation, Employment, Unemployment