Proposals for a British Bill of Rights have come from across the political spectrum. The various plans would have very different consequences
The effective and proportionate use of surveillance and state databases is a delicate balancing act
The passage of the Digital Economy Bill prior to dissolution highlighted some of the many ongoing issues of copyright law and enforcement
There is a case for reconsidering and consolidating the counter-terrorism legislation passed in recent years
Do “have a go heroes” need greater protection from criminal prosecution?
Reforms initiated during the last Parliament aim to deliver a ‘fit for purpose’ immigration system – but consequences of past failings still need to be addressed
Does prison work and can we afford it?
This briefing was written at the start of the 2010 Parliament; for more recent briefings from the Commons Library on this subject see Commons Library Briefing Papers
