The Hansard Society Delegated Legislation Review: An introduction
The leaflet sets out why we are undertaking the Review, some of our plans for the process, and how it could make a difference – for government, Parliament and the public. The leaflet also summarises some of the problems with the delegation of powers in Bills, and the scrutiny of the Statutory Instruments that arise from those powers, that need to be resolved. A more detailed presentation of the problems, together with a number of illustrative case studies, is in our November 2021 report Delegated legislation: the problems with the process.
The legislative process is underway following the King’s Speech, so what bills are planned? This week, Professor Philip Cowley, an expert on parliamentary rebellions, joins the podcast to discuss managing a mega-majority. Intriguingly, he reveals why Keir Starmer reminds him of Robert Redford.
The new Parliament will assemble on Tuesday 9 July 2024, five days after the General Election. This guide explains the ceremonial, legislative, organisational and procedural processes that are engaged at the start of the Parliament.
In order to incur expenditure the Government needs to obtain approval from Parliament for its departmental spending plans. The annual Estimates cycle is the means by which the House of Commons controls the Government’s plans for the spending of money raised through taxation.
Results are in for the Hansard Society's nationwide Mock Elections. Thousands of pupils have cast their ballots and the results show that Labour has won the election among pupils across the country, with 27.3% of the vote.
With a 50% new intake and 40% female representation, the latest parliamentary group promises exciting new talent. Renowned journalist and 'Tomorrow’s MPs' watcher Michael Crick shares his insights on the standout figures to watch in the coming years.
