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Coronavirus: What does it mean for the Brexit transition period? (Part 1 of 2)

Tuesday, 07 April, 2020

This article looks at how the coronavirus outbreak is having an impact on the Brexit transition period. It explores how the pandemic has affected the timing and format of the UK-EU future relationship negotiations, and the ability of governments on both sides to focus on them. It also covers the effect on the UK’s implementation of the citizens’ rights and Northern Ireland provisions of the withdrawal agreement.
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Coronavirus: How have parliaments adapted?

Tuesday, 07 April, 2020

In early 2020, parliaments across the world reacted to the coronavirus pandemic. In response to a statement on potential changes to the running of House of Lords business in March, this article looks at how other parliaments have adapted to meet the needs of social distancing. It considers proxy voting, remote voting and virtual sittings.
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Covid-19 and rough sleeping: What is the Government doing?

Tuesday, 07 April, 2020
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Coronavirus and abortion law

Monday, 06 April, 2020

In response to the coronavirus lockdown the Government temporarily amended the procedure for women to obtain drugs to have early medical abortions at home, rather than at a clinic or hospital. The article summarises the legislative changes and the debate surrounding early medical abortion.
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UK banks and coronavirus policy responses

Thursday, 02 April, 2020

This article considers the role of the banking sector in the UK’s response to coronavirus. It describes key policy announcements in relation to the banks, many of which are intended to support the wider economy. It also reports some ways in which the banks themselves have responded, including on overdrafts and branch opening hours. Finally, it summarises some criticisms of the sector’s activities in relation to the pandemic.
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- Business
- Coronavirus
- Economy
- Employment
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UK preparedness for Covid-19: Lords scrutiny of the 2009 swine flu pandemic

Wednesday, 01 April, 2020

In 2009–10, the UK faced an outbreak of H1N1 swine flu. This article summarises the measures introduced by the then Labour Government which were intended to mitigate the potential impact of swine flu, including the establishment of a public awareness campaign and attempts to increase intensive-care capacity in hospitals. It also looks at the role of the House of Lords in scrutinising the then Government’s handling of the outbreak.
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Coronavirus Bill: What happened in the House of Lords?

Friday, 27 March, 2020

This article summarises the scrutiny of the Coronavirus Act 2020 in the House of Lords. The Act was emergency legislation passed by Parliament in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The Act provided the Government with a range of powers to tackle the disease, including: the closure of schools and nurseries; powers to detain those suspected of having the virus; and restrictions on public gatherings.
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Covid-19 and the police: New powers but more pressure?

Friday, 27 March, 2020

This article examines the potential pressures the Covid-19 pandemic may put on policing, along with the changes that have been made to help forces manage.
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- Communities
- Coronavirus
- Crime
- Government
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Pandemic insurance and government as insurer of last resort

Friday, 27 March, 2020

This article looks at the Government’s role as ‘insurer of last resort’. Over time, the areas where it takes this role have expanded from basic military, health and welfare provision to include, for example, elements of flood, terrorism and travel risks. Coronavirus has widened this scope further. The article also considers the costs of providing cover, and whether the private sector might cover more of the risks arising from pandemics.
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Coronavirus Bill: What emergency powers does the Government already have?

Monday, 23 March, 2020

The Government recently introduced the Coronavirus Bill 2020, which would give it new emergency powers. This article looks at the powers the Government already has to deal with emergencies.
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- Coronavirus
- Government
- Health
- Parliament
Research Briefing

Coronavirus Bill: emergency Covid-19 legislation

Friday, 20 March, 2020

The bill proposes new laws that would provide the Government, and various public bodies, with powers to manage the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK.
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Coronavirus: Emergency legislation

Friday, 20 March, 2020

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Government introduced the Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 which gave it emergency powers to reduce transmission of the virus. The article summarises the powers in the regulations and speculation about what might be contained in a future Coronavirus Bill. The article also considers other powers the Government has to deal with emergencies, such as those in the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
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Loneliness: Care Homes

Tuesday, 17 March, 2020

This briefing examines recent Government policy to tackle loneliness in care homes in the UK.
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Spring Budget 2020

Friday, 13 March, 2020

The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the first budget since the 2019 election on 11 March 2020. It contained a series of measures to counteract threats from the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Chancellor also announced changes to taxation policy and an increase in public spending.
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Coronavirus, Hong Kong and UK Government Support

Wednesday, 11 March, 2020

Hong Kong has had 118 confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease and three deaths as at 10 March 2020. Hong Kong’s government has sought to contain the virus through strict quarantine and travel restrictions and by closing some public services, including schools. However, concerns have been raised about the social and economic impact of the measures taken.

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