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    Coronavirus testing: Could genome-editing tool CRISPR provide the answer?

    Thursday, 09 April, 2020

    CRISPR (clustered regulatory interspaced short palindromic repeats) is a genome editing tool. Scientists continue to research the potential uses of CRISPR technology. The coronavirus pandemic has seen an increase in the demand for diagnostic testing. This article discusses what CRISPR is and its potential role in diagnostics.

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    • Coronavirus
    • Health
    • Science & Technology
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    A possible plague? Locust infestations in the southern hemisphere

    Thursday, 09 April, 2020

    • In Focus
    • Agriculture & Farming
    • Environment
    • Foreign Policy
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    A very brief history of NHS volunteering

    Wednesday, 08 April, 2020

    • In Focus
    • Communities
    • Coronavirus
    • Health
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    Coronavirus: What does it mean for the Brexit transition period? (Part 2 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 what the continued application of EU law during the transition means for the UK’s response to coronavirus, for example on state aid and participation in EU initiatives to procure ventilators. It also looks at what role there would be for Parliament in any decision to extend the transition period beyond December 2020.

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    • Brexit & the EU
    • Coronavirus
    • Health
    • International Trade
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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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    • Brexit & the EU
    • Coronavirus
    • Health
    • International Trade
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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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    • Coronavirus
    • Parliament
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    Covid-19 and rough sleeping: What is the Government doing?

    Tuesday, 07 April, 2020

    • In Focus
    • Coronavirus
    • Housing
    • Local Government
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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.

    • In Focus
    • Coronavirus
    • Health
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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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    Women, hereditary peerages and gender inequality in the line of succession

    Wednesday, 01 April, 2020

    Fewer than 90 peerages can be inherited by a female heir, and may pass in the female line. This article examines proposals put forward by campaign groups, and some parliamentarians, which would see a change in the rules preventing women inheriting titles.

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    • Family & Civil Law
    • House of Lords
    • Parliament
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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.

    • In Focus
    • Coronavirus
    • Health
    • Science & Technology
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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.

    • In Focus
    • Coronavirus
    • Health
    • House of Lords
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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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    • Business
    • Coronavirus
    • Economy
    • Welfare & Pensions
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    Who holds the purse strings? Financial privilege and the House of Lords

    Thursday, 26 March, 2020

    The limited role of the House of Lords in scrutinising government spending and taxation has developed gradually over time. This article summarises the history of the House of Lords’ role and the development of the financial privilege of the House of Commons.

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    • Government
    • Parliament

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