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An overview of the process by which bills become law.
Find UK legislation from 1267 to the present day, and stay up to date with changes and new legislation.
This guide explains key elements of EU law and their history. It accompanies the detailed guide 'Review of the balance of competences'.
How the Northern Ireland administration is structured, what areas it legislates on, and links to its main departments.
The Law Commission is a statutory independent body that keeps the law under review and recommends reform where it is needed. The aim of the Commission is to ensure that the law is fair, modern, simple and as cost-effective as...
The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel is a group of government lawyers who specialise in drafting legislation. We work closely with departments to translate policy into clear, effective and readable law. Our role will often begin when legislation is first...
Information about the EU Regulations and their implementation in Northern Ireland
Rules outlining the form, manner of delivery and method of authentication for documents delivered to Companies House in electronic or paper format.
Licensing bodies and collective management organisations can agree licences with users on behalf of owners and collect any royalties the owners are owed.
Advice for civil servants and policymakers on taking account of devolution when working on policies and managing services.
Lists of standards that businesses can use to show their products, services or processes comply with essential requirements of legislation.
The Legal Services Board (LSB) ensures that regulation in the legal services sector is carried out in the public interest and that the interests of consumers are placed at the heart of the system. LSB is an executive non-departmental public...
Learn about legislation and insurance requirements for UK spaceflight.
Information explaining measures in the Schools Bill, which was introduced to Parliament in May 2022.
This guide covers the procedures to follow when preparing primary legislation and taking it through Parliament.
Reports on implementation of the Law Commission proposals
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