Parliament and the constitution
Extraordinary coronavirus restrictions on personal freedom require proper parliamentary scrutiny
Emergency powers used to restrict people’s freedoms must be given far greater democratic scrutiny and debate that has been sorely lacking
The UK Internal Market Bill explained
The government has sparked controversy with the introduction of the UK Internal Market Bill.
The Internal Market Bill breaks international law and lays the ground to break more law
There is a lot to be concerned about in how the Internal Market Bill treats both international and domestic law
Law officers
There are three UK government law officers: the attorney general, the solicitor general and the advocate general.
Jonathan Jones's resignation points to wider questions about breaking international law
Sir Jonathan Jones' resignation points to a wider struggle about what the rule of law means for the UK
The future UK–EU relationship – what do parliamentarians want?
The Institute for Government was delighted to bring together a panel of experts to discuss the future UK/EU relationship – what do MPs want?
The battle over the chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee has laid bare its flaws
The future of the committee will depend on what the government does next
It is inappropriate for the government to interfere in parliamentary scrutiny
Parliamentary scrutiny will lose credibility if the government continues to interfere in the membership of parliamentary committees.
Rt Hon Rory Stewart – in conversation with Bronwen Maddox
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Rory Stewart, former international development secretary.
Lords ministers need greater support
Government ministers in the House of Lords are often overlooked, overworked and under-supported – despite the vital role they play