Parliament and the constitution
A virtual parliament was well equipped to make progress on the government’s legislative agenda
The government's justification for abolishing the 'virtual parliament' that it was holding up its legislative programme does not stand up to scrutiny
The government should stop avoiding parliamentary scrutiny of its coronavirus legislation
The government should allow far greater parliamentary scrutiny of the laws that give effect to lockdown restrictions
The return of the Liaison Committee has added to the prime minister’s coronavirus problems
The Liaison Committee evidence session showed parliamentary scrutiny in a good light by exposing gaps in Boris Johnson’s knowledge
Devolved legislatures: how are they working in the coronavirus lockdown?
During the coronavirus pandemic, the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Senedd and Northern Ireland assembly have all adapted their practices and procedures.
Parliament’s role in the coronavirus crisis: holding the government to account
The government’s move to return the Commons to its usual ways of working when it returns from recess, is deeply concerning.
The problems of the Brexit Parliament will return without reform
Parliament is rightly focused on the coronavirus crisis, but we should not forget the cracks in the institution exposed by the “Brexit Parliament”
Secondary legislation: how is it scrutinised?
This explainer outlines the ways parliament scrutinises secondary legislation.
Secondary legislation: how is it made?
Secondary, or delegated, legislation is law made by a person or body other than parliament, under powers delegated by a ‘parent’ Act of parliament.
Parliamentary Monitor 2020
Long-standing problems with how parliament works and how MPs perform their duties have yet to be addressed.
Abandoning our virtual Parliament could damage our democracy
The government abruptly annoucing that MPs should 'set an example' to the country by returning to Westminster to sit in person sends the wrong message