Parliament and the constitution
Data Bites #9: Getting things done with data in government
Our first online-only Data Bites, with speakers from Social Investment Business, Open Government Partnership and the Children’s Commissioner’s Office.
The government must draw a clear line between law and guidance during the coronavirus crisis
The government and police must make clear what is enforceable and what is guidance if they are to retain the trust and confidence of the public
In conversation with Shami Chakrabarti: Coronavirus Bill and emergency powers
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Shami Chakrabarti, Shadow Attorney General. She was in conversation with Bronwen Maddox.
The Coronavirus Bill: extraordinary legislation for extraordinary times
Given the scale of the measures in the Coronavirus Bill, constructive scrutiny of their use will be important in the coming months
Coronavirus Act 2020
The Coronavirus Act 2020 received Royal Assent on 25 March, having been fast-tracked through parliament in just four sitting days.
Government emergency powers and coronavirus
The term “emergency powers” usually refers to government powers to respond rapidly to a public emergency.
The UK parliament and coronavirus
Since the coronavirus pandemic began to worsen in the UK, both Houses of the UK parliament have had to adapt their ways of working.
Prime Minister and Chancellor: the most important relationship in government
The prime minister and chancellor of the exchequer are the most powerful politicians in the country. When united they can exert immense power.
How to build cross-party support for controversial policies
This panel debate assessed the pros and cons of different approaches to building cross-party support for controversial policies.
The Heathrow judgment is not “undemocratic judicial activism”
Any cries of judicial overreach are wide of the mark