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Updated briefing paper on Sewel Convention published

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Published on: 14 May 2020
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Issue Date: 14 May 2020

Published Date: 14 May 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The House of Commons Library has published an updated briefing paper, exploring the origins of the Sewel Convention (the Convention), its development under the UK devolution settlements, its application to Brexit legislation and proposals for reform.

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