Parliament

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Be the centre of attention at parties by developing an extensive knowledge of the parliamentary process. The opportunity is yours with these online resources dedicated to the various Parliaments in the UK.

High Court of Tynwald

This is the parliament of the Isle of Man and has an unlimited, but not necessarily exclusive, legislative competence. Tynwald is of Norse origin and over 1,000 years old, and is thus the oldest parliament in the world with an unbroken existence. Read all about the history of Tynwald on this website. View Site »

UK Parliament

On this website you can find out about the work of the two Houses, their members and their committees, as well as accessing contact details and publications. You can find further information on how Parliament works and what they mean by Parliament. Other useful features include improved FAQs, a site map, index and Directory of MPs, Peers and Offices. View Site »

Scottish Executive

The official website of the Scottish Executive, the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. The website features news, publications, FAQs, online factsheets and useful contacts. View Site »

House of Commons

The House of Commons is part of the United Kingdom Parliament. This site will take you to information about the work of the House of Commons and its Committees, its membership, history and powers. All House of Commons publications are available on this site. These include Hansard, the daily record of parliamentary proceedings. View Site »

Northern Ireland Assembly

This was established as part of the Good Friday Agreement and meets in Parliament Buildings. The Assembly was the prime source of authority for all devolved responsibilities and had full legislative and executive authority. The Assembly was suspended from midnight on Monday 14 October 2002. View Site »

States of Jersey

The Assembly of the States of Jersey originates from the Royal Court as the result of the Bailiff and Jurats consulting together with the Rectors and Constables of the Parishes in times of emergency. This is the official website for the Government of Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands. Visit the site for information and resources. View Site »

House of Lords

The House of Lords is part of the United Kingdom Parliament. The House of Lords considers legislation, debates issues of importance and provides a forum for government ministers to be questioned. Links from this page will take you to further information on the work of the House and its Committees, its membership, history, powers and publications. View Site »

National Assembly for Wales

The Assembly conducts its business through Plenary Sessions in the Chamber and in Committees. Details of current business can be found on this site. Go online to view many of their publications and to contact your Assembly member. The website also includes an Assembly fact file and details of Welsh legislation. View Site »

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