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Current Inquiries

Inquiries

List of inquiries, consultations & calls for evidence

The Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish and UK legislatures and governments hold inquiries and consultations on a wide range of topics that accept evidence from academics and others. Below is a full list of inquiries at all of those institutions that are currently accepting written evidence. In each case, the link will usually take you to the page for that particular inquiry, which will provide a fuller scope and guidance on how to submit evidence.

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Name of consultation Institution Committee or Department Deadline
Code of Practice on the exercise of search powers by constables in Scotland (Proceeds of Crime Act 2002) Scottish Government 2026-06-09
Permitted development rights for onshore wind turbines in England UK Government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 2026-06-10
Significant Water Management Issues Northern Ireland Executive DAERA 2026-06-18
Protections in the justice system for women and girls Scottish Government 2026-06-19
Inquiry into the Performance and Culture of the Northern Ireland Civil Service - Call for Evidence Northern Ireland Assembly 2026-07-02
The Experimental Traffic Control Scheme (Loading Bay and Parking Place Church Street, Antrim) 2026 Northern Ireland Executive Department for Infrastructure 2026-08-22
NI Assembly Get Involved Sign Up Now Northern Ireland Assembly 2027-04-30
NI Assembly Explained Workshop Request Form Northern Ireland Assembly 2027-04-30
NI Assembly Explained Workshop Booking Form Northern Ireland Assembly 2027-04-30
0001 - DE Team sandbox Scottish Government 2027-11-27
Developing an Ecosystem Restoration Code for Scotland Scottish Government 2029-06-29
Committee Staff Guide - amendments, additions and omissions Northern Ireland Assembly 2033-10-08