Publications
Our publications showcase the IfG’s sector-leading research, giving readers an impartial and evidence-based analysis of what makes good government.
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Proposing change: How same-sex marriage became a government success story
Passing legislation to introduce same-sex marriage marked an important step in addressing the UK’s past legal discrimination against same-sex couples.
What is in the prime minister’s ‘emergency’ asylum legislation?
The implications for constitutional and international law of the prime minister’s latest Rwanda gamble.
IfG response to the Maude review on civil service reform
The Maude review will be an important reference document for whoever lives in No.10.
Public appointments in 2023
There has been some promising progress in improving the public appointments system, but it remains vulnerable to abuse.
Performance Tracker 2023: Cross-service analysis
Public services are under considerable strain, with years of tight funding, staffing problems and underinvestment in capital all taking their toll.
Performance Tracker 2023: Methodology
Background information on our research for each spending area.
Performance Tracker 2023
Government is stuck in a public service performance doom loop.
Performance Tracker 2023: Police
Forces are starting to reverse poor performance, but severe challenges still remain.
Performance Tracker 2023: Prisons
Poor long-term planning means prison populations have exploded, with dire consequences for rehabilitation and prisoner safety.
Performance Tracker 2023: Criminal courts
Demand is becoming more complex, backlogs are at record highs, and productivity is declining