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Research Briefing

United Kingdom Internal Market Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

Friday, 09 October, 2020

The United Kingdom Internal Market Bill is a government bill that would make provision for the continuation of the UK’s single market when the transition period ends on 31 December 2020. As part of this it would provide for the ‘market access principles’ of mutual recognition and non-discrimination to apply to the sale of goods and the provision of services within the UK. It also seeks to provide unfettered access for qualifying Northern Ireland goods to the market in Great Britain. It contains provisions that seek to give ministers the power to unilaterally interpret, modify the application of or disapply parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol, notwithstanding their obligations under relevant international and domestic law.
Research Briefing

Trade Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

Thursday, 27 August, 2020

This government bill would introduce measures to support the UK in implementing an independent trade policy, having left the European Union.
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Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

Friday, 10 July, 2020

Amongst its provisions, the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill would give effect to the Government’s policy of ending freedom of movement once the transition phase ends at the end of December 2020. It would also confirm the continued right of Irish citizens to come to and work in the UK after the ending of freedom of movement and it would provide a power to amend, via regulations, retained EU law governing social security coordination.
In Focus

UK import restrictions: Controlling the spread of Xylella

Thursday, 25 June, 2020

Xylella fastidiosa is a bacteria that can cause severe disease and death in certain plants. This article explains what the disease is and discusses recent restrictions on plant imports that the UK Government has imposed to reduce the risk of it being introduced to the UK. Xylella is due to be the subject of an oral question in the House of Lords on 8 July 2020.
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Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission

Thursday, 26 March, 2020

The Government has proposed setting up a constitution, democracy and rights commission to consider broad aspects of the UK’s constitution. This would look at issues including the relationship between the government, parliament, and the courts; the functioning of the royal prerogative; the role of the House of Lords; and access to justice.
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Native Trees: Pests and Diseases

Wednesday, 05 February, 2020

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information ahead of the House of Lords debate on the threats posed by pests and diseases to native trees in the United Kingdom.
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Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill [HL] of Session 2019-21: Briefing for Lords Stages

Tuesday, 04 February, 2020

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading on the Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill [HL] of session 2019-21 on 11 February 2020.
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- Justice
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Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Monday, 27 January, 2020

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been published ahead of the scheduled second reading of the Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill [HL] on 4 February 2020.
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European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

Friday, 10 January, 2020

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill on 13 January 2020. Committee stage is due to take place on 14, 15 and 16 January 2020, with report and third reading scheduled for 20 and 21 January 2020.
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Regional Representation in the House of Lords

Wednesday, 08 January, 2020

This House of Lords Library briefing presents data on the regional background of the House of Lords within the context of continued interest in the composition of the House of Lords.
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- House of Lords
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Queen’s Speech January 2020: Debate in the House of Lords Day 1

Friday, 03 January, 2020

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been published ahead of day 1 of the Lords debate on the December 2019 Queen's Speech, covering the following subjects: foreign affairs, defence, international development, trade, climate change and the environment.
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Situation in Syria and Iraq Following Turkey’s Invasion of Syria

Monday, 21 October, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on the situation in Syria and Iraq following Turkey’s invasion of Syria.
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UK’s Withdrawal from the European Union

Saturday, 19 October, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared ahead of the Saturday 19 October 2019 sitting in the House of Lords to debate the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.
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Queen’s Speech: Debate in the House of Lords Days 1 and 2

Thursday, 10 October, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been published ahead of days 1 and 2 of the Lords debate on the Queen’s Speech, covering the following subjects: exiting the European Union, trade, foreign affairs and defence.
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Native Trees: Pests and Diseases (debate on 5 September 2019)

Thursday, 25 July, 2019

This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared ahead of a debate on 5 September 2019 in the House of Lords on the following motion: the Earl of Kinnoull to move that this House takes note of the threats posed by pests and diseases to native trees in the United Kingdom.

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