This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the Institute for Public Policy Research’s 2016 State of the North Report.
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the forthcoming debate on allegations of child sexual abuse within football clubs.
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the forthcoming debate on projects supported by the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund established in 2015.
This House of Lords Library briefing provides information further to the debate on the UK’s departure from the EU and the opportunities for the UK to be an outward looking champion of global free trade.
This Lords Library briefing provides information further to the Government’s proposals for the extension of grammar schools and selection in education.
This House of Lords Library briefing provides a list of hereditary peers' by-election results since the passing of the House of Lords Act 1999, including information on turn out and the number of candidates.
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the forthcoming debate on EU citizens resident in the UK and their right to remain.
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the role of agriculture, horticulture and agricultural science in the rural economy
A number of investigations into historical child sex abuse in the UK have been launched by the police and public institutions in recent years. This follows allegations that claims of child sex abuse made against public figures had not been properly investigated in the past. This briefing focuses on the existing guidance for conducting these investigations and provides background information on recent investigations that have taken place. It has been written in preparation for a debate that is due to take place in the House of Lords on 30 June 2016 on the case for introducing statutory guidelines relating to the investigation of cases of historical child sex abuse.
The House of Lords is due to debate the Queen’s Speech over four days between 19 and 25 May 2016. This briefing is one of four prepared by the House of Lords Library to cover the themes of each day of debate.
The House of Lords is due to debate the Queen’s Speech over four days between 19 and 25 May 2016. This briefing is one of four prepared by the House of Lords Library to cover the themes of each day of debate.