Research Briefing
Second Chambers
This Library Note looks at bicameral legislatures in other parts of the world and provides an overview of some of the features of other second chambers, and how these compare to the current House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
European Union (Referendum) Bill (HL Bill 63 of 2013–14)
European Union (Referendum) Bill (HL Bill 63 of 2013–14)
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Research Briefing
Debate on 28 November: Broadcast Media
This Library Note provides background reading for the debate on the contribution of broadcast media to the UK economy.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 17 October: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka
Debate on 17 October: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka
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Research Briefing
Crime and Courts Bill (HL Bill 4 of 2012–13)
The Crime and Courts Bill would establish a new National Crime Agency to combat organised crime, and contains provisions for reforms of the courts system (including judicial appointments and to allow broadcasting of certain court proceedings) as well as provisions on immigration, drug driving and community sentencing. This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the Bill’s second reading in the House of Lords.
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Research Briefing
House of Lords Appointments Commission
This Library Note provides background information on the House of Lords Appointments Commission, with emphasis on recent proposals to reform the Commission and proposals to place it on a statutory footing.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 16 March: Recent Developments in the Middle East
This Library Note provides a brief summary of recent developments in Egypt, Iran, Israel/Palestine, Libya and Syria, as well as a table of statistical information covering the whole of the Middle East and North Africa.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 1 December: Frontline Nursing
This Note looks at some of the issues facing frontline nursing. It does so by examining previous proposals for change to the nursing profession, and by highlighting some of the current debates regarding the profession.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 21 May: Safe and Active Communities
This Library Note provides background reading for the debate on the report 'Our Vision for Safe and Active Communities'.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 10 February: The Role of Marriage and Marriage Support in British Society
This Library Note provides background reading for the debate on the role of marriage and marriage support in British society eleven years after the report on 'Funding for Marriage Support' by Sir Graham Hart.
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Research Briefing
Identity Documents Bill (HL Bill 19 of 2010-11). LLN 2010/024
Identity Documents Bill. House of Lords Library Note 2010/024
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Research Briefing
Debate on 22nd May 2008: reserve forces. LLN 2008/014
Debate on 22nd May 2008: reserve forces. House of Lords Library Note 2008/014
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Research Briefing
Debate on 6th March 2008: government policy on women and girls. LLN 2008/006
Debate on 6th March 2008: government policy on women and girls. House of Lords Library Note 2008/006
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