Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Armed Forces Deployment (Royal Prerogative) Bill [HL] in the House of Lords on 8 July 2016.
Research Briefing
Following the result of the referendum held on 23 June 2016, this House of Lords Library briefing examines what Parliament’s role would be in the process of withdrawing from the European Union in several key areas: invoking Article 50; overseeing the negotiation process; ratifying agreements; repealing and reviewing domestic legislation. This is an updated version of the briefing issued on 30 June 2016.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing identifies relevant reports and useful documents which may be of assistance to Members following the vote in favour of leaving the European Union in the referendum held on 23 June 2016. It focuses on the process for withdrawing from the EU, rather than providing full analysis of the possible political, economic, legal and constitutional consequences of the referendum outcome.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the Balance of Power between Government and Parliament.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords’ consideration of the Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill [HL].
Research Briefing
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.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Driving Instructors (Registration) Bill in the House of Lords on Friday 11 March 2016.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing sets out recent developments in the BBC Charter review process, in advance of a question for short debate in the House of Lords on 10 March 2016 on progress on the discussions surrounding the renewal of the BBC Charter.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on funding the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, in the light of its foreign policy interests.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on a balanced and rounded education and the requirements of the English Baccalaureate
Research Briefing
The House of Lords Library briefing provides background material on the Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill [HL], which is due to have its second reading in the House of Lords on 29 January 2016.
Research Briefing
Public bills may be committed to a select committee when it is considered that they require detailed investigation or when the hearing of evidence is considered necessary on the bill’s provisions. The most recent occasion on which a Government bill was referred to a select committee was the Constitutional Reform Bill in 2004.
Research Briefing
Lords Library Briefing on the outcome of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Malta on 27-29 November.
Research Briefing
This In Focus article provides material in support of the Question for Short Debate in the House of Lords on the Government's Official History Programme.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming question for short debate on kinship care as a means of support for vulnerable children.
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