Research Briefing
Pensions Bill (HL Bill 55 of 2013-14)
This Note provides background reading on the Pensions Bill, which is due to have its second reading in the House of Lords on 3 December 2013.
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Research Briefing
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill (HL Bill 52 of 2013–14)
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill (HL Bill 52 of 2013–14)
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Research Briefing
Maiden Speeches
This House of Lords Library Note provides the text of selected recent maiden speeches to illustrate the range of styles and subjects covered by new Members in their first contribution in the Chamber.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 25 July: Contributions of English Premier League Football to the United Kingdom
This Library Note outlines the continued revenue growth witnessed in the Premier League, and the potential positive consequences this has on clubs and on the economy. The Note also considers the impact of the Premier League on local communities and fans, and its impact worldwide.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 1 July: Recent Developments in Syria, the Middle East and North Africa
This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the debate in the House of Lords on 1 July on recent developments in Syria, the Middle East, and North Africa.
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Research Briefing
Offender Rehabilitation Bill [HL] (HL Bill 2 of 2013–14)
The Offender Rehabilitation Bill would provide increased support and supervision upon release for those serving prison sentences of up to two years, and would make changes to the arrangements for community orders and suspended sentence orders. 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
Budget 2013: Reaction
This Library Note summarises reaction to the 2013 Budget Statement from a range of commentators and organisations.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 14 December: Older People
This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the debate to be held on 14 December 2012 on the place and contribution of older people in society.
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Research Briefing
Debate on 13 July: Recent Developments in the Middle East
This Library Note provides a brief summary of recent developments in selected countries in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as a table of statistical information covering the whole of the region.
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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
Bibliography on Lords Reform
This Library Note summarises a selection of the literature published on the subject of Lords reform. It begins with broader material covering the subject as a whole, before focusing on more specific themes, including powers, composition, remuneration, and the relationship between the two Houses.
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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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