Research Briefings Archive

Research Briefing

NHS and Social Care Workforce: Implications of Leaving the European Union

Friday, 15 July, 2016

This Library briefing has been prepared ahead of the forthcoming debate on the implications of the European Union referendum result on the NHS and social care workforce, particularly with regard to ‘safe’ staffing levels. It details statistics on the numbers of citizens from other EU member states currently working in the NHS and social care; examines a range of commentary and reaction to the result of the referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union and the potential implications for staffing in the NHS; and briefly examines the debate and recent developments on the issue of ‘safe’ staffing levels.
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- Health
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Regional Representation in the House of Lords

Thursday, 14 July, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides an analysis of Members’ registered address locations from the January 2016 expenses data and provides an indicative picture of the regional breakdown of the House of Lords. Data is also provided from August 2013 and September 2011 for comparative purposes.
- Research Briefing
- House of Lords
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Resourcing and Staffing of the Courts

Monday, 11 July, 2016

This Lords Library briefing has been prepared for the debate to take place in the House of Lords on Thursday 14 July, about staffing and resourcing of the courts. It provides an overview of HM courts reform, in particular it focuses on the proposed closure of further courts but also touches upon the move to a digitised and more flexible court system and issues that have been raised in response to the proposed reform.
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- Justice
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Causes of Poverty in the United Kingdom

Thursday, 07 July, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing has been prepared ahead of a debate that is scheduled to take place in the House on 14 July 2016 on the following motion: “[...] that this House takes note of the case for tackling the causes of poverty in the United Kingdom”.
- Research Briefing
- Economy
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Policing and Crime Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

Tuesday, 05 July, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides an overview of the provisions of the Policing and Crime Bill. It focuses on the provisions of the Bill which concern the emergency services; the police complaints and disciplinary systems; the police workforce; police powers; and the protection of children and vulnerable adults. It outlines the policy background in those areas, and a summary of some of the key amendments made to the Bill during committee and report stages in the House of Commons.
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Bread and Flour Regulations (Folic Acid) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Tuesday, 05 July, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Bread and Flour Regulations (Folic Acid) Bill in the House of Lords on Friday 8 July 2016.
- Research Briefing
- Health
Research Briefing

Armed Forces Deployment (Royal Prerogative) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Tuesday, 05 July, 2016

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

Modern Slavery (Transparency in Supply Chains) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Tuesday, 05 July, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Modern Slavery (Transparency in Supply Chains) Bill in the House of Lords on Friday 8 July 2016.
- Research Briefing
- Immigration
Research Briefing

Leaving the EU: Parliament’s Role in the Process

Monday, 04 July, 2016

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.
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Iraq Inquiry (Chilcot): Timeline of Principal Developments

Tuesday, 28 June, 2016

This Lords Library briefing provides a brief timeline of principal developments during the process of the Iraq Inquiry (Chilcot). It particularly focusses on delays of the report’s publication.
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Historical Child Sex Abuse Investigations

Monday, 27 June, 2016

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.
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Investigatory Powers Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages

Tuesday, 21 June, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides an overview of the provisions of the Investigatory Powers Bill ahead of its Lords stages.
- Research Briefing
- Crime
- Defence
- Justice
- Security
Research Briefing

Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Thursday, 09 June, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in advance of the second reading committee stage of the Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill [HL] in the House of Lords on Wednesday 15 June 2016. This is a Law Commission bill and will follow a special procedure in the House.
Research Briefing

Children and Social Work Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Thursday, 09 June, 2016

This Lords Library briefing provides an overview of the Children and Social Work Bill, the background to it, and summarises reaction to date on the measures proposed in the Bill.
- Research Briefing
- Families & Social Services
Research Briefing

Renters’ Rights Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

Monday, 06 June, 2016

This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Renters' Rights Bill in the House of Lords on Friday 10 June 2016.
- Research Briefing
- Housing

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