Research Briefing
Devolved Legislature Elections, 5 May 2016: Background
This House of Lords Library briefing provides information relating to the elections for the devolved legislatures in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on 5 May 2016.
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Research Briefing
Battle of the Somme: 100 Years Anniversary
This House of Lords Library briefing provides an overview of the history of the battle of the Somme, which took place in the First World War, between 1 July 1916 and 18 November 1916, and was a joint Anglo-French operation in the region of the river of the Somme. It briefly describes the planning of the offensive, the events of the battle, and the role of Commonwealth troops in the conflict. It then provides an overview of the commemorative programme of events to mark the centenary of the battle, which are being organised by the UK Government. The briefing has been prepared to mark the centenary of the start of the battle, on 1 July 2016, and to support the question for short debate on marking the centenary of the battle of the Somme, scheduled to take place in the House of Lords on 14 March 2016.
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Research Briefing
Driving Instructors (Registration) Bill: Briefing for Lords Stages
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.
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Research Briefing
Gambling (Categorisation and Use of B2 Gaming Machines) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords consideration of the private member’s bill, Gambling (Categorisation and Use of B2 Gaming Machines) Bill [HL] on Friday 11 March 2016.
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Research Briefing
Schengen Agreement: A Short History
This House of Lords Library briefing sets out a short history of the Schengen Agreement and provides a timeline for major events in its development. It also provides further information on recent developments, including the temporary reintroduction of border controls by member states in response to recent increases in refugees and migrants from outside of the Schengen Area and in response to the terror attacks in Paris in November 2015.
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Research Briefing
Progress on BBC Charter Renewal
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.
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Research Briefing
Ministerial Collective Responsibility and Agreement to Differ: Recent Developments
This Lords Library briefing provides information on ministerial collective responsibility in the light of the 2016 EU referendum.
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Research Briefing
The Sovereign’s Ceremonial and Formal Role in Parliament Today
On 9 September 2015, Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning sovereign in British history. This House of Lords Library briefing focuses on the Sovereign as part of the constitution of Parliament. It captures key aspects of the role of the Sovereign as it relates, in practice, to Parliament today, with an emphasis on the House of Lords. It does this through addressing a selection of the ceremonial and formal roles of the Sovereign: the State Opening of Parliament and its prorogation and dissolution; the calling of a new Parliament, in light of the Fixed-term Parliament Act 2011; Royal Commissions and royal assent; and Queen’s consent. The briefing also addresses a number of aspects of the Sovereign’s communications and relationship with Parliament more broadly, through Addresses and messages and the Palace of Westminster itself. It provides facts and figures relating to Queen Elizabeth II including: the number of Acts that have received Royal Assent during her reign, Addresses given by the Queen to both Houses in Westminster Hall, and the wording of Queen Elizabeth II’s first message to Parliament on her accession to the throne in 1952.
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Research Briefing
Criminal Cases Review Commission (Information) Bill 2015–16: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (Information) Bill in the House of Lords on 26 February 2016.
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Research Briefing
Access to Medical Treatments (Innovation) Bill 2015–16: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Access to Medical Treatments (Innovation) Bill in the House of Lords on 26 February 2016.
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Research Briefing
Riot Compensation Bill 2015–16: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the Riot Compensation Bill in the House of Lords on 26 February 2016.
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Research Briefing
NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Bill 2015–16: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading of the NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Bill in the House of Lords on 26 February 2016.
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Research Briefing
National Bills of Rights: International Examples
This House of Lords Library briefing examines the different models of national bills of rights adopted in a selection of countries.
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Research Briefing
International Women’s Day 2016
This House of Lords Library briefing provides information relating to International Women’s Day, due to be marked on 8 March 2016, and the theme this year of gender parity.
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Research Briefing
Civilian Drones
This House of Lords Library briefing considers the increasing use of civilian drones and the regulations governing their use.
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