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 Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the forthcoming debate on whether the Government have made an assessment of the case for a second referendum on EU membership.
Research Briefing
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.
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 role of openness and transparency in reinforcing confidence in public institutions.
Research Briefing
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
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 Lords Library briefing provides information on private member’s bills in the House of Lords.
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 briefing provides an overview of the events of 10–11 May 1941, when the German Air Force launched an air raid on London, and dropped bombs on the Palace of Westminster, destroying the House of Commons Chamber and damaging the House of Lords Chamber, Westminster Hall and the Clock Tower. It also briefly describes the arrangements made after the attack for the rebuilding of a new House of Commons Chamber. The briefing has been prepared to mark the 75th anniversary of the bombing.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the Report of the Leader’s Group on Governance.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides a list of the mover and seconder following each Queen’s Speech for the past 20 years, along with each Member’s party affiliation at the time.
Research Briefing
The Lord Speaker is elected by Members of the House of Lords every five years. This House of Lords Library briefing provides an overview of the process for electing a Lord Speaker. It includes information on standing for election, voting and the triggers for an election. The primary role of the Lord Speaker is to preside over proceedings in the Chamber, including committees of the whole House. Details about the office of the Lord Speaker itself, as well as background to how the office came into being, are available in Lords Library briefing Principal Office Holders in the House of Lords (19 March 2015).
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing presents lists of public offices and positions previously or currently held by Members of the House of Lords as at 23 March 2016.
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