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
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.
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 an overview of the Bus Services Bill and reaction to it, background to its introduction and a summary of the Bill’s clauses.
Research Briefing
This Lords Library briefing provides information on private member’s bills in the House of Lords.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing provides information on royal charters, outlining the Sovereign’s prerogative power to grant them, and briefly describing their function. It also provides an overview of two examples of royal charters—the self-regulation of the press and the BBC—and discusses Parliament’s role in their scrutiny.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on Plans to Ensure that Every Eligible Young Voter is Registered to Vote Ahead of the Deadline for the EU Referendum on 7 June
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
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.
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