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Research Briefing

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.
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.
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Queen’s Speech 2016 Day 1: Business, Culture, Education, Health and Welfare

Thursday, 12 May, 2016

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

Residential Care Sector

Friday, 04 December, 2015

This House of Lords Library Note has been prepared ahead of a debate that is scheduled to take place in the House on 10 December 2015 on the following motion: “[...] that this House takes note of the quality and viability of the residential care sector in the light of the Government’s decision to delay the implementation of the care cost cap”.
Research Briefing

Impact of Pornography on Society

Friday, 30 October, 2015

This Library Note has been prepared in advance of the debate in the House of Lords on 5 November 2015 on the impact of pornography on society. This Note provides information on the definition of pornography and the current law on pornography. It also gives reference to recent evidence and a selection of key issues that have been raised in relation to the impact of pornography on both children and adults.
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Education and Adoption Bill (HL Bill 64 of 2015-16)

Thursday, 15 October, 2015

This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Education and Adoption Bill on 20 October 2015.
Research Briefing

Online Safety Bill [HL]

Monday, 13 July, 2015

This In Focus briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Online Safety Bill [HL] on 17 July 2015.
Research Briefing

Childcare Bill [HL] (HL Bill 9 of 2015–16)

Wednesday, 10 June, 2015

This Library Note provides background reading in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Childcare Bill on 16 June 2015.
Research Briefing

Women’s Economic Empowerment

Friday, 27 February, 2015

This Library Note provides background reading for Members in advance of the debate to be held on 5 March 2015 on 'Women’s Economic Empowerment both Nationally and Internationally'.
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Childcare Payments Bill (HL Bill 56 of 2014–15)

Wednesday, 03 December, 2014

This note provides an overview of the Childcare Payments Bill, and its passage through the House of Commons earlier this year, ahead of its second reading in the House of Lords on 9 December 2014.
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Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill (HL Bill 57 of session 2014–15)

Friday, 28 November, 2014

This Library Note provides background reading ahead of the Bill’s second reading in the House of Lords on 2 December 2014.
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Impact of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on Children’s and Young People’s Online and Digital Interactions

Monday, 10 November, 2014

On 20 November 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of the impact of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on children’s and young people’s online and digital interactions”
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The Impact of Personal Indebtedness in United Kingdom Households, Especially on Children

Friday, 15 August, 2014

This Library Note was prepared for a debate in the House of Lords on the impact of personal indebtedness in UK households, especially on children, which was scheduled to take place on 17 July 2014, but was postponed to a future date.
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Children and Families Bill (HL Bill 32 of 2013–14)

Friday, 28 June, 2013

This Library Note provides information on the Children and Families Bill, which is due for second reading in the House of Lords on 2 July 2013. The Bill covers several areas, including: adoption and children in care; the family justice system; children and young people with special educational needs; the Office of the Children’s Commissioner for England; rights to leave and pay for parents; the right to request flexible working; and early years education and child care.
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Debate on 25 October: Looked-after Children

Monday, 22 October, 2012

This Library Note provides background reading for the debate on looked-after children on 25 October.

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