Research Briefing
BBC Charter
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on the BBC Charter.
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Research Briefing
Local Libraries and Independent Bookshops in the UK
This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on local libraries and independent bookshops in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Historical Child Sex Abuse Investigations
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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Research Briefing
Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
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.
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Research Briefing
Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages
This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords’ consideration of the Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill [HL].
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Research Briefing
Royal Charters and Parliamentary Scrutiny
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.
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Research Briefing
Queen’s Speech 2016 Day 1: Business, Culture, Education, Health and Welfare
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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Research Briefing
QSD on Diversity in the British Media
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming QSD on Diversity in the British Media.
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Research Briefing
World Intellectual Property Day, 26 April 2016
This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on World Intellectual Property Day designated for the 26 April 2016.
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Research Briefing
Debate on the House of Lords Communications Committee Report BBC Charter Review: Reith Not Revolution
This briefing pack has been compiled to support the debate on the House of Lords Communications Committee report 'BBC Charter Review: Reith Not Revolution', scheduled to take place on Thursday 21 April 2016.
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Research Briefing
QSD on the Progress Made Towards the Introduction of the Horserace Betting Right
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming QSD on the progress made towards the introduction of the Horserace Betting Right.
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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
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
A Balanced and Rounded Education and the Requirements of the English Baccalaureate
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant to the forthcoming debate in the House of Lords on a balanced and rounded education and the requirements of the English Baccalaureate
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Research Briefing
Work of the Ad Hoc Committees in 2013–14
This House of Lords Library briefing provides an overview of the work of the five ad hoc Lords Select Committees which reported in the 2013–14 session.
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