In Focus
People over the age of 70 have been identified as being at higher risk of serious illness as a result of Covid-19. This article summarises the advice given to the over-70s and the debate over whether government policy has resulted in age discrimination.
Research Briefing
The Government has proposed setting up a constitution, democracy and rights commission to consider broad aspects of the UK’s constitution. This would look at issues including the relationship between the government, parliament, and the courts; the functioning of the royal prerogative; the role of the House of Lords; and access to justice.
Research Briefing
The UK Government has recognised that it is “imperative” that support is given to people on low incomes to access justice. However successive governments, parliamentary committees and stakeholders have identified barriers to vulnerable people accessing the necessary advice and legal services.
Research Briefing
This proposed law has two main functions: implementing three international agreements; and setting out a way in which future agreements can be implemented.
Research Briefing
What progress on global gender equality has been achieved in the last year? This briefing explores the latest facts and figures.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords debate on the Government's response to the judgment in Bates v Post Office [2019] EWHC 3408; and whether they intend to take any action against the directors responsible for the Horizon Accounting System.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on the provision of facilities for women in public buildings on 24 February 2020.
In Focus
LGBT+ History month is an educational initiative to increase visibility of LGBT+ people in the curriculum. The overall aim is to foster an increase in diversity and equality. This article examines the teaching of LGBT issues in schools and upcoming changes in the guidance.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been published ahead of the scheduled second reading of the Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill [HL] on 4 February 2020.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate due to take place on 30 January 2020 on the motion moved by Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale (Labour) that “this House takes note of the role played by defence, diplomacy and development policy in building a safer, fairer and cleaner world”.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill on 5 February 2020.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing has been prepared to mark the centenary of the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919. It provides a summary of the provisions of the Act and an overview of some of the debates had at the time about introducing and implementing gender equality legislation.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [HL] on 4 November 2019.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the debate due to take place on 3 October 2019. Lord Harries of Pentregarth (Crossbench) is to move that “this House takes note of the case for ensuring that human rights are respected in any future trade deals with other countries”.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing provides information to mark the upcoming International Day of Sign Languages on 23 September 2019.
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