In Focus
In February 2020, the Conservative Government announced a consultation on whether non-payment of the TV licence fee should be decriminalised. This article summarises the arguments for and against decriminalisation and it provides statistics on license fee evasion prosecutions and imprisonments.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate to ask Her Majesty’s Government “what assessment they have made of the impact of India’s Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019, passed on 11 December 2019, on UK citizens, and what representations they have made, if any, to the government of India as a result”.
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.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing considers the evolution of online political advertising and details the legislative reforms that are being considered by the Government.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing has been prepared in advance of the second reading on the Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill [HL] of session 2019-21 on 11 February 2020.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library Briefing contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on the Cairncross Review on 6 February 2020.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming question for short debate on the safety and security of public venues that takes place on 3 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 provides key statistics on the rural economy and a summary of recent developments.
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 provides background information on the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL], ahead of its second reading in the House of Lords on 3 February 2020.
Research Briefing
The House of Lords Library Briefing explores the nature of Serious and Organised Crime in the UK. It includes statistics on the scale of the problem as well as information on the response by the Government and the National Crime Agency.
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