Research Briefing
This Lords Library briefing has been prepared in advance of this year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, to be held on 30 July 2017. It provides an overview of trafficking globally, and focuses particularly on Trafficking in Persons in relation to the UK.
Research Briefing
This Lords Library Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming debate on the report by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Refugees, 'Refugees Welcome? The Experience of New Refugees in the UK'.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the debate on the European Union Committee report: Brexit: UK–EU Movement of People
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material for the forthcoming question for short debate on what steps Her Majesty’s Government have taken alongside Gulf countries to de-escalate tensions in the region; and what action they are taking to encourage Qatar to engage with its neighbours regarding concerns about extremism.
Research Briefing
In July 2017, it is expected that three new appointments to the Supreme Court will be announced, including the selection of a new President. In 2018 three further Justices are expected to retire, creating additional vacancies. In light of these anticipated appointments, this House of Lords Library briefing provides information on the background, functions and membership of the Supreme Court.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the debate on the security situation in the UK.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the Government’s plans to protect and support victims of domestic violence and abuse.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material in preparation for the forthcoming debate on Debate on the Report from the House of Lords European Union Committee, Brexit: Acquired Rights on the 4 July 2017.
Research Briefing
This Lords Library briefing has been prepared in advance of the forthcoming Queen’s Speech, which is due to take place on 21 June 2017. The House of Lords is due to debate the Queen’s Speech over five days between 22 and 29 June 2017. This briefing is one of five prepared by the House of Lords Library to cover the themes of each day of debate.
Research Briefing
This Lords Library briefing has been prepared in advance of the forthcoming Queen’s Speech, which is due to take place on 21 June 2017. The House of Lords is due to debate the Queen’s Speech over five days between 22 and 29 June 2017. This briefing is one of five prepared by the House of Lords Library to cover the themes of each day of debate.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides information on “fake news”. The term “fake news” has become increasingly prominent in recent months. Researchers have reported a sharp growth in its use in the media since November 2016, after being largely in abeyance for many years.
Research Briefing
This Briefing Pack contains a selection of material relevant for the forthcoming QSD on the report Race in the Workplace: The McGregor-Smith Review.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing pack contains a selection of materials in preparation for the forthcoming debate on the Government’s white paper on legislating for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords second reading of the Guardianship (Missing Persons) Bill scheduled to take place on 6 April 2017.
Research Briefing
This House of Lords Library briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords second reading of the Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill scheduled to take place on 6 April 2017.
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