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The ‘Responsibility to Protect’ and the Application of this International Norm by the UK and the UN

Friday, 10 July, 2015

This Library Note provides background information on the ‘Responsibility to Protect’ (R2P) concept; surveys instances in which the concept has been either invoked or considered by the UN Security Council; and summarises challenges to the concept and the position of the UK Government on the doctrine. It has been written to support the debate in the House of Lords on this subject scheduled to take place on 16 July 2015.
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Human Rights in South Sudan

Tuesday, 07 July, 2015

This In Focus Note highlights the civil war in South Sudan, including the associated violence and alleged human rights abuses the conflict has caused.
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Reports into Investigatory Powers

Friday, 03 July, 2015

This Note provides a summary of the recommendations of recent reports, including the report of David Anderson QC, and supporting material on the use of investigatory powers.
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Human Rights and Civil Liberties in the United Kingdom

Friday, 26 June, 2015

This Library Note draws on recent political developments to provide a concise background to ongoing discussions about human rights and civil liberties in the UK. It has been written to support the debate in the House of Lords on this subject on 2 July 2015.
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Recent Developments in Syria

Wednesday, 17 June, 2015

Brief information on recent developments in Syria, including the impact of Islamic State and the effects of the conflict on Syria’s population.
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Easter Trading Bill [HL]

Tuesday, 16 June, 2015

This In Focus briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Easter Trading Bill [HL] on 19 June 2015.
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Regulation of Political Opinion Polling Bill [HL]

Tuesday, 16 June, 2015

This In Focus briefing provides background information in advance of the second reading in the House of Lords of the Regulation of Political Opinion Polling Bill [HL] on 19 June 2015.
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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.
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The Mediterranean Migrant Crisis

Tuesday, 02 June, 2015

This In Focus note examines the dangers faced by the growing numbers of migrants seeking to cross the Mediterranean, and the British and European response.
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Referendum on Same-Sex Marriage in Ireland

Tuesday, 02 June, 2015

This In Focus note examines the same-sex marriage referendum held in Ireland on 22 May 2015.
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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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The Case for Arts Education in Schools

Thursday, 20 November, 2014

On 27 November 2014, the House of Lords is scheduled to debate the following motion: “that this House takes note of the case for arts education in schools”
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The Azure Card

Monday, 17 November, 2014

This Library Note provides background reading for Members in advance of the debate to be held on 20 November 2014: “that this House takes note of the Azure card”.
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Modern Slavery Bill (HL Bill 51 of 2014–15)

Thursday, 13 November, 2014

This Library Note provides information on the Modern Slavery Bill, which is due for second reading in the House of Lords on 17 November 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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